Easy-to-Follow Crochet Braided Strap Tutorial

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Perfect for headbands, belts, or bag straps!

Materials

• Yarn: Snowball Soft (or any worsted-weight yarn)
• Hook: 2.5 mm (or size to match yarn)
• Notions: Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations

Term	Definition
CH	Chain stitch
HDC	Half double crochet
SC	Single crochet
SLST	Slip stitch

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Instructions

Foundation & First Row

1. Foundation Chain:
   • Make a slipknot and CH 11.
2. Row 1:
   • Starting in the 2nd CH from hook, work 1 HDC.
   • Continue 1 HDC in each CH across (10 HDC total).

Second Row (Back Loop Only)

1. Turn: CH 1, flip work.
2. Back Loop Only (BLO):
   • Work 5 HDC into the back loops of the next 5 stitches.
3. Chain Loop:
   • CH 15.
   • SLST into the first CH to form a ring.
4. Complete Row:
   • Work 5 HDC into the remaining stitches (10 HDC total for row).

Third Row (Braid Section)

1. Turn: CH 1, flip work.
2. First 5 HDC: Work 5 HDC as usual.
3. Braid Loop:
   • Work 16 SC into the 15-CH loop from the previous row.
4. Last 5 HDC: Work 5 HDC to finish the row.

Fourth Row (Repeat Second Row)

1. Turn: CH 1, flip work.
2. Work 5 HDC.
3. CH 15, SLST into first CH to form a ring.
4. Work 5 HDC to complete the row.

Fifth Row (Repeat Third Row)

1. Turn: CH 1, flip work.
2. Work 5 HDC.
3. Work 16 SC into the 15-CH loop.
4. Work 5 HDC to finish.

Continue the Pattern

• Alternate between Row 4 (CH loop) and Row 5 (SC into loop) until the strap reaches your desired length.

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Braiding the Strap

1. Once complete, lay the strap flat.
2. Weave the loops:
   • Pass the 2nd loop through the 1st loop.
   • Pass the 3rd loop through the 2nd loop.
   • Continue until all loops are braided.
3. Secure the end:
   • Sew a button at the starting end.
   • Use the last loop as a buttonhole.

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Finishing

• Weave in all loose ends.
• For a polished look, gently steam-block the strap.

Tip: Adjust the CH length (e.g., CH 20 for a looser braid).

Enjoy your custom strap! 🧶

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