Ishtar by E.A. Kelley

Ishtar

Knitting
September 2009
DK (11 wpi) ?
3 stitches and 3 rows = 1 inch
in garter
US 11 - 8.0 mm
1.0 mm
324 yards (296 m)
adjustable
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is the designer’s take on a belly dancing belt. It is designed to be adjustable in size so even those of us with ample assets can shake our booty’s right off. It involves two different beading techniques.

SIZE
Adjust to fit based on these equations:
(Waist measurement + 10) x 3= SumA
SumA/2= SumB
SumB-28.5=SumC

MATERIALS
3 Crystal Palace Yarns, Waikiki 70% Rayon/ 30% Cotton; 105 yards/50g skeins)
color; 2872
105 yards upholstery thread, black
2 36-inch US 11/8mm circular needles
1 US size 12 (1mm) crochet hook Tapestry needle
40 jingle bells
220 coins
Tapestry needle
Row counter

GAUGE
3 stitches and 3 rows in 1 inch square in garter