Hello Kitty Bow

My kids convinced me to be Hello Kitty for Halloween. I looked into buying a costume, but they were so outrageously priced so I decided to make my own. First step was a giant pink bow for my hair. Here's how it came out.

So here is the free pattern for a "hello kitty" hair bow.

Materials

Size 15US straight needles
Super Bulky Yarn (Less than half a skein)
Darning needles for sewing in ends.

Pattern

Cast on 10 stitches using whatever cast on method you like. I used the continental method.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl

Repeat these two rows until piece measures 12 inches.

Bind off

Fold knitted piece end to end to create a circle and sew ends together. Tie a piece of yarn around the center of the circle to create a bow.

Next you need to knit the middle piece that covers the yarn that you tied to the center.

Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl

Repeat these two rows until long enough to snugly cover the center of your bow. Must fit snugly or else it will slip off of the bow.

Bind off.

Wrap this piece around the center of the bow, sew ends together and tack into place with a few small stitches.

Weave in all ends. You can add the bow to a headband by slipping the headband under and through the center loop or add a clip to secure the bow to your hair. It can also be used on purses...whatever you'd like!

Enjoy!