Crocheted Belt Pattern #2275

Starting at one end, ch 22, turn.

1st row: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch (eyelet), dc in each of next 5 ch, skip 3 ch, dc in each of next 6 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 2 dc in next ch. Ch 2, turn.

2nd row: 2 sc in first dc, sc in next dc, sc in ch-1, sc in each of next 5 dc, skip 2 dc (center point). Sc in each of next 5 dc, sc in next ch-1, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc. Ch 2, turn.

3rd row: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, skip 2 middle sc, sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 2, turn.

4th to 6th rows incl: Same as 3rd row, but making ch-3 at end of 6th row.

7th row: 2 dc in first sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, dc in each of next 6 sc, skip 2 center sc, dc in each of next 6 sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc, 2 dc in last sc, ch 2, turn.

Repeat these 6 rows (2nd to 7th incl.) until belt measures desired length.

Measure off four 13-yd. lengths of yarn (2 strands of each color), twist tightly, then double the twisted strands and give them a second twist in the opposite direction. Starting at double-pointed end, run cord through eyelets, as in illustration, to within 4 eyelets of opposite end, leaving ends of cord free. Cut looped end of cord and make a knot at each end. Cut raw ends close. Place double-pointed end under opposite end and tie.

Sew on snap fasteners.