Ruffled Hip Belt Crochet Pattern

Take a plain outfit from boring to lively with this crocheted belt. This one is embellished with cowrie shells, but you can use beads or other craft store findings.

RED HEART® “Soft Yarn”: 1 ball each 9388 Wheat A, 9937 Garden Print B, and 9522 Leaf C.
Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
Yarn needle, 8 to 10 cowrie shells.

Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes
Medium and Large are in parentheses.
Belt Length (without ties) = 25½ (27¾, 30)”.

GAUGE: 14 sts = 4”; 20 rows = 4” in sc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.