Materials:
Any weight of yarn (I used RH Boutique Unforgettable)
The amount of yarn is dependent upon how wide and how long you make it. I used less than one skein.
The amount of yarn is dependent upon how wide and how long you make it. I used less than one skein.
Hook suggested for yarn you are using - see yarn label.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Special Stitch:
DCL: [small daisy stitch or
daisy cluster stitch]
DCL in First Row: Insert hook in
st closing previous DCL, y/o, pull up a loop, insert hook in same
stitch as last spike of previous DCL,
y/o, pull up a loop, skip ch, insert hook into next chain, y/o, pull up a loop, y/o pull through all 4 loops
on hook, chain one to close cluster.
FIRST DCL in a Row: Ch 3, insert
hook into second ch from hook, y/o, pull up a loop, insert hook into
3rd ch from hook, y/o, pull up a loop, skip stitch, insert hook into
next stitch, y/o, pull up a loop, y/o pull through all 4 loops on
hook.
ALL OTHER DCL: Insert hook in st
closing previous DCL, y/o, pull up a loop, insert hook in same stitch as last spike of DCL, y/o, pull
up a loop, insert hook into next DCL, y/o, pull up a loop, y/o pull through all 4 loops on hook, chain one
to close cluster.
Helpful videos:
If you have NOT worked a DCL, this video may help you understand how to work this stitch.
http://youtu.be/xOuPwvXRF2g
This video is just how I work the first stitch in each row of sc, hdc, dc, and tr.http://youtu.be/l7aVVF2dbhY
This video is just how I work the first stitch in each row of sc, hdc, dc, and tr.http://youtu.be/l7aVVF2dbhY
Ch 11 (you can chain less for a skinnier belt or lots more for a wide scarf - just make sure it is a an ODD number),
1. hdc in 3rd ch from hook, (first two ch count as hdc), hdc in remaining chains across.
2. ch 2, hdc in next stitch and each across.
3. repeat 2 until you reach desired length of belt.
4. (Working DCL along LONG side of belt) ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook in base of hdc from row just finished, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch1 to close, work DCL stitch down the side, skipping one space between the 3rd and 4th loop on each stitch (see photo explanations below). Continue to work DCL down the side, to corner.
5. ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook into ch from beg ch, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch 1 to close, work DCL across beginning ch row to corner.
6. (Working DCL along LONG side of belt) ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook in ch from beg ch, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch1 to close, work DCL stitch down the side, skipping one space between the 3rd and 4th loop on each stitch (see photo explanations below). Continue to work DCL down the side, to corner.
7. ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook into top of first hdc, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch 1 to close, work DCL across beginning ch row to corner.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
If desired add fringe to the narrow ends of belt.
To add fringe, cut strand 7" (or double the length desired) pieces. I used 5 strands for each DCL. Fold all the strands desired for the DCL in half, pull up a loop of all the strands using hook, make sure ends are even, pull all strands through loop and pull tight. Repeat for each DCL. Trim Fringe to ensure it is even.
If you have questions, just ask!
DCL photo explanation:
5. ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook into ch from beg ch, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch 1 to close, work DCL across beginning ch row to corner.
6. (Working DCL along LONG side of belt) ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook in ch from beg ch, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch1 to close, work DCL stitch down the side, skipping one space between the 3rd and 4th loop on each stitch (see photo explanations below). Continue to work DCL down the side, to corner.
7. ch 3, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, pull up a loop, insert hook in top of stitch just completed, pull up a loop, insert hook into top of first hdc, pull up a loop, pull a loop through all four loops, ch 1 to close, work DCL across beginning ch row to corner.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
If desired add fringe to the narrow ends of belt.
To add fringe, cut strand 7" (or double the length desired) pieces. I used 5 strands for each DCL. Fold all the strands desired for the DCL in half, pull up a loop of all the strands using hook, make sure ends are even, pull all strands through loop and pull tight. Repeat for each DCL. Trim Fringe to ensure it is even.
If you have questions, just ask!
DCL photo explanation:
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| Ch3. |
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| Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook |
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| Pull up a loop |
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| Insert hook into top of last stitch completed. |
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| Pull up a loop |
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| skip the space of one stitch, insert hook into next space |
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| pull up a loop |
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| Y/O and pull a loop through all 4 loops on hook |
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| Ch 1 (DCL completed) |
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| Where the 3rd and 4th loops go on this edge! |
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| See the space between 3rd loop and fourth loop?? |
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| What the edging looks like... |
Beautiful!
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