garter belt by Melissa balthazar

garter belt

Crochet
May 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in DC
3.5 mm (E)
4.0 mm (G)
5.0 mm (H)
6.0 mm (J)
140 - 200 yards (128 - 183 m)
S to 5x
US
English
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This pattern is a digital download only and not a finished product. with this pattern you will be able to create a beautiful garter belt made to fit perfectly ranging from size small to 5x. This pattern has been tested by diverse group of “hookers” (pun intended). These testers ranged in size from medium to 4x/5x. This pattern is 13 pages long, with very detailed, step by step instruction as well as step by step photos. My testers ranged from beginner all the way up to expert. Any notes I was given were worked into the final edit for over all readability and success.

Skill level: Easy/beginner

Supplies needed:

Hook used: 3.5mm (follow gauging for hook
size)
Yarn: any worsted weight (4 yarn)
I used 142 yds (3 ounces) for the size S/L
for larger sizes you will need more yarn
(adjust as needed)

Tapestry needle: for weaving in
ends(optional) I weave my ends in with a
small hook

Metal pieces: (4 of each) 1 inch O rings, 1
inch adjustable slide buckles movable center recommended, 1 inch suspender/pacifier/ mitten clips

Terms glossary (U.S)

Ch/s: chain/es Sl st: Slip Stitch
DC: double crochet St/s: Stitch/es
Sc: Single crochet. hdc: half double crochet
Fpdc: front post double crochet
Bpdc: back post double crochet
moss stitch: SC in first st, ch 1, skip next st, SC in following st.