Funky Rounds Crochet Belt Pattern

This crochet pattern won't make you go round in circles. Instead it is a simple pattern to create a belt with round disks.

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What you need

Double knitting yarn in variety of colors.
No # 3.50 crochet hook

Instructions

Sometimes the simplest crochet shapes make the most interesting accessories, and this Funky Rounds Crochet Belt is a perfect example. The design is made from a series of small crocheted circles joined together to create a colourful, slightly boho belt that can be worn over jeans, skirts, dresses or even tied loosely around a tunic.

Each little round is only about 1½ inches across, so this is a great scrap-yarn project and a fun way to play with colour. You can make every circle different for a bright, eclectic look, stick to a coordinated palette for something more polished, or use earthy tones for a softer bohemian style.

The individual motifs are quick to crochet and use basic stitches, making this a nice project for anyone who enjoys small repetitive pieces that can be worked whenever you have a spare few minutes. Once enough circles have been made, they are sewn together and finished with braided yarn ties at each end.

I also love how adaptable this pattern is. You could make it shorter as a decorative waist tie, longer for a low-slung belt, or even repurpose the same round motifs into a necklace, bag strap or garland.

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To make each 1 1/2 inch disk :

Work 3 ch,join into a circle with 1 ss into first ch.

1st round

Work 6 dc into circle, joining to first dc with ss

2nd round

Work 2 dc into each dc of previous round. Join with ss (12 dc)

3rd round

As 2nd round (24 dc)

4th round

*Work 2 dc into next 2dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * to end.

Join with ss (36 dc) fasten off.

Joining the rounds:

Join the circle as shown using matching or contrasting yarns, plait together several strand of yarn to form the cords for tying.

Sew the disks together then sew the tying ends onto the ends of the belt.