thrift and vintage stores for interesting buckles and match the yarn accordingly.

The belt will be wider than 2 but still looks great when assembled. With MC, ch 13. Turn. Row 1: in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across12 sc. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: *Fpdc in first 3 st, Bpdc in next 3 st, repeat from * --12 post stitches. ch 2, turn.

evenly and shallowly as possible. When you get to the beg sc, join with a sl st. DO NOT TURN. Work reverse sc back around the entire edge, join w/ sl st at beg. Fasten off. Fold end of belt around buckle and sew with yarn needle. Weave in ends.

Fpdc= front post double crochet Bpdc= back post double crochet

Ballou Belt
Beth Nielsen
2011 Finished Size: 37 long, one size fits most. For a longer belt, just keep repeating rows 25 before the decrease row. Yarn: Lion Brand Vannas Choice #4 worsted weight yarn in Honey (MC, 1 skein) and Chocolate (CC, 1 skein) Hook: C2/2.75 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: 2 or slightly larger belt buckle, yarn needle Gauge: 10 st and 6 rows in front and back post dc=2. Special Stitches: Reverse Single Crochet: sc from left to right, creating a decorative edge. Notes: The buckle you choose can really be an interesting detail in this project. Look at

Row 3: Repeat Row 2. Row 4: *Bpdc in first 3 st, Fpdc in next 3 st, repeat from *, ch 2, turn. Row 5: Repeat Row 4. Rows 6-118: Repeat rows 2-5. Row 119 (decrease row): Sk first 2 st, Fpdc in next st, Bpdc in next 3 st, Fpdc in next 3 st, Bpdc in next st and end st. Ch 2, turn. Row 120: Sk first st, Fpdc in next 3 st, Bpdc in next 3 st and end st. Ch 2, turn. Row 121: Sk first st, Bpdc in next 2 st, Fpdc in next 2 st and in last st. Ch 2, turn. Row 122: Bpdc in next 2 st, Fpdc in next 2 st. Fasten off. Edging: Starting in corner of Row 1 with CC, sc evenly around entire edge of belt. This may be difficult at some points because of the stitch structure, but try to work as For more patterns, tips, and common abbreviations, please visit