Old Shale Belt by Teva Durham

Old Shale Belt

Knitting
January 2011
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
8.8 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
in Old Shale Variation
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 yards (91 m)
2.5" wide x 33" long
English

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
2.5” wide x 33” long
Note: Belt can be made to fit any desired measurement. Simply measure waist or hip and add 4” for final Belt length.

MATERIALS
Leather Cord (1 mm round / 100 yards): 1 spool white with pearl finish
Note: This cord is commonly available at beading and trimming stores.

NEEDLES
One pair straight needles size US 5 (3.75 mm)
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS
2.25” round buckle with center shank

GAUGE
11 sts and 15 rows = 2.5” (6 cm) in Old Shale Variation