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Hello there! Thank you for checking out the blog post containing the FREE CROCHET PATTERN for this super cute, coquette aesthetic bow pillow! Scroll down for design notes and the free pattern, as well as an option to purchase the AD-FREE PDF download.
I had almost a full skein of Bernat Blanket yarn in colorway Coal leftover from a few markets I did earlier this year. In an effort to downsize my yarn stash (lol), I thought I’d think of a clever way to use it. I don’t really NEED plushies or anything like that; a skein is far less than what’s required for a cozy blanket… and then, this sweet little bow pillow popped into my head. It used the entire skein I had leftover and a little bit of another skein I had, AND helped me get rid of some fiber fill (which is sooo annoying to store!)
I think she turned out so cute, and it only took an evening to make. Ideal last minute Christmas gift, birthday gift, or anytime gift for the coquette aesthetic girlies in your life!
Scroll down for the free version of this pattern with visual aids, or click here to purchase an AD-FREE and printable PDF pattern from my Etsy shop!
Materials Needed:
- Size 5.5 mm crochet hook (I use these and these glitter hooks – they’re awesome!)
- 1 skein (300g / 10.5 oz, 201 meters / 220 yards) of Bernat Blanket Yarn in Coal
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Fiber Fill
Finished Measurements:
- Height: about 10.5″
- Width: about 13″
- Edge width: about 2.5″
- Note: All measurements are dependent on the amount of fiber
Gauge:
- 2in x 2in (measured from the straighter parts of the bow): About 5.5 stitches x 2 rows
- you may have to go up or down a hook size to obtain finished measurements. I recommend maintaining semi-loose/medium tension throughout.
Pattern Notes:
- The colors can be customized; feel free to choose whatever colors you want!
- I utilized a smaller hook to create tighter, yet bulky stitches as opposed to more open, looser stitches, in order to help keep the fiber fill inside the pillow.
Stitches Used:
- Single Crochet
- Double Crochet
- Slip Stitch
- Chain
Abbreviations (US):
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- slst = slip stitch
- rep = repeat
Pattern:
Bow loops, front and back panels:
Make 2.
Set-up Round: Ch 25. Slst into 1st ch to make a loop. Ch 25. Slst into middle slst to make a loop. Ch 2. You should have two loops that resemble a ribbon and meet in the middle via slst.
Note: I start the body rounds working on the left loop.
Round 1: In left loop, dc 36. As you crochet, make sure to push stitches together slightly to create the bow shape. When you get back to the middle of the bow, dc 36 in the right loop. (72)
Round 2: slst into ch from beginning of previous round to join – please note, this does not count as a stitch; slst 4, dc 28, slst 8, dc 28, slst 4. Tie off yarn.
Bow Legs, front and back panels:
Make 2.
Ch 42.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc 16, slst 8, dc 16. Ch 2, turn. (40)
Row 2: Dc 16, slst 8, dc 16. Tie off yarn.
Bow Outer Edge:
Ch 74.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. Ch 2, turn. (72)
Row 2: Dc in each st across. Tie off yarn, leaving a tail to sew ends together. Cut.
Sew end edge to beg edge. Tie off yarn.
Bow Inner Edge:
Ch 68.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. Ch 2, turn. (66)
Row 2: Dc in each st across. Tie off yarn, leaving a tail to sew ends together. Cut.
Sew end edge to beg edge. Tie off yarn.
Bow Legs Edge:
Ch 82.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. Ch 2, turn. (80)
Row 2: Dc in each st across. Tie off yarn, leaving a tail to sew ends together. Cut.
Sew end edge to beg edge. Tie off yarn.
Bow Middle Tie:
Ch 32.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Dc in each st across. Tie off yarn, leaving a tail to sew ends together. Cut.
Assembly:
Once all pieces have been created, it’s time to assemble your bow and stuff with fiber fill as you go 🙂 I used single crochet stitches to join the pieces because I like the edge detail they create, but feel free to use any other method to assemble the pieces.
To assemble, I started with the Bow Front Panel and the Bow Inner Edge, paired together with wrong sides facing each other. Attach by single crocheting each stitch of the Bow’s Inner Edge, starting nearest the middle of the bow, around the Bow Front Panel left and right loops. Should be 33 single crochets on each side of the bow. This part does not have to be perfect – as long as there are no major gaps and both sides are even, you’re good. Fiber fill can help shape the bow once the sides are all assembled.
From there, I attached the Bow Back Panel to the Bow Inner Edge using the same method as described above.
To attach the outer edge, match up the stitches on the top of the Bow Front Panel and the top or bottom of Bow Outer Edge, and single crochet around to attach. Repeat with the Bow Back Panel, filling the bow with fiber fill to your desired firmness as you seam the pieces together.
To attach the leg panels, match the top or bottom of the Bow Legs Edge to the stitches on the top or bottom of the Bow Leg Front Panel and single crochet around to seam. Repeat with Bow Legs Edge and Bow Leg Back Panel, filling with fiber fill to your desired firmness as you go. I left the middle of the pieces free from fiber fill so the bow middle tie would fit snugly without looking too bulky.
Use your yarn needle to hide any loose ends inside the pillow.
Once you’re finished with the bow legs and bow top, attach the two pieces by threading your yarn needle and looping it through the center of where the two pieces meet. Alternately, you can cut a piece of yarn and tie it around the center of the pillow to your desired tightness (this will impact how thick the middle of the bow looks).
After the pieces have been attached, wrap the Bow Middle Tie around the center of the pillow. Match edges and seam together with your yarn needle.
Hide any loose ends & enjoy your new pillow! 🙂
As always, I hope you enjoy this pattern! Please feel free to leave any questions in the comments or e-mail me. If you try this pattern, please share it with me on Instagram and TikTok using #sarahfaithcrafts or tagging me @SarahFaithCrafts.
Happy Making! xoxo
