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.

HandMade: The Crochet Bow Belt.

Hello there! I have been creating handfuls of crochet bow belts for not only for my shoppe, but for myself! I adore bows and I adore crocheting, so why not mix the two loves together?  So I finally did. There is a small button in the back of the belt to latch and tighten the belt around your waist. I would like to push the idea a bit further, with little charms, pearls, studs and vintage buttons to personalize the belt. Of course, the simplistic version will always hold a place in my heart! Soon, (hopefully) I will be setting them upon my shoppe for purchase!

What I Wore: Closer To Closer.

Hello there! 2 More days to go until I am on vacation and I am quite excited about relaxing, enjoying the East Coast weather and not having to get up early to go to work. Oh and the main reason, to see my family back home! I might create a vacation outfit post; however, I haven't even started to pack so who knows how that will turn out just yet! Onto the outfit, I love this dress, I have quite a thing for denim/chambray dresses this summer and I felt like this one needed something extra. So I threw on a sleeveless lacy blouse underneath it for a little touch of femininity to it!

dress: lauren conrad/kohls

blouse: urban outfitters

belt: off another dress

flats: mossimo/target

bag: betseyville

hair bow: handmade by me [found here!]

rings and things: target/glitter accessories 

earrings: vera wang/kohls

Oh and on the crochet side of things, I am working on a handful of crochet bow belts, some with studs, some with charms, some patterned and some classic style! Will be placing them into my shoppe as well! I'm pretty elated with how they are coming out so far and I plan to update more information and posts with it, most likely when I return from my vacation!