This crochet lace bow hair clip is a cute and stylish accessory that can add charm to any hairstyle! Whether you’re dressing up for a special occasion or just looking for a fun way to style your hair, this bow clip is the perfect touch. It’s small, lightweight, and can even be made in your favorite colors, making it both beautiful and personal.
You’ll learn how to create a beautiful lace bow, a tail, and a middle strap to tie it together neatly. The bow is then finished by attaching a clip, making it ready for use. It’s a fun and rewarding way to practice crochet while creating something decorative and practical. You don’t need complicated materials just some yarn, a matching hook, and a small clip to bring this cute bow to life.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Any yarn of your choice. (The tutorial uses Anchor-brand yarn.)
- Hook: 2 mm crochet hook (or a suitable size for your yarn).
- Hair clip (to attach the bow).
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle.
- Fabric glue or hot glue (for fixing the bow to the clip).
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Finished Size: Approximately toddler size, but you can customize the length of the bow by repeating rows to obtain the desired length.
- Customization Ideas:
- Use colorful or variegated yarn for a playful look.
- Add embellishments like beads or pearls to the bow.
- Adjust the size by increasing/decreasing rows or changing the weight of the yarn.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- st = stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- YO = yarn over
Terminology: Pattern uses US crochet terms.
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
The project consists of 3 main parts: Bow Part, Tail Part, and Center Strap. Below are the detailed steps for each component.
1. Bow Part
- Foundation Row:
- Make a slip knot and chain 13 (ch 13).
- Skip the first chain. In the second ch, work:
- 1 sc.
- Ch 3, skip 3 ch sp, 1 sc into the next ch. Repeat this across.
- End with 1 sc in the last ch. (Row complete.)
- Row 2:
- Ch 3, turn your work. This chain counts as the first dc.
- In the first ch-3 sp, work 3 dc.
- Ch 3, work 1 sc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Ch 3, work 3 dc in the next ch-3 sp. Repeat across.
- End with 1 dc worked on top of the last sc from the previous row.
- Row 3:
- Ch 3, turn your work.
- Work 1 sc in the first ch-3 sp.
- Ch 3, work 1 sc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Repeat this scallop pattern across.
- Repeat the Row 2 and Row 3 sequence until the bow reaches your desired length.
- Example in the tutorial: 13 sets of rows (alternating row 2 and row 3).
- Joining to form a bow shape:
- Fold the finished strip in half.
- As you crochet the final scallop row, join the two short ends of the strip:
- Work sc, ch 1, drop the loop, insert the hook into the starting chain space of the opposite end, pick up the yarn, and close the loop with 2 chains.
- Continue joining the ends in this way.
- Tie off & weave in ends. The folded strip now forms the bow.
2. Tail Part
- Foundation Row:
- Make a slip knot and ch 5.
- In the first ch, work 1 dc.
- Ch 1, work 1 dc in the same ch.
- Row 2-6 (Increase rows):
- Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + ch 1), turn.
- Work 1 dc in the first ch-1 sp from the previous row.
- Ch 1, work 1 dc in each next ch-1 sp.
- On the last dc (top of ch 4), make sure to work into the proper chain link.
- Row 7-14:
- Stop increasing. Follow the same pattern as above but without creating additional spaces.
- Decreasing Rows:
- Begin decreasing in the final rows by skipping the first ch-1 sp. Work as usual across.
- When only 3 spaces remain, do a final decrease:
- On the last 3 sts, YO and pull through all loops to work 3 dc together.
- Tie off and weave in ends.
3. Center Strap
- Foundation Row:
- Make a slip knot and ch 5.
- Skip 3 ch, in the 4th ch work 1 dc. In the next ch, work another dc.
- Rows 2-7 (Flat Piece):
- Turn your work and chain 1 (to create an “alternative turning chain”).
- Work 3 dcs across. Continue for 7 rows to create a small rectangle.
Assembly & Finishing
- Attach Tail to Bow:
- Align the tail below the bow. Stitch or glue securely to hold it in place.
- Attach Center Strap:
- Take the center strap and place it around the middle of the bow to cover the seam.
- Attach the strap ends together tightly behind the bow using stitching or glue.
- Attach Hair Clip:
- Use fabric glue or hot glue to attach the bow to the hair clip.
- Ensure the glue is fully dry before using the piece.
Congratulations! Your Crochet Lace Bow Hair Clip is finished.
Final Tips
- Watch the tutorial closely if there are points of confusion, especially for joining and final assembly steps.
- Experiment with different yarn textures to make lacey or dense versions of the bow.
