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I'm a sucker for cow print. I love everything cow-themed, and this hair bow is no exception. Cows are my favorite animal, so of course, I have an entire stranded knitting collection of cow print items. I love using fair isle knitting patterns to bring my favorite things, like cow print, to life.
This cow print bow can be worn in several different ways. You can knit it for a child in your life as a baby bow or baby bow tie. The bow also looks adorable in adults' hair as a knit accessory. However you choose to style this cow print bow, I'm positive that it will look stunning.
Keep scrolling to find the knitting pattern for this cow print bow.
Cow Print Hair Bow: Fair Isle Knitting Pattern
Follow the step-by-step knitting pattern below to learn how to knit your very own colorwork knitting bow.
Tips
Use either of the attached charts to complete this project.
Keep tension consistent and not too tight.
Manage floats to help keep tension loose.
The bow can be attached to anything (elastic hair tie, headband, dog collar, etc.)
Materials
Any worsted weight yarn in white and back. I used Caron Simply Soft in White and Black.
- White (approx. 24 yards / 13 grams)
- Black (approx. 22 yards / 12 grams)
US 9 / 5.5 mm circular needles
Tapestry needle for sewing
Elastic hair tie or headband to attach the bow to (optional)
Instructions
1) Cast on 44 stitches using white yarn.
2) Join in the round
3) Round 1-25: Follow the cow print chart.
4) Bind off using white yarn.
5) Sew both ends together (see images below).
6) Pinch the middle of the rectangle together along the shorter side to create the bow shape (see image below).
7) Cut a long piece of black yarn and wrap it around the bow approximately 10 times.
8) Attach the elastic hair tie or headband by threading the yarn through the band and also around the bow another 10 times. (This step is optional if you do not want to attach the bow to anything).
9) Secure the yarn by threading it under all of the rounds and tying it to the starting end of the piece of yarn. Then weave in ends (see image below).
Cow Print Colorwork Chart
Use either of the charts below to complete the pattern.
I recommend using the repeat chart because it is easier to see, but you can also use the larger chart if it works better for you.
Repeat Chart
This chart is designed to be knit in the round using two strands of yarn at the same time.
Cast on 44 stitches using white yarn and join in the round.
Repeat columns 1-22 two times each round to equal the 44-stitch cast-on length.
Continue working in rounds following the chart through row 25. Each row marks the beginning of a new round.
Complete Chart
This chart is designed to be knit in the round using two strands of yarn at the same time.
Cast on 44 stitches using white yarn and join in the round.
Work in rounds following the chart. Each row marks the beginning of a new round.
Congratulations!
You have completed your free knit Cow Print Bow Pattern! I would love to see your finished bow. Tag me on Instagram @thecrafteemanatee if you choose to share your masterpiece.
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