I love knitted bowtie/keyhole scarves. Here I’ve channeled some 50s flair to create a crocheted version.

Crisper, angular and more graphic than its knitted counterpart, I think this neckerchief reflects the key differences between the two crafts. I explored what the limited crochet rib can do for a person, and let single crochet’s stiffness, rather than knitting’s elasticity lock the bow in place.

Notes and photos of the inspiration for this project may be found at my blog, My Amphetamines & My Purls

This Pattern uses North American Crochet Terminology.

Skills Required:
single crochet
single crochet through back loop
2 sc tog
simple increasing
sl st edging
changing colour

This is an excellent first project if you are interested in learning to change colour neatly in crochet.