Knitting patterns for belts. Updated 9/28/26
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Free Patterns
Crux Belt
Versatile knit belt that can be worn with a buckle or tied. Knit with a subtle cross texture. Width of the belt is 6.5 cm/2 ½ inches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Ellen Kapusniak
Garter Stitch Haramaki
Haramaki (腹巻, literally “belly wrap” or “bellyband” in Japanese) are designed to keep your middle warm and stylish. This haramaki has straps, too, so that it can be wrapped around your body and bound in front. It is knitted flat and all in garter stitch. Designed by Sybil R
Makiko
Cirilia Rose’s versatile garment was inspired by the Japanese belly warmers known as haramaki, that keep vital organs covered to warm the entire body. It has been cleverly designed so it can be layered over your regular clothes to add warmth and style, and also serve as cowl or hood. And it’s reversible! XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Warming Belt
Belt with pockets for heating pads or re-usable heating packs. Designed by Astrid Schramm.
More Free Patterns
Norobi
Veronica O’Neil designed this 6 inch wide belt that can be wrapped in front or back.
Herringbone Belt
Herringbone stitch buttoned belt, with optional fabric lining. Can also be worn as a scarf. Designed by Di Gilpin. Fingering weight.
Alda Multi-Wear Scarf
Ruffled scarf with i-cord ties that can be worn in many different ways: as a wrapped scarf, cowl, mini stole, belt, and even as a headwrap. The frills on the scarf represent the endless waves on the vast ocean, and the name, Alda, means wave in Icelandic. Designed by Harpa Jónsdóttir for Knitty. Sport weight yarn.
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Winston Tweed Tie
Versatile necktie with a tweedy design that looks like hashtags. Knit with a simple slip stitch technique called mosaic knitting. Sport this dapper accessory around the neck, or wear as a belt, headband, or hatband! Worsted weight yarn. Web pattern is free. A printable pdf is available for purchase. Designed by Alexandra Tavel of Two of Wands.
Patterns for Purchase
Kimono Wrap Cardigan with Sash
Knit in pieces and seamed, the Kimono Wrap pattern features set-in, belled sleeves, turned hems, a wraparound collar, and a linen stitch sash. SIZES Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
