| Place two small pegs in the desired small holes | ||
| If you want to make a one inch bow, place the pegs one inch away from each other | ||
| A. | Take a length of ribbon. Starting at the back, wrap the ribbon around both pegs, | |
| wrong side of the ribbon facing you, ending with both ends in front | ||
| B. | Place the left ribbon to the right of your bowmaker | |
| C. | With the right ribbon, go around the left ribbon end, over towards the front then back under ribbon A | |
| D. | Bring the right ribbon end over the top of the back ribbon, right side of the ribbon facing up | |
| You are finished with essentially the first square knot | ||
| Next is another square knot to complete the bow | ||
| E. | Create a loop by bringing the left ribbon back towards the left side of the bowmaker | |
| F. | Bring the right ribbon over and through the loop just made from the left ribbon, ending to the right | |
| Pull both ends tight. | ||
| Remove the bow from the pegs and adjust if needed, tighten both ends carefully. | ||
| Use the large pegs in the large holes for large classic bows. |
Instructions for Gift Box or Wreath Bows
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