Eros Bow

“EROS BOW” – CROCHET PATTERN BY HILARIA FINA

The idea of the bow as a symbol of eternal union. Eros, with its continuous and endless form, is more than just woven threads, evoking the idea of a bond that transcends time and lasts forever.

INSPIRATION + DESIGN

What will you find in this pattern? Written instructions, a chart (included exclusively in the downloadable PDF edition), and two video tutorials. You will learn the trick to make the bow look spectacular.

This lovely bow is crocheted from side to side, allowing you to adjust its length by varying the number of starting chains. To achieve the pointed ends, we will use the short rows technique, crocheting 6 rows and skipping the last stitch in each of them. Then, in the following 6 rows, we will increase one stitch in each, adding a chain at the end of each row. Simple, right?

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STITCHES

CHAIN (abbrev. ch)
YO and pull through the loop on hook.

SLIP STITCH (abbrev. sl st)
Insert hook in stitch, YO and pull through stitch and loop on hook.

HALF DOUBLE CROCHET SLIP STITCH (abbrev. hdcss)
YO, insert hook in stitch, YO, pull through the stitch and both loops on hook.

THROUGH BACK LOOP (abbrev. tbl)
The back loop is furthest away from you.

CROCHETING INTO THE BACK BUMP OF A CHAIN
Usually you crochet in the right side of the chain. When you turn your chain, you’ll see a small ‘bump’ on the wrong side of each stitch.

TECHNIQUES USED

STARTING CHAIN ⇒ VIDEO
Both the starting chain and those made in rows 8 to 13 are crocheted differently than usual to achieve greater elasticity and uniformity in the fabric.

TURNING CHAINS
Keep in mind that the turning chain must be crocheted before turning the work, so that it has optimal tension and the edge remains uniform.
Always turn the work in the same direction.

SLIP STITCH
Tension is crucial when crocheting slip stitches. If you tend to tighten too much, you can split the slip stitch into two steps. Before closing the stitch, gently pull the loop upward so that the stitch is a bit higher, as if you were making a single crochet instead of a slip stitch.
Remember that slip stitches tend to slant. When working on them, the back loop slightly falls to the back of the row.

LAST STITCH OF ALL ROWS
It is always crocheted through both loops, so that the ends of the bow remain tight and without gaps.

SKILL LEVEL

LEVEL 2 – EASY

If you are looking for a relaxing project, this is what you want. These patterns are very repetitive. They use basic stitches and easy procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Crochet hook 3.5 mm (E US)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• 18 g, color nº 5083 or nº 5045 | AdR Cuore Merino Extrafine (50% Merino Extrafina, 50% acrílico), 50 g, 200 m.

SIZE

• The measurements are without blocking.
• Approximately 60 cm long x 4 cm wide.
• You can adjust the size of the bow by adding more or fewer chains to the starting chains.

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NOTES

• Turning chain at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
• All stitches are worked through the back loop except for the last stitch of each row, which is worked through both loops.

START CROCHETING | EROS

To begin: 120 ch + 1 turning chain.

R1 | Crochet in back bumps, starting in second ch, 120 slst. (120)

R2 | 1 ch, turn, 2 slst-tbl, 115 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (119)

R3 | 1 ch, turn, 117 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (118)

R4 | 1 ch, turn, 2 slst-tbl, 113 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (117)

R5 | 1 ch, turn, 115 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (116)

R6 | 1 ch, turn, 2 slst-tbl, 111 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (115)

R7 | 1 ch, turn, 113 slst-tbl, 1 slst, leaving the last st unworked. (114)

R8 | 1 ch, turn,  2 slst-tbl, 110 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (115)

R9 | 1 ch, turn, 114 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (116)

R10 | 1 ch, turn,  2 slst-tbl, 112 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (117)

R10 | 1 ch, turn,  2 slst-tbl, 112 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (117)

R11 | 1 ch, turn, 116 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (118)

R12 | 1 ch, turn,  2 slst-tbl, 114 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (119)

R13 | 1 ch, turn, 118 slst-tbl, 1 slst, 1 ch. (120)

R14 | 1 ch, turn,  2 slst-tbl, 116 hdcss-tbl, 1 slst-tbl, 1 slst. (120)

Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.

CHART | EROS

Iincluded exclusively in the downloadable PDF edition.

You can check the symbols used in the chart in the post “Crochet Symbols”.

FINISHED

Discover how to tie the perfect bow! In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to make the most beautiful bow you’ve ever seen. Get ready to be amazed and master this essential skill. Don’t miss out!

VIDEOTUTORIAL

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