June 7, 2002, Newsletter Issue #51: The Finishing Touches

Tip of the Week

For that "retro" look, so popular today, a crochet buckle is the perfect finishing touch! All you need are plastic rings of various sizes (available in most craft stores and dollar stores), and the same yarn used in your project or belt.
I love the look of three rings together, laying side by side, the middle ring being slightly larger than the outer two rings. (I used 1" rings on the outer, and a 2" ring for the middle ring). With the same yarn, work single crochets (sc) closely and tightly around rings until full, and join with a slip stitch (ss). Fasten off. Repeat for each ring. Sew rings together, side by side. Lap one end of a belt through the ring on one side and sew end to wrong side. Repeat for other end. Finish one end with a fastener such as a snap.

Trim, trim, everything is trim these days (except me ... I have to lose my winter fat)! Here is a super simple pattern for a versatile cord (great for a pouch strap or tie belt) which converts into a braid (great for trimming!) when flattened!
The type of yarn or thread used is simply up to you! (You`re the designer!). This can be made with a single strand, or double strand and a suitable crochet hook.

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS.
Round 2: Sc in front loop of each sc around. Repeat round 2 until desired length!
Final Round: Sc in every other sc around (this decreases and closes the tube). Cut yarn leaving a 10" end. Thread the end into a darning needle and draw the end through the remaining stitches. Fasten off securely and weave in all ends.




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