Beautiful Bows by Edie Eckman

Beautiful Bows

Crochet
September 2014
Thread ?
3.5 mm (E)
2.25 mm (B)
5.5 mm (I)
4.0 mm (G)
8.0 mm (L)
6.0 mm (J)
197 - 308 yards (180 - 282 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English

Christmas is a season for ribbons tied in bows! We use them on pretty packages to give to our loved ones. We decorate garlands, wreaths, and trees with more bows. Tunisian Cross Stitch creates textures that look woven -- ideal for creating ribbonlike pieces, in exactly the shades and sizes we want. A lightweight wire helps the ribbon keep its shape. Three very different types of yarn demonstrate the versatility of this single pattern.

Finished Measurements
Small: 5”/12.5 cm wide, 4”/10 cm high, tied
Medium: 7”/18 cm wide, 6 1/2”/16.5 cm high, tied
Large: 9 1/2”/24 cm wide, 12”/30.5 cm high, tied

Gauge
Small: 36 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in TSS
Medium: 25 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10 cm in TSS
Large: 16 sts and 13 rows = 4”/10 cm in TSS