Dapper Pattern

This fellow was inspired by the dramatic bows that I’ve been seeing lately. Dapper is a garter stitch bow to wear as a headband or a bow tie. It uses hooks to grab onto the garter stitch ridges so it is easy to adjust the size and go between looks.

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Measurements:
16.5 inches long unstretched
Stretches up to 32 inches

Materials:
1 Skein Cascade 220
5mm Needles
A Yarn Needle
A Sewing Needle
Thread That Matches Yarn
3 hooks from a size 3 hook & eye set

Gauge:
4.5 st x 8 rows = 1 in x 1 in unstretched garter stitch
Note: All measurements are given unstretched.

Abbreviations:

co: Cast on            sts: Stitches
k: Knit                     k2tog: Knit two together
m1: Make one     kfb: Knit front and back of stitch
bo: Bind off

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Band:
Co 16 sts
Knit in garter stitch for 6.25 inches
Rows 1 & 3: k1 k2tog, knit to end
Row 2 and all other even rows: Knit to end
Rows 5, 7, & 9: k1, k2tog, knit to last three stitches, k2tog, k1
Rows 10-16: Knit to end
Rows 17, 19, & 21: k1, m1, knit to last stitch, m1 k1
Rows 23 & 25: k1, m1, knit to end
Knit in garter stitch for 6.25 inches
Bo

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Bow:
Co 7 sts
Knit 4 rows
Next row: kfb 7 times
Knit in garter stitch for 6 inches.
Next row: k2tog 7 times
Knit 8 rows
Next row: kfb 7 times
Knit in garter stitche for 6 inches
Next row: K2tog 7 times
Knit 4 rows
Bo

Sew the co and bo edge together. This is the back of the bow.

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Knot:
Pick up and knit 7 stitches on the center of the back of the bow, perpendicular to the seam.

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Knit in garter stitch for 3.5 inches.

BO and sew to the back of the bow near where the stitches were picked up. The stitches should be stretched slightly.

Finishing:
With the yarn needle, sew the knot of the bow to the band with the knot at in the center of the narrowest point of the band. Try to avoid sewing through the top layer of the knot.

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To make the bow lie with the band, tack down the back layer of the bow to the band. A few sewing stitches at the center of each side of the bow works well.

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Evenly place and sew three hooks on the wrong side of the CO edge of the band with the sewing needle and thread.

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Optional:
Mark where the ends of the band overlap when wearing it and place eyes to match the hooks.

ETA:
I’ve noticed that quite a few people are simply seaming up the back of their headband. Here are a few thoughts on why I went with hooks. The hooks make it adjustable so sizing is less of an issue. They also make it convertible between the headband and bow tie. Most importantly, the hooks are there because garter stitch stretches out. It bounces back when it’s reblocked but throughout the day, it’s handy to be able to readjust your headband when it starts getting loose without dunking it in water.





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20 responses to “Dapper Pattern”

  1. So cute! Love it!

  2. Lovely pattern! I will have to find time to make this sometime soon. :pThank you for sharing!

  3. can't wait to have a whack at this!

  4. This is adorable!! Thanks for the pattern!

  5. […] was my first real project!  You can find the pattern here at Untangling Knots.  The talented lady who created this pattern writes a great blog with all kinds of knitting […]

  6. Susan

    I absolutely love this idea! I made one of these but modified the pattern for my yarn and have buttons, button holes and fleece lined it! I love it to death, if you are interested in seeing pictures check my ravelry
    http://www.ravelry.com/projects/sumola/dapper

    Thanks!
    Susan

  7. Lydia

    Very cute! It would actually make a good makeshift pair of earmuffs in the cold weather. 🙂

  8. Fabulous! I tried something similar with crochet last Christmas as a present for my sister. But this is louder and sassier: I’m making it this instant!

    1. Hi All, true to my word, I made this pattern and blogged about it http://acraftybritinberlin.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/i-try-a-dapper-pattern/

      Thanks for sharing Andi

  9. Steph

    I’m making this smaller (tighter) to wear with bow on the back of my head!
    I’m 74, go ice skating every week, and after witnessing several head injuries have decided I’d be more comfortable with some padding on the back of my head!! Thanks for the useful idea.

  10. florence P. Rittle

    l love it .l have two projects in motion now but this comes next. l will make the bow a little smaller l think thanks Sandy

  11. Diana

    Hi Andi,
    hoping you can help me with a quick answer. I am making this for my granddaughter who is 24. I am just starting the band and it starts out with Knit in garter stitch for 6.25 Do I do this before starting row 1and the rest of the rows and then do another 6.25 in at the end???
    Thank you so much for your design..Please let me know where I will get a response to this at? Diana

  12. Diana Schuh

    Hi Andi,
    hoping you can help me with a quick answer. I am making this for my granddaughter who is 24. I am just starting the band and it starts out with Knit in garter stitch for 6.25 Do I do this before starting row 1and the rest of the rows and then do another 6.25 in at the end???
    Thank you so much for your design. Please let me know where I will get a response to this at?
    Diana

    1. I reply to questions where I get them so answers to comments will be in the comments section.

      The pattern is written in chronological order, so you just need to follow the instructions in the order they were written.

      1. Diana Schuh

        Andi, I have tried following the pattern in the order you wrote it, its kind of confusing as to the way it was written. Is there 2 pieces to make for the band? It sounds like it has to be.I have done the stitches just like it says and it just don’t look right.
        please just answer me about the part where I start row one and so on. Do I start that pattern out with doing 6.25″ and then start row 1 and so on.
        Thank you, I will wait for your response.Diana

        1. Diana Schuh

          Andi,
          Could you please tell me how wide the band is? thank you

          1. It’s about 3.5 inches wide.

        2. There’s one piece for the band. Like I said, you just follow the pattern in the order it’s written. You work for 6.25 inches, and then you work rows 1-25 of the shaping, and then you knit 6.25 more inches.

  13. Julie

    how would you adapt the pattern for a toddler size? like a size 2 toddler?

    Thanks, love it!

    1. Sorry, I don’t offer assistance with adaptations.

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