Ribbon bow
Ribbon bow charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 19 by 19 motif made for quick gift squares, modern accents, and sampler blocks. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.
- Grid
- 19 × 19
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Mesh count
- 361
- Category
- Simple Icons
Perfect for
Skill level: beginner
If this is one of your earliest charts, you are in safe territory. The outline is bold and simple, so a small miscount rarely shows in the finished piece.
Yarn and hook
Work the ribbon bow in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Pick a smooth, non-fuzzy yarn so the filled blocks stay square and the open squares stay open after blocking.
Project ideas
The ribbon bow is a natural fit for a quick make: try it on a sampler block, or a tote-bag motif. Repeat, mirror, or frame it with open mesh to fill the space you have.
Who it's for
The ribbon bow is an easy win when you are making something for a friend or marking a quick make. Stitch it in the recipient's favourite colour to make the gift feel personal.
Size, printing, and scaling
Expect roughly 4.8 by 4.8 inches at 4 mesh per inch. Drop to fine thread for a smaller piece, or move to worsted to scale it right up. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.
Before you start
- Hook
- 3.5–4.5 mm hook
- Thread / yarn
- DK or worsted-weight cotton
- Finished size
- 4.8 × 4.8 in at 4 mesh/in
- Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
- Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
- 19 rows, worked bottom to top
Learn the technique
How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart
New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.