Crochet Obi Belt - free pattern

 

 

While working on the ideas and designs for the Little Women collection, I wanted to add a kind of a wide belt that would not be too complicated to make and then I remembered an Obi belt I had sewn years ago and thought I might use that one as a pattern. Which I did and here's the result!

For this belt I used Nako's Vals variegated yarn and a 3.00 mm hook. It takes about 50-60 gr of yarn for this belt. 

Used terms for belt (American terminology): chain (ch), half double crochet (hdc), half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog).  

Used terms for ties (American terminology): chain (ch), single crochet (sc), single crochet 2 together (sc2tog), half double crochet (hdc). 

Here's the pattern for the body of the belt:

Foundation and row 1: Ch18 and starting from 2nd st from hook, hdc1 across (17). Ch2, turn work. (Ch2 at the end of each row before turning).

Rows 2-21: repeat row 1 (above pattern in bold) (17).

Row 22:  hdc2 in 2nd st from hook, next hdc1 across up to the last st where you hdc2 (19).

Rows 23-25: hdc1 across (19)

Row 26: repeat row 22 (21)

Rows 27-28: hdc1 across (21)

Row 29: hdc2 in 1st st, hdc2 in 2nd st, next hdc1 across (23).

Row 30: hdc1 across (23)

Row 31: hdc1 across  until the last 2 st, where you have to hdc2 in both last stitches. (25)

Rows 32-33: hdc1 across (25) 

Row 34: rep row 29 (27)

Row 35:  hdc1 across (27)

Row 36:  rep row 29 (29)

Row 37-38:  hdc1 across (29)

Row 39: rep row 29 (31)

Rows 40-43: hdc1 across (31)

Rows 44: hdc1 across, hdc2tog in last 2 stitches (29).

Rows 45-46: hdc1 across (29)

Row 47:  rep row 44 (27)

Row 48: hdc1 across (27)

Row 49: rep row 44 (25)

Row 50: hdc1 across (25)

Row 51: rep row 44 (23)

Row 52: hdc1 across (23)

Row 53: rep row 44 (21)

Row 54: hdc1 across (21)

Row 55:  rep row 44 (19)

Row 56: hdc1 across (19)

Row 57: rep row 44 (17)

Rows 58-77: hdc1 across (17)

Cut yarn, tie a knot and weave tail.

Finished measurements: 60 cm across (length) 8,5 cm width at the sides and 16 cm down center at the widest point. 

Pattern for the ties: 

Foundation: Ch 3 and sl st into 1st st. Ch1 and turn work - do this at the end of each row! (2)

Row 1: sc2 in 1st st, sc1 in next (3)

Row 2: sc1, sc2 in 2nd st, sc1 in last (4)

Row 3: sc1, sc2 in next 2 sts, sc1 in last (6)

Row 4-5: sc1 across (6) 

Row 6: sc2tog, sc1 in next 2 sts, sc2tog (4)

Row 7: sc2tog 2 times (2). Ch 2 and turn work (counts as 1st hdc).

Row 8 - desired length: hdc1 across (3). 

Make the second tie.

When done, leave a really long tail which you'll use to sew the tie onto the belt foundation. The ties in this tutorial are 105 cm long.

Sewing: with belt face up, position the end  of the tie (face up) about 3 cm of tie counting from the edge of the belt. Pin it. In my pictures above I used about 6-7 cm of the tie and didn't like it, so pin first, see how you like it (depending on how long you made it) and then thread s tapestry needle and sew the tie onto the belt. Do so for the other side. 

What do you think? Would you wear something like this?

 

You will receive a free copy of this pattern as a gift with the purchase of the Sweet Flower Warmers.

7 Crochet Flower Stitches to Try

 

Rose Bud Pattern

I am always drawn to crochet flower stitches, which alongside with granny squares are the best one can use especially when making a (baby) blanket. 

Following are stitches I have pinned on my pinterest board here, most of them by mypicot. Let me say here that I am in no way affiliated with it, nor with any of the other sites I am sharing here.

 

 Daffodils in Pink

 

 Daisies>

 

 Daisies 2

And now Tulips, ladies and gents! It seems people on the internet are crazy about them :)

  Tulip 1

 

Tulip 2 She used this pattern.

 

Tulip 3

Below is the same pattern but it goes with schematics. 

Wooly Irish Rose - free pattern

 

For my recently made shawls I made complimentary Irish rose brooches and I firmly believe that do make a huge difference once pinned on said shawls. 

This is not a traditional crochet Irish rose pattern. I designed it a little bit differently and this time instead of cotton I used an acrylic (worsted) variegated yarn. In particular, I used Nako's Vals for all the pieces of my newest collection. I used a 3mm steel hook.

Used stitches:  chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), triple crochet (tr). American terminology used. 

Pattern:

Ch 5 and join to make a ring. 

Round 1: sc 6 in round.

Round 2: Ch4 and hdc1 in first (base) st.  Sl st in next st, ch 4 and hdc1 in that same stitch. Repeat this pattern for all remaining 4 stitches.

Round 3: ch3 and sl st (from behind the made petals) between 2 petals. Make 6 such chains.

Round 4: In the first chain space, sc1, dc3, sc1. Sl st into the next ch-space and repeat this pattern for the remaining chains.

Round 5: ch4 and sl st (from behind the made petals) between 2 petals. Make 6 such chains.

Round 6:  In the first chain space, sc1, hdc1,dc3, hdc1, sc1. Sl st into the next ch-space and repeat this pattern for the remaining chains. 

Round 7: ch5 and sl st (from behind the made petals) between 2 petals. Make 6 such chains.

Round 8:  In the first chain space, hdc1,dc2, tr2, dc2, hdc1. Sl st into the next ch-space and repeat this pattern for the remaining chains. Cut tail, make a knot, weave the ends. 

So, this is an ideal weekend project, do you agree? What's your go-to crochet flower you love working on the most? 

Crochet Lariats - "Little Women" Collection

 

These are the lariats I made for my Little Women Collection - there were 4 originally, but two didn't make the cut. I literally had no time to finish them for the photo-shoot and both being half done, I guess I'll leave them for another occasion.

The first one features chunky yarn lariat for which I designed a beautiful and easy-to-crochet pattern that also works up fast. I made vines to hang at the edges and decorated it with different sizes and patterns of roses strategically positioned to give richness to the whole piece. I have it in my shop here. 

 

This is the lariat I have already shown a couple of weeks ago. 

You can find more about it here. 

Inspirational Monday - The Knit World of Natalija

 

I have been following Natalija for a longer period now and I am always in awe with her masterfully knit and embroidered fingerless gloves. They are all little masterpieces, to say the least!

Natalija lives in Lithuania and is a mom of 3 daughters. 

As she says: "I love to learn and discover, therefore, never focusing not on one kind of handicraft. I love detailed works and miniatures. My favorite handicrafts are crochet, knitting and paper art, but it is only a small part what I can do."

She finds inspiration in nature and is deeply touched by its  colors, smells, shapes and secrets.

Discover her magical world here.

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Amy Crochet Shawl - "Little Women" Collection

 

 

I am happy to show you my Amy shawl and warmers that incidentally became the perfect match. 

The eye-catching pattern of the scarf together with the amazing variegated yarn makes it luxurious and posh with a touch of a sensual and romantic flair  It can be styled in different ways, you just have to let your imagination run wild. 

I have them listed in my shop here and here.

If you are interested in the pattern for the warmers - it is here.

Wishing you a lovely weekend!

Coats & Jackets Refashioning Ideas

I am sharing some coats and jackets refashioning ideas on my website. I'll be glad if you drop me a visit!