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Belts are back – Free Crochet Belt Patterns

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Belts are back!  Have you seen the latest fashions?  Many are belted or have belts added to a layered look as an accessory.  They must be fashionable because my daughter has finally asked for something crocheted – a belt!  This took me online to browse through fashion shots and free pattern sites to see what’s out there.

My daughter is petite and very wasp-shaped, so she looks better in a very thin belt.  However, she looked splendid in a bride’s maid dress that was very tailored with a cummerbund (Cumberland) type waist accent.  She’s easy to suit. Many of us aren’t so easy.  I won’t wear a belt these days.  No need to accent something I no longer have – a waistline!

Here are some cool belts I found.  Hope you’ll enjoy them.

This one is great for a soft look.  The findings (buckles, etc) are readily available at craft stores – or scrounge from an old belt or purse that you can rip up.

Braided Belt

Braided Belt

Braided Belt

This vintage beauty for the small waisted woman can be made with pearls or any other small bead you like:

Vintage Pearl Belt

Vintage Pearl Belt

Vintage Belt

This one has no pattern, but I like the idea.  Just take an edging pattern that you like, crochet it to the dimensions you need, and add a buckle.  I’d put a less contrasting buckle on if it were my belt, but that’s purely a personal preference.  There are plenty of free edging patterns available online and in books you might already own.  Make it to suit you.

Crochet Edging Belt

Crochet Edging Belt

Belt with buckle

Here’s another narrow vintage belt that I think is very pretty.  You could make it wider by doubling the width??

Karen's Vintage Variety Belt

Karen’s Vintage Variety Belt

Karens Variety Belt

Another idea is just to take a skinny scarf pattern and make it long enough to tie around your waist.  Couldn’t be any easier than that, especially if you’re narrow around the middle.

You’ll find other belt ideas in this inexpensive Ebook I’ve reviewed before:

Crochet belts E-book

Vintage belt 

Belt Pattern #2257

Belt Pattern #2328       

We hope you enjoyed this collection of free crochet belt patterns and that you’ve found a design that catches your eye. With these patterns, you can create stylish and functional belts that will add a touch of handmade charm to your wardrobe. Whether you prefer thin or wide belts, simple or intricate designs, there is a pattern here for you.

Crocheting your own belt is a great way to express your creativity and make a statement with your fashion choices. Plus, you can customize the colors and textures to match your personal style. So go ahead and give it a try – you’ll be amazed at what you can create with just a hook and some yarn!

 

Comments

  2. I gave up belts long ago in favor of long shirts untucked! BUT I have a narrowly waisted daughter! I know she’ll enjoy these ideas!

  3. Where can I find buckles. I am crocheting santa dolls and have patterns for the belt but need to buy the buckle #3198-61.Thanks for you help.
    Shirley

  4. I am also looking for the santa belt buckle #3198-61. Please let me know if anyone knows where I could get these. Thanks!!!

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Shock Wave Free Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern

This Free Shock Wave Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern from Mary Maxim looks like one of those wonderfully satisfying projects that gives big cozy payoff without fiddly detail. Mary Maxim lists it as a free download, designed as a crochet afghan/lap blanket, with a finished size of 45 x 50 inches.

What immediately stands out is the yarn choice. The pattern is made with Bernat Blanket Extra Thick, using 5 skeins, and calls for a U.S. U/50 (25 mm) crochet hook. That is gloriously chunky territory, which usually means fast progress and lots of squishy texture. If you are in the mood for a project that feels substantial in your hands and grows quickly row by row, this one definitely has that appeal.

Mary Maxim describes the blanket as having a beautifully textured, plush, soft finish and suggests it as a project for home décor or gifting. Based on the materials and oversized hook alone, that sounds about right. This feels like the sort of blanket you make for curling up on the couch, draping over a chair, or giving as a practical handmade gift that will actually get used instead of folded away “for best.”

The pattern is marked Easy, and the listed stitch requirements are straightforward: chain, repeat, double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch. That makes it sound approachable for confident beginners and very appealing for anyone who wants a relaxing crochet project without too much counting drama.

I also think the lap blanket size is a smart one. Not every crochet blanket needs to become a giant commitment that takes over the lounge room and your will to live. A 45 x 50 inch blanket is a useful, manageable size for gifting, for wheelchairs or reading nooks, or just for keeping on hand for chilly evenings. That practicality gives this pattern extra appeal. The usability point is my own take based on the finished dimensions Mary Maxim provides.

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My overall take? This looks like a fast, cozy, beginner-friendly crochet blanket pattern with plenty of texture and instant-gratification energy. Very much the sort of project you start because it looks easy, then keep going because the yarn feels ridiculously soft.