Does anyone KNIT bows?

[KazzyK810]

I've been knitting ZoE a few sweaters lately, and always seem to knit a hat to go with it (even though she rarely wears them...cos let's face it, while cute, they aren't really practical).

The sweater by itself just looks so plain & the hats just seem to "make" the outfit. But I'm thinking a hair bow would be more practical, and if I knitted it, it would maybe go with the sweater better than a fabric bow.

Not got a clue how though, so figured I'd see if anyone does them & has any tips, before I try to wing it...as my winging it usually results in at least 5 attempts and hours upon hours of time.

Thanks

Here's the cute, but oh so impractical hats

[kjc]

Thuy aka Tessa327 knits bows! The hats are so cute... and I love the sweaters!

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I've been knitting ZoE a few sweaters lately, and always seem to knit a hat to go with it (even though she rarely wears them...cos let's face it, while cute, they aren't really practical).

The sweater by itself just looks so plain & the hats just seem to "make" the outfit. But I'm thinking a hair bow would be more practical, and if I knitted it, it would maybe go with the sweater better than a fabric bow.

Not got a clue how though, so figured I'd see if anyone does them & has any tips, before I try to wing it...as my winging it usually results in at least 5 attempts and hours upon hours of time.

Thanks

Here's the cute, but oh so impractical hats

OMG so cute!!!!!!

[mandab385]

I have never knitted a bow for my yorks but.... YOU COULD MAKE LITTE POM POMS! I think those would be so cute with your sweaters!

[kjc]

Did you try just knitting a small rectangle or a square, then bunch it up and tie it in the middle? (That's how I make fabric bows)

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by kjc

Did you try just knitting a small rectangle or a square, then bunch it up and tie it in the middle? (That's how I make fabric bows)

That's what I'm trying right now. Taking a few times casting on & knitting a few rows, only to discover, bow would be too big or too small, undoing & trying again.

Also, I'm figure out, smaller needles will work better, as it makes the rectangle a little more rigid. I'm used to using stiffener on fabric bows to keep the shape, but don't think that will work on a knitted bow.

Thanks for the suggestion

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I've been knitting ZoE a few sweaters lately, and always seem to knit a hat to go with it (even though she rarely wears them...cos let's face it, while cute, they aren't really practical).

The sweater by itself just looks so plain & the hats just seem to "make" the outfit. But I'm thinking a hair bow would be more practical, and if I knitted it, it would maybe go with the sweater better than a fabric bow.

Not got a clue how though, so figured I'd see if anyone does them & has any tips, before I try to wing it...as my winging it usually results in at least 5 attempts and hours upon hours of time.

Thanks

Here's the cute, but oh so impractical hats

I love your sweaters with the little hats. The white one is my fav. Great job

[Verbena]

I did see kitted ones at petsmart. Maybe go scope them out. They might give you an idea

[Verbena]

Check Pinterest out

Dressy Dog

[Verbena]

Posh Pooch Designs Dog Clothes: 12 Collars of Christmas - Pattern Give Away #2


Maybe you can scale down the bow?

[Verbena]

Found some

Craft Xmas Bows: 12 Knit Bows and Present Topper Ideas | AllFreeKnitting.com

Three-and-a-Half-Ways-to-Knit-a-Bow | AllFreeKnitting.com

[Verbena]

I hope these will help I think the last was the best. Gave few different kinds of bows

[MandiesMom]

I absolutely love those sweaters and hats! You are so talented

[southernbelle04]

Oh my! Now that is cute!!! I ordered KS a knitted hat a long while back but am still waiting in it. I just love these hats on yorkies!

[KazzyK810]

Originally Posted by Verbena

I hope these will help I think the last was the best. Gave few different kinds of bows

Thanks for all the links!

I've made a couple...they just don't look good. The edges don't look right.

I'm gonna put a sweater on ZoE & a bow using the same yarn, after her bath tonight. I'll post a pic a lil later.