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Crocheted Belt (Waves)
by Lauren Pelc

One of the hottest fashion trends right now is the romantic Retro look. Lace on tops and all kinds of loopy beltings around the waist in different shapes and styles, with long ends and cords hanging down, are the cool thing to have!

Here's a pattern for a belt you can easily crochet! Add some ribbons, cords or tassels to them for a really hot fashion look!

Make them now to wear to school, shopping, or anywhere you go, and be the envy of everyone who sees them!!!

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MATERIALS:
1	Boye^® Steel Crochet Hook (size 2) (#6208-2)
1 yd.	Wrights^® 7/8" wide Grosgrain Ribbon (for finished belt size of approximately 32") (#223-145-055)
--	Crochet Cotton #10
1	Plastic Buckle
--	Aleene's OK to Wash-It Fabric Glue
1	1/4" Wide Flat Paintbrush with Short, Stiff Bristles
--	Plastic Wrap or Waxed Paper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Crocheting

Ch 252, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch.
Turn, * sk 2 sc, 5 dc, sk 2 sc, 1 sc,* repeat * to * for remaining sts. End off.
Repeat for the other side.
Finishing
Note: If a conventional-type buckle is to be used, finish one end of the ribbon by folding it in half lengthwise, stitching close to the end and turning to form a point. Press lightly.
Tear off a piece of plastic wrap about 12" longer than the ribbon. Lay flat on work surface.
Place 1" ribbon on plastic wrap - put it down off center so that there will be room to move the belt to dry after the glue is applied.
Put a line of glue about 6" long about 1/4 from each side of ribbon starting about 3" from one end of the ribbon.
Lay crocheting on the glue - one piece on each side with the straight sides approximately 1/8" in from the edges of the ribbon.
Repeat down the length of the belt until all the crochet work is glued down; put another line of glue on top of crocheting. Spread the glue with the paintbrush and then, using short up-and-down strokes (ala stenciling) work the glue into the threads. Make sure all the ribbon and threads have been thoroughly saturated with glue - add glue a little at a time if necessary. Do not leave excess glue on the belt.
Continue in this manner until all the crochet work is glued down. Recheck entire length of the belt to make sure all excess glue has been removed and to be sure the crocheting is properly lined up and securely glued down.
Carefully lift belt and move to a clean area of the plastic wrap to dry.
When the belt is dry, slip the starting end through the buckle and glue in place on back of belt.
Fold ribbon so that the beginning of the crochet work is on the front of the belt. Another piece of plastic wrap and a heavy object may be needed to hold the ribbon in place initially.
Enjoy!

KEY:
ch	chain	dc	double crochet
sc	single crochet	sk	skip

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Other Exciting Links:
Browse through our Boye Product line for more on crochet hooks. Check out our "I Taught Myself To Crochet" book.	Make another Crocheted Belt (zig zag). Visit the Wrights^® Classroom for more fun projects.


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