How to Create a Stunning Crochet Bow with Alligator Clip
You’ll Need
Odds of Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn;
Crochet hook 4 mm;
Scissors;
Tapestry needle;
Hot glue;
2.25” Alligator Clip.
Instructions
Bow
Ch13
Row 1: sc1 in second ch from hook, dc1, *sc1, dc1* rep 5x (6 sc, 6 dc)
Rows 2-22: ch1, turn, *sc1, dc1* rep 6x (6 sc, 6 dc)
Fasten off; weave in ends
Wrap
Ch7
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, dc1, *sc1, dc1* rep 2x (3 sc, 3 dc)
Rows 2-6: ch1, turn, *sc1, dc1* rep 3x (3 sc, 2 dc)
Fasten off; weave in ends
Tails
Ch13
Row 1: sc1 in second ch from hook, dc1, *sc1, dc1* rep 5x (6 dc, 6 sc)
Rows 2-8: ch1, turn *sc1, dc1* rep 6x (6 sc, 6 dc)
Row 9: ch1, turn, sk1st, *dc1, sc1* rep 4x, dc1, sc2tog (5 dc, 5 sc)
Row 10: ch1, turn, sk1st, *dc1, sc1* rep 3x, dc1, sc2tog (4 dc, 4 sc)
Row 11: ch1, turn, sk1st, *dc1, sc1* rep 2x, dc1, sc2tog (3 dc, 3 sc)
Rows 12-17: ch1, turn, *sc1, dc1* rep 3x (3 sc, 3 dc)
Row 18: ch1, turn, 2 sc inc, *sc1, dc1* rep 2x, 2 dc inc (4 sc, 4 dc)
Row 19: ch1, turn, 2sc inc, *sc1, dc1* rep 3x, 2 dc inc (5 sc, 5 dc)
Row 20: ch1, turn, 2sc inc, *sc1, dc1* rep 4x, 2 dc inc (6 sc, 6 dc)
Rows 21-28: ch1, turn *sc1, dc1* rep 6x (6 sc, 6 dc)
Fasten off; weave in ends
Assembly
With tapestry needle, weave in yarn tails. Fold tails over at a 45-degree angle. Hot glue in place. Lay bow flat and fold over lengthwise. Fold back on both sides to form an M-shaped fold. Hot glue in the center of the bow to hold its shape. Place wrap around the bow. Glue one side of the wrap to the back center of the bow. Once completely dry, pull tightly and wrap around the bow to connect with the other side. Glue to join. On the back of the bow, place a line of hot glue just below the center. Add the top of the tails to the strip of hot glue. If there is space, slide the alligator clip into the wrap on the back of the bow. Alternately, you can opt to glue your clip directly to the back of the finished bow. Other finishes, such as pins, will work to attach your bow to different surfaces.