Knitted Boulder Belt
Introducing the Knitted Boulder Belt, a quirky and charming accessory that adds a unique touch to any outfit! This belt is not just any ordinary accessory; it's handcrafted with care and attention to detail, making it a cozy and stylish addition to your wardrobe. With its knitted texture and sturdy boulder buckle, it effortlessly combines fashion and functionality. Whether you're looking to spruce up your casual look or simply want to make a statement, the Knitted Boulder Belt is sure to become your new favorite go-to piece.
SIZE
S [M, L, XL, XXL]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Width: 1.25 inches
- Length: 38.5[44, 49.5, 55, 60.5] inches
MATERIALS
- Lanaknits Allhemp3 [100% hemp; 150 yd/137 m per 40g skein]; color: Avocado 10; 1[2, 2, 2] skeins.
- Note: Size S uses exactly one skein, with very little left over. A second skein may be desired.
- 1 set US #0/2mm double-point needles
- Cable needle
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pin
- 1 belt buckle, with or without center prong, 1 1/2 inches wide
GAUGE
28 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
68 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in wheat ear cable pattern, after ironing flat
PATTERN NOTES
Wheat Ear Cable Pattern
Rounds 1, 2, and 3: P2, k13, p2, k11.
Round 4: P2, sl3 to cable needle and hold to back of work, k3, k3 from cable needle, k1, sl3 to cable needle and hold to front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle, p2, k11.
Buckle Hole Cable Pattern
Round 1: P2, k13, p2, k11.
Round 2: P2, k6, reach left needle behind work and pick up center st of stockinette section (this is sixth stockinette st, the last st on second double-pointed needle), k this st tog with next st on left needle, k next st and pass previous st over, k5, p2, k5, bring yarn over right needle to front of work then between needles to back of work, k5. This joins the front of the belt to the back of the belt at the buckle hole (and makes the hole).
Round 3: P2, k6, k1 into loop on second needle (do not drop loop from second needle), k6, p2, k5, k again into loop, k5.
Round 4: P2, sl3 to cable needle and hold to back of work, k3, k3 from cable needle, k1, sl3 to cable needle and hold to front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle, p2, k11.
DIRECTIONS
Leaving an 18-inch tail, CO 28 sts.
Divide sts on needles as follows: 17 sts on first needle, 6 sts on second needle, 5 sts on third needle. Join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. If desired, use safety pin to mark beg of round.
Work in Wheat Ear Cable Pattern. If using a buckle with no center prong, cont until work measures 38[43.5, 49, 54.5, 60] inches, then cont to "Belt Tip". If using a buckle with a center prong, cont until work measures 32[37.5, 43, 48.5, 54] inches, ending with Round 4 of cable pattern.
*Work 4 rounds of Buckle Hole Cable Pattern once. Work 4 rounds of Wheat Ear Cable Pattern once. Repeat from * 4 times more.
Cont in Wheat Ear Cable Pattern until work measures 38[43.5, 49, 54.5, 60] inches.
Belt Tip
Round 1: P2tog, k2, sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, k2, p2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog.
Round 2: Sl1, k1, psso, k1, sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog.
Round 3: Sl1, k1, psso, k1, sl1, k2tog, psso, k1, k2tog, sl1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog.
Round 4: [Sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog] twice.
Round 5: [Sl1, k2tog, psso] twice. 2 sts rem.
Pass first st over second st. Break yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, pull tail through last st.
FINISHING
Weave in ends securely by weaving back and forth a couple of times to secure, then inserting needle down into tube formed by belt for a couple of inches. Pull the threaded needle tightly so the belt scrunches up a bit, cut yarn, and pull belt straight.
Set an iron to "Cotton/Linen" setting with steam. Before pressing, the belt will be cylindrical, like a snake. Use your fingers to flatten out a small section of the belt so that the cable pattern appears on top, with one stitch of the stockinette backing along each edge (see photos). Holding the section flat, but keeping your fingers away from the section to be pressed, cover with a press cloth, and press with steam. Repeat, section by section, until the entire belt is pressed flat. Allow belt to cool before sewing on the buckle.
Sew buckle securely to CO end of belt. Weave in rem end. Your Boulder Belt is complete!