Ribcage Bow by Violet Vale

Ribcage Bow

Crochet
July 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
3.0 mm
40 - 44 yards (37 - 40 m)
one size
US
English
This pattern is available for $2.50 USD buy it now

This crochet bow pattern PDF helps you make a creepy cute crochet accessory. Make a hairbow, bag charm, bowtie, keychain or for decorate a gift. You can use this pattern to make solid or striped color bows of your choice, it is endlessly adaptable. Also, if you hate weaving ends, this pattern is for you! Most ends will be completely hidden under the bow tie.

You’ll receive: a 9-page, tested and professionally tech-edited crochet pattern PDF file with:
abbreviated, written instructions using US terms
Full color photos for every step
Link to my Pride bow video tutorial, which uses the same steps in different colors
Pattern notes and guidance for making the bloody decorations
Gauge swatch (not important for this pattern, but provided, a finished hairbow in the yarn shown is 4.5 in wide and 3 in tall)

Skill level: Easy
This pattern uses multiple basic stitches and is worked in the round. The video tutorial will cover how to crochet in the back loops only and how to decrease (“hdc2tog”) in addition to the pattern steps.
You’ll need:
25 yards of DK/Light/Size 3 yarn for your rib bone color
17 yards of DK/Light/Size 3 yarn for your flesh/background color
US 3 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Hair band, barrette, clip, safety pin or other fastener of choice for using your bow
4 stitch markers (optional, paper clips work just fine if you don’t have stitch markers)

Terms of Use: Do not sell, copy, distribute or share this pattern or any photos within it. You can sell what you make at small scale, as long as you credit Violet Vale Crochet & link to the Ravelry shop. No mass production.