Add a touch of elegance to your outfit with this crochet waist belt.

Designed with a romantic scalloped edge and breathable openwork stitches, this piece flatters the waist and transforms simple shirts or dresses into a statement look.

While this pattern is made to measure, two additional size options are provided for gifting or personal preference.

Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner or intermediate

Please note this pattern uses US terminology.

Hook: 5.0mm hook

Yarn weight: Worsted Weight (#4 Medium), although you can get away with DK (#3), thanks to the pattern being made to measure.

Accessories: 5 stitch markers, a tape measure, and blocking mat and pins.

More on Sizing: While this pattern is made to measure (and the only measuring is at the very beginning!), the directions for XS/S and M/L are included in the pattern, should you be making a gift.

Suggested Yarn:
24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand (100g/170m). It’s 100% Mercerized Cotton in the Worsted (#4 Medium) weight.

1 (2) skeins of 24/7 Cotton

OR

Hampton by Cascade Yarns (100g/250m). It’s 70% Pima Cotton and 30% Linen in the DK (#3 Light) weight.

1 (1) skeins of the Hampton.

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