Men's Crochet Bow Tie

Don't forget the guys when you're crocheting for your wedding! This Men's Crochet Bow Tie is an excellent way to give your husband-to-be's outfit some uniqueness. If you'd rather your groom stick to the traditional bow tie for the big day, the ring bearer would look absolutely too cute to handle in one of these crochet bow ties. Knit one in a classic black for a traditional look, or go with a color of your wedding to really make the outfit pop. The guests just won't get enough of these.

Primary Technique: Crochet

Time to Complete: In an evening

Materials:

• RED HEART® Soft® 9440 Light Grey Heather (A) for Boy or 9518 Teal (B) for Adult - 1 ball
• Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: 3.75mm [US F-5] for Boy or 5mm [US H-8] for Adult
• Yarn needle
• 1 (2) small buttons

Measurements:

Boy Bow Tie measures 4 1/4" [11 cm] wide x 1 3/4" [4.5 cm] high

Adult Bow Tie measures 4 1/2" [11.5 cm] wide x 2 1/4" [5.5 cm] high

Directions are for size Boy; changes for size Adult are in parentheses

Abbreviations:

A, B, C = Color A, B, C

ch = chain

cm = centimeters

mm = millimeters

st(s) = stitch(es).

Gauge:

20 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet using smaller hook for Boy. 16 sts = 4" [10 cm]; 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in single crochet using larger hook for Adult. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Instructions:

BOW TIE

Using A and smaller hook for Boy or larger hook and B for Adult, ch 37 (33).

Row 1: Working in back loops, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 36 (32) sts.

Row 2: (Right Side) Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, sc in each sc across - 36 (32) sts.

Rows 3-7: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

CENTER BAND

Using A and smaller hook for Boy or larger hook and B for Adult, ch 11 (12).

Row 1: Working in back loops, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 10 (11) sts.

Row 2: (Right Side) Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, sc in each sc across - 10 (11) sts.

For Adult Only

Row 3: Repeat Row 2.

For Both Sizes

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

COLLAR

Using A and smaller hook for Boy or larger hook and B for Adult, ch 60 (70).

Row 1: Working in back loops, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 59 (69) sts.

Row 2: (Right Side) Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, sc in each sc across - 59 (69) sts.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Sew short ends of Bow Tie together to form a loop. Flatten loop, positioning seam in center of back. Sew top and bottom edges closed.

With wrong side facing, fold a “W” pleat lengthwise along center 1” [2.5 cm] of Bow Tie and sew in place. With right sides facing, position Bow Tie in center of Collar. Wrap Center Band around tucked center of Bow Tie and Collar and sew ends together on wrong side of Collar. Sew 1 (2) button on one short end of Collar, adjusting to fit comfortably around neck. Use space between sts as buttonholes.

Weave in ends.