Crocheting a Cancer Awareness Ribbon with Wings

Crocheting a Cancer Awareness Ribbon with added wings is a heartwarming way to show support for those battling cancer. This creative twist symbolizes positivity, strength, and hope for individuals fighting this tough battle. Using soft yarn and delicate stitches, you can craft a beautiful ribbon that not only raises awareness but also spreads a message of love and encouragement. So grab your crochet hook, unleash your creativity, and let's make a difference together!

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Crochet Hook - H / 5.00 MM
• Yarn - Med WW (4) Acrylic or Cotton (main color, white for wings)
• Yarn Needle
• 4 or more small pony beads (your choice of colors)
• Brooch or Safety pin

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Skip (sk)

Size

3 X 3 inches

Instructions for Ribbon

RND 1: With Main Color - Ch 24, turn,

sc in the 2nd ch, crochet the hook,

1 sc in the next 9 chs, 2 sc in the next 3 chs,

1 sc in the last 10 sc, turn, ch1 (26 sc)

RND 2 – 1 slst in each sc, tie off, weave in your ends. (26 slst)

Instructions for Wings

With White yarn, center the top 3 slst, count down 4 slst to the right,

Join yarn to that slst, stitching up toward the top of the ribbon,

2 sc in the same st, 2 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st,

Turn, ch3, sk the next dc, slst in the next hdc, ch3, sk the next hdc,

slst in the next sc, ch3, sk the last sc, and slst in the next slst.

Tie off, and weave in your ends.

Turn Ribbon over, working on the back side of the ribbon,

and repeat from * to * for the 2^nd wing.

Finishing Touches

Cut a piece of matching ribbon about 10 inches, thread the needle,

slide on 1 bead.

Cross the center and tack it in place, keeping the bead in the center.

For a Pin - Add a Safety pin to the back of the Ribbon.

For an Ornament - Cut a matching piece of yarn 12 inches long.

Loop it through the top center of the ribbon, thread on 3 beads of choice,

tie a knot. Tie another knot about 2 inches up, and trim the top of the yarn.