Aífe
Aífe is a belt worked in Tunisian crochet, the surface stitches are reminiscent of Celtic and medieval embroidery that adorns hems, necklines and waistlines.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Finished waist circumference: 67 (72.5, 83, 93, 103.5)(114, 124, 134.5, 145, 155)cm / 26.5 (28.5, 32.75, 36.5, 40.75)(45, 48.75, 53, 57, 61)”
Designed with no ease.
Rajani is wearing size 3 with 3cm / 1.25” of negative ease.
Measurements
Length: 67 (72.5, 83, 93, 103.5)(114, 124, 134.5, 145, 155)cm / 26.5 (28.5, 32.75, 36.5, 40.75)(45, 48.75, 53, 57, 61)”, (not including button loops).
Width: 9cm /3.5” for all sizes.
Yarn
Di Gilpin Lalland DK (100% lambswool; 175m / 190yd per 50g)
Sample is made in colourways Agate (MC) and Linnet (CC).
MC: 95 (100, 115, 130, 145)(160, 175, 185, 200, 215)m / 105 (110, 125, 140, 160)(175, 190, 200, 220, 235)yd
CC: 15 (15, 20, 20, 20)(25, 25, 25, 30, 30)m / 15 (15, 20, 20, 25)(25, 25, 30, 30, 35)yd
Hook & notions
6mm (US J/10), at least 15cm / 6” long (a short hook without ergonomic grip can also be used
3 Buttons (size 28L / 18mm)
Tension
9 tss x 15 rows = 5cm x 10cm / 2” x 4” after blocking
