Tunisian Crochet Belt

MATERIALS:

• RED HEART ® RED HEART Fiesta 1 skein each 6341 Millenium (A)
• RED HEART Super Saver 1 skein each: 256 Carrot (B), 718 Shocking Pink (C)
• Afghan Crochet Hook: 6.5 mm (US K/10.5).
• 2” belt buckle.
• Yarn needle

SIZE:
Belt is 2” by desired length.

GAUGE:
9 sts = 2”.
Gauge is not important for this project.

Belt
With A, ch 9.
Row 1:
Working in back loops only, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, *yarn over, draw loop through and leave on hook, insert hook into next ch; repeat across chain. Do not turn.
Row 2: Yarn over, draw through one loop, *yarn over and draw through two loops; repeat from * until one loop remains on hook. Turn.
Row 3: *Insert hook from right to left behind single vertical thread, yarn over, draw loop through and leave on hook; repeat from * across. Do not turn.
Repeat Row 2-3 until piece measures desired length plus 2” for buckle, end with Row 2.
Slip st across.
Fasten off.

Finishing
Following Chart and using B, cross-stitch Chart along the length of Belt. Repeat with C.
Fold one end of Belt around handle of buckle and sew in place.
Weave in ends

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