Whether Dad is setting the trends himself or needs a little help with his fashion, knitting up a unique accessory for his formal wear is always a great gift option. You can adjust this pattern to fit his personal style by sampling different knit stitches and buttons with this easy, button-on bow tie set.
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Bow tie band: 14” long x 1½” wide.
Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1” [2.5 cm] in St st.
Materials
Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210 yards [192 meters]/100 grams): 624 Coco, 1 ball
Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle; four 0.5” (13 mm) sew through or shank buttons; one 1” (25 mm) sew through or shank button
Special Stitches
Bows
Double Andalusian Stitch
CO 10 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: P1, *k2, p1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-4 until Bow meas approx 8” long, ending after Row 4.
BO all sts in patt.
Sand Stitch
CO 9 sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-2 until Bow meas approx 8” long, ending after Row 2.
BO all sts in patt.
Mistake Rib Stitch
CO 12 sts.
Row 1: *K2, p2; rep from * across.
Row 2: *P1, k2, p1; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-2 until Bow meas approx 8” long, ending after Row 2.
BO all sts in patt.
Ribs and Boxes Stitch
CO 10 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (RS): Knit.
Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across.
Row 4: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1-4 until Bow meas approx 8” long, ending after Row 1.
BO all sts in patt.
Garter Stitch Bow Tie
CO 6 sts.
Rows 1-4: Knit.
Row 5: K3, BO 2, k1 – 4 sts.
Row 6: K1, kfb twice, k1 – 6 sts.
Rep Row 1 until Tie meas 3”.
BO all sts in patt.
Seed Stitch Bow Tie
CO 6 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * across.
Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * across.
Rows 3-4: Rep Rows 1-2.
Row 5: K1, p1, k1, BO next st pwise, BO next st kwise, p1 – 4 sts.
Row 6: P1, kfb twice, k1 – 6 sts.
Rep Rows 1-2 until Tie meas 3”.
BO all sts in patt.
Seed Stitch Neckband
CO 9 sts.
Rows 1-4: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * across.
Row 5: (K1, p1) twice, BO 3 sts maint est patt, p1, k1 – 6 sts.
Row 6: K1, p1, kfb, M1, kfb, p1, k1 – 9 sts.
Rep Row 1 until Neckband meas 14” or desired length.
BO all sts in patt.
Pattern
Bows
Make one 8” Bow in each stitch patt.
BO with long yarn tail. With yarn needle, seam short edges together.
Cont to Bow Ties instructions.
Bow Ties
Make two Bows Ties in each stitch patt.
Cont on to Bow Ties assembly instructions.
Bow Ties Assembly
Fold Bow Tie so that short edges are aligned. Position 0.5” (13 mm) button so that it will fit into buttonhole formed by Rows 5-6.
Sew on button and weave in ends.
Neckband
Work Neckband in stitch patt.
Fold Bow Tie so that short edges are aligned. Position 1” (25 mm) button so that it will fit into buttonhole formed by Rows 5-6. Sew on button and weave in ends.
Finishing
Spray block pieces if desired. Position Bow at center of Neckband.
Wrap Bow Tie over center of Bow and Band. Button closed. Position Neckband around neck. Button closed. 