Crochet Beaded Bow Hair Tie

Materials and Preparation

• Yarn: Choose a lightweight or DK weight yarn (Size 3)
• Hook Size: 3.5 mm crochet hook

Additional Tools:

• Beads suitable for your yarn choice
• A yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Elastic hair tie band

Other Requirements: Ensure that your beads are large enough to thread onto your yarn.

Abbreviations and Notes

Below are the common crochet abbreviations used in this pattern:

• SC: Single Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• CH: Chain
• SL ST: Slip Stitch

Pattern Notes:

• The pattern uses basic crochet stitches, suitable for beginners.
• Make sure your beads are threaded onto the yarn before starting the project.
• Keep tension consistent for a neat finish.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes

• Gauge: Gauge is not crucial for this project, but to ensure the bow is not too large or too small, check your tension as you start.
• Approximate Size: The finished bow measures approximately 3 inches in width and 1.5 inches in height.

A gauge swatch is not necessary for this project.

Special techniques: Threading beads onto yarn before starting.

Step-by-Step Pattern

Follow these steps to crochet the beaded bow hair tie:

Step 1: Preparing Yarn and Beads

Thread beads onto your yarn before starting. You can decide the number of beads based on your preferences.

Step 2: Creating the Bow

Create a slip knot and chain (CH) 4.

SL ST into the first chain to create a ring.

CH 1 (counts as 1 SC), work 10 SC into the ring, SL ST into the first SC to close round.

Step 3: Adding Beads

CH 1, work SC in next stitch and slide a bead close to your hook, repeat this process in every stitch around.

SL ST to close the round.

Step 4: Bow Sides

CH 1, work 2 SC in each stitch around, SL ST into the first SC to close round.

CH 1, work 1 SC in each stitch around, SL ST to close the round.

Step 5: Shaping the Bow

Fold the work to create a bow shape and tie the yarn in the middle to form the bow’s center.

Wrap yarn around the center multiple times for added structure and secure with a tight knot.

Step 6: Attaching the Hair Tie

Use a yarn needle to sew the bow onto an elastic hair tie band securely.

Finishing Touches

Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle.