FASHION SUCCESSORIES
Material Required SUSAN BATES® or MARCIA LYNN® Crochet Hook D or 3 1 Pack “Bone” rings—size desired 2 Yards Velvet Ribbon 4-ply Knitting Worsted—1 ounce
Working tightly, work 30 s c around first bone ring and join with a sl st. Without breaking yarn, work 15 s c in next ring (to cover half) and continue to work 15 s c in each ring until 19 rings are joined. Work 30 s c in last ring (20th), and then working down the other side, work 15 s c in each ring (to cover other half) until all rings have been covered. Weave in end of yarn. Slip ribbon in and out of each ring, leaving end on each side long enough to make a bow. Belt may be made longer or shorter by adding or subtracting rings in multiples of two. Always use an even number of rings.
Covered Buttons
When making covered buttons, always use the smallest crochet hook possible for the yarn you are using. Work should be firm to make a neat button. Also, the cover should be a very tight fit. Lay yarn on table and make a double loop. Pick loops up, and insert crochet hook, and bring through a loop from ball end of yarn. Ch 1 to secure loop. Work 6 s c in loop. Pull short end until hole is completely closed. Fasten this end off.
Round 2: Work 2 s c in each s c around.
Round 3: * Work 1 s c in first s c, 2 s c in next s c. Repeat from * around (18 s c). If you are covering a larger button, continue to increase 6 s c in each round until piece is size of top of button.
Woman’s Belt
