Krissy Belt Pattern

Krissy Belt

 I had a ball of this yarn sitting in my stash for almost 3 years, waiting for the perfect project to come to mind. I think I nailed it. I can’t think of anything that would have worked better for this very beautiful ribbon yarn with it’s wonderful sparkle. This belt mixes 3 stitch patterns I’ve never seen used together; ribbing, I-cord, and dropped stitches, which I feel mix perfectly. The uneven fringe adds another unique touch to this beautiful belt, that’s fun to wear on the hips over jeans, a long skirt, around your neck, whatever. A mini version makes the perfect gift for any little girl over age 2.

Materials:
Yarn Lion Brand Incredible (100% nylon; 110 yd[100m]\ 50 g): 1 ball color of your choice, or approx. 100 yds any other ribbon yarn

Needles Set of 2 US size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles, or short circular needles

Notions Small crochet hook, tapestry needle, scissors


Pattern Notes:
To help determine the length your belt should be, wrap around hips and decide where you would like the belt to hang. Keep in mind that you will be adding fringe, so you want to allow room when deciding on your length. I usually stop when the belt hangs just at my knee’s (without fringe), I like the belt to hang all the way down to my feet. If you are making the belt to give determine the recipient’s height and subtract a few inches for a long belt or feet for a shorter belt. Always keep in mind that you will be adding fringe.

Belt

CO 12 sts

Rows 1-15: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.

Row 16: *K2Tog, P2* to end, turn work.

Row 17: *K2Tog, P1* to end, turn work.

Rows 18-20: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.

Begin I-Cord

Row 21: K to end, do not turn. Slide all sts to opposite end of needle.

Row 22: K all sts (pull yarn tightly from back), slide to other end of needle.

Row 23: K into each st wrapping yarn twice in every st, slide sts.

Row 24: K each of 6 sts dropping extra loops off needle after every st, slide sts.

Rep rows 23 and 24 until belt is about 2.5 inches from desired length (without fringe)

Do not turn work.

Next row: Still working I-Cord. K to end, slide sts. Rep 2 more times.

Turn work.

Next 3 rows: *K1, P1* to end, turn work.

Next row: *Kf&b, P1* to end, turn work.

Next row: *Kf&b, P2* to end, turn work.

Next 14 rows: *K2, P2* to end, turn work.

BO all sts in patt.



Fringe Cut 24 random lengths of your yarn. Attach 12 lengths of ribbon to each end of belt with crochet hook. If fringe is too long trim to desired length. To keep fringe uneven trim strands individually as needed.



Abbreviations

*………Repeat instructions between asterisk as directed



BO…....Bind off



CO…....Cast on



K…...…Knit

Kf&b.…Knit into front and back of stitch (increase)

K2Tog...Knit 2 stitches together (decrease)





P………Purl



Patt……Pattern

Rep……Repeat

St(s)…...stitches