Belts
A Gift For Mom
Author
Sandi Hagan
Introduction
The nice thing about making your own belts is that you get to choose the color, texture, and materials used. This particular design I came up with for my mother. She picked the color and the beads on the end were her idea. We found the buckle at a local fabric store after reading in a magazine an article on making belts.
I thought that this year in honor of all Mothers, I would share my pattern so that perhaps you might make one for yours.
Materials List
Size 10 cotton thread (bedspread weight)one 350yard ball
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook
Buckle
Tapestry Needle
Pony Beads (5)
Finished Size
1 1/2" wide
length is your choice
Gauge
8dc and 5dc rows = one inch
Notes
Uses FPdc(front post dc), BPdc (back post dc), sc, ch st, sl st, dc
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first dc
The Pattern
Ch 21
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn.(20sc)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn. (20dc)
Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc around each of next 3 dc,(BPdc around each of next 4 dc, FPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, BPdc around each of next 3 dc, (FPdc around each of next 4 dc, BPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.
Row 5: Rep Row 3
Rows 6 & 7: Rep Row 4
Row 8: Rep Row 3
Rows 9 & 10: Rep Row 4
Continue in established pattern until belt measures desired length.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Work 3sc in last dc, turn belt so that long edge is now on top, sc evenly across long edge, work 3 sc across, turn sc evenly across long edge, work 2 more sc in last corner, then join with sl st. DO NOT FASTEN OFF
Fold Belt in half, length-wise, ch 1, using sc join edges all around belt, sc into folded edge also for a more finished look. When you have sc all around the now doubled belt, fasten off. Weave in any loose ends. Sew buckle on one end of belt and pony beads on opposite end.
X-Stitch Belt
Author
Christine Polson
Introduction
X-Stitch Belt. I make these belts for my daughter, they are very easy to change sizes to.
Materials List
1 skein of crochet cotton in any colour of you choice, hemp looks really great too
4.5 mm crochet hook
Needle to weave in ends
Beads ( if you like to put them on the tassles)
Finished Size
The finished size of this belt is 35" with 12" of tassles on each end.
To increase add chains in groups of 4 and 1 x-stitch, this will increase belt by approxiamately one inch.
to decrease take away chains in groups of 4, this will decrease by approxiamately 1 inch.
Gauge
N/A
Notes
The Pattern
chain 135
Row 1: sc in second chain from hook and each chain across to end. chain 3 turn.
Chella-Bella Belt
Author
by Rebecca Velasquez
Introduction
Nothing says spring like flowers! This belt is a quick and fun “I’m so glad it’s finally warming up” gift for every girl you know! Go chic with a vintage buckle and yarn from a thrifted, recycled sweater. Or, glam it up with shimmery silk yarn and beaded fringe. Make it casual in cotton for a walk in the park. Proper fitting doesn’t get any easier than this measure-as-you-go belt. Wrap your waist (and everyone else’s) in this versatile bouquet.
Materials List
Yarn of your choice (shown is Bernat Cool Crochet in Neapolitan shades, 200 yds per 50 g). Belt shown used ½ a skein)- Plastic cabone rings by Boye (belt shown used twenty ¾”. rings.)
- Crochet hook of your choice (belt shown used, US H / 5.00mm)
- Yarn needle
- Belt hardware of your choice
- Beads (optional)
Finished Size
Custom
Gauge
Not important.
Notes
Special Stitch Patterns:
Cluster (cl): *Yo, insert hook through ring, draw up loop, yo, pull through 1 loop, yo, pull through 2 loops,* rep from * to * 2 more times. Yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Flower Pattern: Ch 1, drop ring over hook, sl st around ring and pull tight. When making first 3 petals, work over sl st and connecting st between current flower and the previous one. Ch 4, cl, ch 3, sl st around ring, *ch 2, cl, ch 3, sl st around ring,* rep from * to * 4 more times (6 petals total). Insert hook into ring and draw up loop, insert hook from front to back through the back of first 2 loops on ring, yo, and pull through all loops on hook, pull tight (one flower made).
The Pattern
Thirds
Author
by Annette Petavy
Introduction
This is a light scarf for spring that can also be used as a belt, tied at the hip. It is made up of triangular, rather unusal motifs. The beaded fringe adds a little glamour – and it looks great with jeans!
Materials List
- Yarn: Phildar Licorne (100% cotton, 120 m/131 yards per 50 g/1.75 oz ball), 2 balls colour Jacinthe
- Hook: 3.5 mm / US E-4
- Tapestry needle
- Beads for fringe. When purchasing beads, bring a needle threaded with the yarn to check that the hole in the bead is large enough.
Finished Size
Approximately 12 x 157 cm / 4 ¾ x 62 inches, excluding fringe. The scarf pictured is composed of 16 motifs.
Gauge
The side of a triangle measures 10 cm / 4 inches. Please note that gauge is not critical for this project.
Notes
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
Dc – double crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)
The Pattern
Triangle motif
Start with a magic adjustable ring.
Boho Belt
Author
by Robyn Chachula
Introduction
Do you secretly love old doilies? Well, my secret’s out, I do; but what I am I going to do with a bunch of doilies? I’m not too into tablecloths or jar covers. Then that magic crochet bug hit me, dissect them! What I found is a deep love for the intricate edgings. Go on check them out. They are amazing. Immediately I thought, BELT! The stitch pattern below is an edging that has been around for over a hundred years, but in this setting you take all the fuddy-duddy out and are left with a great belt. Very Bohemian, very hip, very now. So next time grandma wants to give you another doily, say, thanks! And start imagining all that you can re-create with it.
Materials List
- Kroy Socks by Patons, #54013 Hickory, (75% wool, 25% nylon), 150 yards, less then 1 skein
- D/ 3.25mm Hook
- Needle for weaving in ends
- Steam Iron and straight pins for blocking
- (optional) Starch Spray or Liquid Starch
- Silver keychain loop with ball ends (find in jewelry section of local crafts store)
- 9mm metal loop
Finished Size
Gauge
First two rounds = 2 1/4” Diameter
Gauge is not critical. If your stitches are typically loose, I would suggest a hook one size smaller then recommended on label.)
Notes
dc: double crochet
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
st: stitch
The Pattern
Main Belt Body
Ch 20.
Crazy Belt (or is it a skinny scarf?)
Author
Emily Nelson
Introduction
Need a quick accessory? Panic no more! This super quick, totally versatile pattern will come to the rescue. It's a belt! It's a scarf! It's a hair wrap! It does everything but carry your groceries, and adds that extra punch to your outfit while it's at it.
Materials List
- G/6 hook (4.25mm)
- Various worsted weight yarns: 1 piece 12 feet long; 19 pieces, each 18 feet long
Finished Size
The Crazy Belt will be around 6 and a half feet long if your gauge is around 3 stitches per inch. If you’d like it to adjust the size, simply keep the 2:3 ratio of short to long pieces. Then, if your belt will be shorter, just stop wherever your yarn runs out. If you want it to be longer, when you get to the end of the “To Begin” section, start again from the beginning!
Gauge
Notes
This pattern is excellent for using up all that “leftover” yarn you’ve been collecting! You don’t need to use 20 pieces just because I did. You can use more or fewer strands to achieve the look you want. Also try experimenting with different textures of yarn, assorted color schemes, and using longer or shorter pieces (but keep a 2:3 ratio in the lengths).
US pattern notations used
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
The Pattern
Start with the shortest piece. Leave about a 7-inch tail when making your first slip knot.
