Knitted Father’s Day Bow Tie

Accessories

Surprise your dad with a unique touch this Father's Day by gifting him a handmade knitted bow tie! Not only will it add a charming and personalized flair to his outfit, but it will also show him the effort and love you put into the gift. This knitted father's day bow tie is not just an accessory but a symbol of your appreciation for everything he does. It’s a fun and stylish way to let him know how special he truly is.

Materials:
• Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm
• 20 gr Baby Alpaka
• Tapestry needle
• Small Button about 1/2” / 1.2 cm diameter

Bow:
CO 16 sts Row 1 (RS): (K1, sl1wyif) repeat to last 2sts, k2 Row 2 (WS): (p1, sl1wyib) repeat to last 2 sts, p2 Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 23.5 cm / 9.25 in BO using crochet cast off. Seam cast- off edge to cast- on edge and set aside.

Knot:
CO 12sts Row 1 (RS): (K1, sl1wyif) repeat to last 2sts, k2 Row 2 (WS): (p1, sl1wyib) repeat to last 2 sts, p2 Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until piece measures 6 cm in length. Holding RS together, stitch together in a loop, turn right side out and sew on the button to center of the seam.

Strap:
Pick up 6 sts from the side of the back of the knot where the seam comes together. Row 1 (RS): (K1, sl1wyif) repeat to last 2sts, k2 Row 2 (WS): (p1, sl1wyib) repeat to last 2 sts, p2 Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 until the strap measures the desired neck circumference. Mak buttonhole as follows: Buttonhole Row (RS): (K1, sl1wyif, k2tog, yo, k2 Repeat Row 2 once and then repeat Row 1 and Row 2 twice more. BO all stitches. Note: To make an adjustable bow tie, work another repeat from buttonhole row to BO. If you are using alpaca as I did, remember that alpaca will grow! Make your buttonholes a bit earlier to account for a bit of growth.

Nota: per realizzare un papillon regolabile, fai un altro ferro per creare un’asola e all’inizio della cinghia cuci il bottone.