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MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft Collection Paints (100% Acrylic): 2 oz (A)

Caron International's Simply Soft Collection (100% Acrylic): 1 oz (B), 1 oz (C)

Shown in: #0006 Oceana (A); #0007 Aqua Mist (B); #0004 Blueberry (C)

One size US K-10.5 (6.5mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

GAUGE

Gauge is not critical for this project

STITCHES USED

Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st)

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

Surface slip stitch: Hold a slip knot (not on hook) on WS of piece. Insert hook from RS to WS. Place slip knot on hook, draw loop to RS. *A small distance from last insertion, insert hook from RS to WS through piece, yarn over, draw loop to RS and through loop on hook (surface slip stitch made); repeat from * as needed.

BELT

With A, ch 145 loosely.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch across, turn—143 dc.

Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.

Row 5: Ch 2, dc in each st across.

Fasten off.

With B, work a line of surface slip stitch, lengthwise across belt, between Rows 1 and 2. With C, work another line of surface slip stitch between Rows 4 and 5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

FINISHING

Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

Tassels (make and attach 6 – 2 each in A, B, and C)

Note: Attach one tassel of each color to each end of belt.

Cut 8 strands of yarn, 6"/15cm long. Hold all strands together and fold in half forming a loop at folded end. Draw loop through one end of belt, thread ends of strands through loop and pull to tighten and secure. Trim ends. Repeat to attach 2 more tassels to same end of belt, then attach 3 tassels to other end of belt.