Basic Crochet Belt Pattern with Buckle

The thermal stitch makes this basic crochet belt pattern thick and sturdy. The neat and tidy rows also give the fabric a woven look. The texture, plus the classic buckle, come together to make this the perfect belt that will go with everything!

Crochet Belt Possibilities

I originally started making belt patterns because I have a large collection of dresses that are missing the belts they first came with. The first belt I designed was The Floral Belt. I made it feminine and soft, to match a flowy, peach and green dress with large flowers.

When I pulled out the blue and pink dress in the photos below, I didn’t think the tiny floral design would look as good with the details of the floral belt. It needed something with more clean simplicity.

So, I decided to go with a classic belt style. No bells and whistles, just a sturdy band with a functional buckle.

The Yarn for this Belt Pattern

When making my yarn choice for a belt pattern, my highest priority is getting the perfect color match. For this particular dress, Two of Wands Cottino in the color Dusk was just the right blue. I also liked that it was made from natural fibers (cotton and wool), so I knew it would be sturdy and washable.

And, though I don’t usually go for lighter weight yarns (since I am impatient and like things to work up quickly), the size 3 yarn made for a nice solid weave and beautiful texture.

My one complaint is that the cottino yarn is fairly loosely spun and it was very splitty to crochet with. It took a little patience but, as is often the case, in the end I felt it was worth it to have the amazing fabric and perfect color match! I’m very pleased with how the belt turned out.

Crochet Belt Skill Level

I would categorize this belt pattern as intermediate level. The overall construction is quite simple since it is almost completely comprised of rows upon rows of the same stitch. However, the stitch itself – the thermal stitch – can be quite tricky if you’ve never done it before. I have included a link to a video tutorial in the pattern to give you a little extra help.

It can also be a little tricky to crochet around the belt buckle if you have never done that before. I have included detailed photos for those steps in the pattern.

So, for those two reasons I would call this one intermediate. But once you get the thermal stitch down, this is a project you can easily do while mindlessly watching your favorite t.v. show!

Pattern

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Materials:

• 121 Yards Two of Wands Cottino yarn weight 3 light (55% cotton 45% Superwash Merino Wool, 3.5oz/100g, 296yd/271m) Color: Dusk
• US H/ 5.0 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• 1/2″ Belt Buckle Slider

Gauge:

After row 32: 4” long x 1 5/8” wide

Finished Size:

36” x 1 5/8” (not including buckle)

Abbreviation Key:
(ch) chain
(sl st) slip stitch
(sc) single crochet
(hdc) half double crochet
Special Stitch: (scts) Single Crochet Thermal Stitch

How to Crochet the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch:

Before starting the thermal stitch, complete a row of single crochet, crocheting into the back loop only. On the next row, instead of inserting your hook into both loops of the stitch, insert your hook in the back loop only. Then insert your hook through the visible loop of the stitch in the row below it as well. Yarn over and pull the loop through 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.

For extra help, you can view a video tutorial of the thermal stitch here.

Pattern Notes:

I tend to crochet tightly. If you feel you are crocheting more loosely you can move to a smaller hook (or larger if you crochet even more tightly). Some people find they even need to go down two hook sizes to meet my gauge.

Photos are included in the instructions for key points that are the most difficult. There are not photos for every step, so be sure to read the instructions carefully and refer to the photos for additional assistance when applicable.

Pattern:

Ch 9.

Row 1: Sc (in back loop of chain) in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. <8>

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Scts in same st and in each st across. <8>

Rows 3+: Repeat row 2 until your belt is the length you need.

I completed 288 rows for a length of 35”.

Note on counting: Since the thermal stitch compacts the rows (working into the back side of the last row), each row that you can see from one side is actually 2 rows. So, when I counted 288 rows, from the side I was counting I could technically only “see” 144 rows.

To finish up neatly, on the final row you will scts across as in previous rows, but ALSO put your hook through the front loop of the stitch, in addition to the other two stitches. This means you are going through 3 loops (front loop, back loop and loop of stitch in previous row) to complete each stitch.

Optional curved end:

If you would like your final end to have a slight curve to it, you can add these 2 rows:

Row 1: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in same st. Sc in next st. Hdc in each of next 4 sts. Sc in each of last 2 sts. <8>

Row 2: Don’t chain. Turn. Sl st in first st. Sc in next st. Hdc in each of the next 4 sts. Sc in next st. Sl st in final st. <8>

Finish off.

Attach Buckle:

Attach yarn through the buckle to the right corner of the starting row. Do so by holding the yarn behind the buckle, feeding it forward through the bottom section of the buckle and through the right loop of the belt that is in front of the buckle.

Ch 1. Sc around the middle bar of the buckle. Do so by inserting hook through the next stitch and then under the bar. Grab the yarn that you are holding behind the buckle. Pull forward and through the stitch. Next, put hook above the bar, grab the yarn and pull through both loops, wrapping the yarn around the bar and completing the sc stitch. Repeat across. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Optional belt loop:

Row 1: Ch 19. Sc (in back loop of chain) in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. <18>

Row 2: Ch 1. Turn. Scts in each stitch across. <18>

Rows 3 & 4: Repeat Row 2.

Finish off. Wrap around belt. Using one of the tails and a yarn needle, whip stitch the 2 short sides of the loop together. Finish off and weave in any remaining ends.