3 in 1 crochet bow ~ (Part of create a Chiq headband of your own)

This is an example of a 1 ply bow
Add it to a purse, headband, ect!

Skill level Easy

Supplies

and 4 ply yarn ( use 2 or 3 ply to make smaller for children. Also try it in all SC for a bow that is half the size!)

Size H hook and size E Hook

Yarn needle

For this pattern Ch1 at the beginning of each row ( will count as a step up but not a stitch

1st Bow

With size H hook chain 11

Row 1-HDC in 2nd CH from the hook and in each chain ( 10hdc)

Row 2- HDC DEC, HDC in next 8, HDC DEC

Row 3- HDC DEC, HDC in the next 6, HDC DEC

Row 4- HDC DEC, HDC in the next 4 , HDC DEC

Row 5 -HDC DEC, HDC in the next 2, HDC DEC

Row 6- 2 HDC DEC

Row 7,8- 2 HDC in each total of 2

* here is where want to increase we are half way done!!

Row 9-  2 HDC in each ( 4)

Row 10- 2 HDC in the first, HDC in the next 2, 2HDC in the last

Row 11- 2 HDC in the first, HDC in the next 4, 2HDC in the last

Row 12- 2 HDC in the first, HDC in the next 6, 2HDC in the last

Row 13- 1 HDC in each

To make the center part

Ch 5, HDC in 2nd Ch from the hook and HDC for a total of four.

for the next 7 to 9 rows ( depends on yarn and gauge and how many bows you will put together) HDC 4 in each row. sew together around the center of your bow or bows!

This is a hot off the hook BOW, It's just about spring so I chose some colors that make me think of  flowers.  Make them for every season and to make your favorite outfits! 

This is a 2 in 0ne or 2 ply bow! to make the small bow follow the pattern above with a size E crochet hook.

Give your bow some depth and do 3!!!!

To make the smallest bow

Follow the above directions with the E hook but only ch 9 to start with. ( 8 hdc in first row)

Will you use your bow for some Chiq Giftwrap? Will you add it to a headband ( http://crochetchiq.blogspot.com/2012/04/basic-slightly-wavy-headband-part-of.html ) ?

Will you add it to a purse, or a granny square? Comment below!