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Joan Beebe

The Santa Fe Belt replicates the geometric diamond patterns found in Native American basket weaving. The beads and fringe details enhance a trendy accessory that can be worn year round.

Finished Size 2½” wide and 25 (27¾, 30¾, 33½, 36½)” long, excluding tails. Belt shown measures 25″.

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 220 yd 201 m/3½ oz 100 g): #3717 sand, 1 skein.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Cable needle (cn); 225 (250, 275, 300, 325) size 6/0 seed beads; floss threader or beading needle; stitch holder; tapestry needle; ¼ yd fabric, matching thread, and sewing needle for lining (optional).

Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows of Cable chart = 2½” wide and 2 7/8″ high.