7 Free Patterns for National Bow Tie Day

In case you were unaware, August 28 is National Bow Tie Day. Celebrating by wearing a bow tie is easy, but a lot more fun when you made it yourself! We’ve gathered up a collection of free patterns you can download and get working on right away. Since this is a small item it also makes a great stash buster. All 7 designs call for CYC #4 (medium/worsted) weight yarn.

Bow Ties Are Cool! (knit)

This sweet little bow tie is knit up using CYC #4 (medium/worsted) weight yarn. Choose your favorite color of Wool Ease or Vanna’s Choice and get working! Pattern and photo by Stephanie Coffin.

Toddler Bow Tie (crochet)

Got a dapper little dude(tte)? Dress them up with this little crocheted bow using medium weight scrap yarn. Have leftover Vanna’s Choice, Wool Ease, or Superwash Merino? All these yarns will work perfectly! Pattern and photos by Momma Crochets.

Wedding Bow Tie (knit)

Look dapper at your next formal event with this bow tie knit in Vanna’s Glamour yarn!

Bat Bow Tie (crochet)

The perfect bow tie for the young or young at heart. This bat inspired bow tie keeps sophisticated cool. Designed (and photographed) by Lisa Gutierrez using Vanna’s Choice yarn.

Buster’s Bow Tie (Knit)

A doggy bow tie? Why Not?! This quick-knit uses a lateral braid stitch paired with pet-friendly machine washable cotton yarn. Try Vanna’s Choice or Kitchen Cotton. Pattern by Linda Thach.

Baby Bow Ties (crochet)

Lauren, of Daisy Cottage Designs, provides a pattern for these delicate little bows which can be used as accents or bow ties for tiny people. Try Vanna’s Palettes for small bites of different colors!

Bun Tie (knit)

Perhaps a bow tie for your bun? This knits up faster than fast in Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Pattern brought to you by Kristin Jones via Ravelry.