DIY: How To Crochet a Belt// Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there! I hope you are having a nice start to your week! With this crochet belt I was entirely inspired by woven belts worn during the Summer time and I wanted to create my own version to share!

Ingredients:    
Crochet Hook>> H/8-5.50MM 
Craft Scissors  
Yarn Sewing Needle
Yarn used>>1 Skeins of  Each from Sugar N' Cream (Colors: Black & White)

Size Small (can be created to various sizes)
Belt Buckle [from Michaels] 

Stitch guide:   

HDC= half double crochet
SC=single crochet SS= slip stitch
ST(S)= stitch(es)
CH= chain
R[number]= Row

 STEP 1
CH 98 (or half desired waist measurement) [34 inches length] [2.5 inches width]
[Black] R1:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 2.
[White] R2:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 3.
[Black] R3:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 4.
[White] R4:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will change colors to start Row 5.
[Black] R5:  HDC the entire Row into All of the STS, and at the end of the Row, you will SS to complete work.

STEP 2
At the end of the crocheted piece, at the ends, single crochet across for a finishing technique. SS to complete work and weave in the remaining strands. [photo reference above on left.]

STEP 3
With the belt buckle, slip half an inch of the crocheted piece through the buckle, fold it over and with your yarn sewing needle, thread a bit of yarn. Sew the folded crocheted piece and sew the piece, using your yarn sewing needle. [photo reference above on right.]

x ashlee elle.