Bohemian Crochet Belt

The Shabby Chic Belt pattern was originally part of the 2019 Bohemian Chic Blog Hop, a collaboration between myself and a fellow designer. This unique belt is made from eight granny squares, each crocheted using three vibrant colors of worsted weight yarn, and then joined together for a fun, eclectic look. While I appreciate the creativity of this design, my approach to belts has evolved since then. However, the granny square used in this pattern remains a versatile element that can be adapted into many other projects, making it a great addition to any crocheter’s repertoire.  

I love wearing belts that only serve as fashionable. Just a cute, chic, make you feel good kinda belt. I think those types of belts compliments an outfit on a larger scale verses those that are cute but necessary to hold up your pants and/or skirt. Level of Difficulty Beginner/Intermediate Yarn #4 Worsted; Color A (Mango), Color B (Turquoise), Color C (White), 50 yards (roughly) Hook and Notions Size Hook: H (5 mm), scissors, stitch markers and blunt needle Measurement 4 inches Gauge N/A

Abbreviations Ch/chs = chain/chains Sc = single crochet Hdc = half double crochet Dc = double crochet BLO = back loop only Sl st = slip stitch Sp(s) = space(s) Notes Make 8 squares (you can increase or decrease the amount of  squares depending on how long you need/want it) Chain 1 at beginning of round does not count unless otherwise stated. Chain 3 at beginning of round counts as a dc unless otherwise stated. Chain 4 at beginning of round counts as dc and chain 1 unless otherwise stated. Corner ROUND 2 work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) ROUND 3 work (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) ROUND 4 work (sc, ch 1, sc)

  COLORS: A – Mango; B – Turquoise; C – White

Instructions

Working with Color A Chain 4 (See Notes) Round 1: dc into 4^th chain from the hook, chain 1, *work 2 dc into same chain as 1^st stitch, chain 1, repeat from * 5 more times; join with a slip stitch into top of beginning chain 4. (8 petals) Fasten off and weave in ends. Join Color B in any chain 1 space. Round 2: Chain 3 (See Notes), work 2 dc into same chain 1 space, *skip next 2 dc, work Corner (See Notes) into next chain 1 space,** skip next 2 dc, work 3 dc into next chain 1 space, repeat from * 3 more times, ending last repeat at **, join with a slip stitch in top of chain 3 at beginning of round. Fasten off and weave in ends. Join Color A in any chain corner. (36 dc, 4 ch 2 sps) Round 3: *Work Corner in same Corner as join, BLO sc in next 9 dc,* repeat from * 3 more times, join with a slip stitch in 1^st sc. (52 BLO sc, 4 ch 2 sps) Fasten off and weave in ends. Join Color C in any corner. Round 4: *Work Corner in same Corner as join, sc in next 13 BLO sc,* repeat 3 more times; join with a slip stitch in 1^st sc. (60 sc, 4 ch 1 sps) Fasten off and weave in ends.

Joining: Sew the squares together as follows. Using Color B Place first two squares with Right Side together, using the whipstitch sew through the back loops only. Repeat this method until you have sewn all 8 squares together. Edging: Using color of your choice, sc evenly around. Tassels: Using all three colors or color of your choice (I used Colors A and C) Join yarn in the corners and in the middle on the short end. Chain 60, sc in the back bumps across. Fasten off, cutting yarn about 1 inch from the end. Be sure to do this on the other end as well. Optional: you can always chain more for the tassels on the ends if desired Fasten off and weave in all ends.