How to Crochet Fruity Bows (Watermelon, Orange & Strawberry Bow)
Fruit-themed bows will be colorful, bright, and perfect for summer use. So, let’s crochet these 4 fruity bows, including watermelon, orange, strawberry, and more, with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Vicky Crochet. These bows are easy to crochet with flatwork and lovely stripes. You can crochet them as hair tie bows or simply as a bag charm, and for all ages, they will be irresistible.
To follow through with the step-by-step tutorial for beginners, keep reading till the end!
@VickyCrochet is the creator of this crochet fruity bow pattern and the tutorial. Therefore, there will be no provision of a written pattern, but that tutorial at the end. This post will aim to make this bow project easy for beginners.
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Features of the Crochet Bow Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediates and Medium beginners (short stitches, color changes, and lace stitching are needed). Overall, with the help of the tutorial, this summer project becomes super easy.
Tutorial Timing: 4 Minutes Only (perfect for learning a lace border, fabric folding and tying, plus the color changes).
Personalization Tips: You can also choose other color combos for crocheting an apple bow (brown, green, and red), a banana (yellow, brown, and green), and any other fruit bow.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Supplies Used
The following materials and tools are suggested for crocheting any of these crochet fruity bows, perfect for summer:
- Yarn: 4 ply Milk Cotton Yarn in your selected fruit colors
- Color Used: Red, green, and white
- Yarn Needle
- Hook: 2.5 mm
Stitch Guide & Abbreviations
Following are the quick stitch instructions for trying this crochet bow pattern of your own, plus the abbreviations for learning how to read the pattern:
- Chain Stitch (ch): Create a foundation chain by yarn over and pulling through the loop on your hook.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
- Color Change: Complete the last stitch of the row with the new yarn color and continue working with the new yarn.
- Lace Stitch (if applicable): Skip one or more stitches in the pattern to create open spaces or gaps in the fabric.
- Shaping the Bow: Fold the completed fabric, stitch it closed at the center, and wrap a strap around to form the bow.
How is it Done?
Starting with 17 chain stitches, the project is built row by row using simple techniques like short stitches, color changes, and lace stitching. Once completed, the fabric is folded into a bow shape, with straps and watermelon seed details added for personalization.
The design can be adapted to resemble other fruits by changing color combinations, making this a fun and versatile crochet project for all skill levels!
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