Miss Savannah Bow Knitting Pattern

Miss Savannah Bow in Blue Sky Fibers Worsted Hand Dyes

What is Being Made

The Miss Savannah Bow is a beginner-friendly knitted headband accessory designed for infants aged 0-6 months. This project consists of two components: a simple circular knitted headband and a decorative bow that attaches to the band. The finished headband measures 14-16 inches in circumference, making it an ideal size for babies and young toddlers. This charming accessory combines functionality with a sweet aesthetic detail, perfect for gift-giving or personal use.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The headband is worked in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles, which allows for seamless construction without requiring seaming. The pattern demonstrates proper cast-on methods, joining stitches to work circularly while avoiding twisted stitches, and binding off techniques. The bow component is worked flat in rows, introducing crafters to working back and forth on needles. The pattern also includes finishing techniques such as wrapping yarn around the bow center and sewing the bow securely to the headband using a tapestry needle.

Stitches Used

The Miss Savannah Bow pattern features Seed Stitch as its primary stitch pattern. Seed Stitch is a fundamental textured stitch that creates a bumpy, woven appearance and is ideal for beginners to practice.

• Circular Seed Stitch: Worked over a multiple of 2 stitches, alternating knit and purl stitches in each round. Round 1 consists of *K1, p1; rep from * around*, and Round 2 is *P1, k1; rep from *. These two rounds are repeated to build the pattern.
• Flat Seed Stitch: Worked over a multiple of 2 stitches plus 1, using Row 1 as *K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end*, which is then repeated for the pattern.
• Basic Stitches: The pattern uses knit (k) and purl (p) stitches as the foundation for all stitch work.

Materials

The Miss Savannah Bow pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended finished product:

• Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes, 1 hank (100g/100 yards). The photo example shown features the Strawberry colorway #2018, though the hand-dyed nature of this yarn means other beautiful colorways are available.
• Needles: Size 6 (4 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches, or double-pointed needles (dpns) in the same size. Crafters should select whichever needle type they prefer and that allows them to obtain the required gauge.
• Notions: A stitch marker for indicating the beginning of rounds, and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing the bow to the headband.

Gauge and Finished Measurements

The pattern specifies a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches when worked in Seed Stitch. The finished headband measures 14-16 inches in circumference, designed to fit infants aged 0-6 months comfortably.

Pattern Details

The headband begins with casting on 68 stitches, placing a stitch marker, and joining to work in rounds while being careful not to twist the stitches. The crafter then works 2 rounds in Circular Seed Stitch before binding off all stitches. The bow is created separately by casting on 11 stitches and working in Flat Seed Stitch until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge, then binding off. To finish, yarn is wrapped around the center of the bow, leaving an end for attachment, and the bow is sewn securely to the headband. All ends are woven in for a polished final appearance.

This pattern, designed by Elizabeth R. Krueger and offered as a free pattern by Blue Sky Alpacas, is perfect for knitters new to the craft or those seeking a quick, satisfying project with beautiful results.