Men’s Tool Belt Crochet Pattern

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Men’s Tool Belt Free Crochet Pattern

 

There are not very many crochet patterns for men out there.  I recently designed an apron for men and it sparked an idea for this men’s tool belt design.  This is a great pattern for him to get organized when he works on a project.  He can put certain tools in the pockets that will be needed for his upcoming project.  You can even customize this crochet pattern for women too! 

 

 

You can find a premium copy of the Men’s Tool Belt at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.

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I used Caron One Pound 16 oz/812 yd (1454 g/742 m)

Materials:
US Hook J/ 6 mm
500-600  yds of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker

Gauge:
 US Hook J/6 mm
 12 hbdc x 8 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch: 
R1:  ch 14, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hbdc in each st across.  turn (12 st)
R2:  ch 2, hbdc in each rem st across.  (12 st)
R3-R8:  Repeat R2

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
fdc = foundation double crochet
rep = repeat
rem = remaining
SM = stitch marker

Special Stitches:
Herringbone Double Crochet:
1. yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
2. pull first loop straight through the second (similar to a slip stitch)
3. yarn over, pull through 1 loop again. (2 loops on hook)
4.  yarn over and pull through both loops.

Notes:
* I used 2 strands of yarn held together to create a thicker tool belt.  
* the stitch count is a multiple of 6 if you want to customize the size of your tool belt.
* there are 2 options to choose from in creating the waist ties.
* ch 1 does not count as a st.
* ch 3 counts as the 1st dc.
* alt ch 2 counts as the 1st dc.
* be sure to count your stitches once and awhile.  

Video Tutorials:

Left Hand FDC here.
Left Hand HBDC here.
Right Hand FDC here.
Right Hand HBDC here.

Adding Waist Tie at the end of the row here.

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Customizing:

The tool belt can be crocheted for anyone.  Below you will find the gauge broken down into inches for that perfect fit.

Step 1:
Measure the front side of the waist from 1 hip to the other.  This will be your main tool belt piece.

Step 2:
Using your measurements from Step 1, divide the amount of stitches needed in half, this will give you your waist tie measurements.

**If you would like to make the waist ties longer, be sure to add the amount of stitches needed before you begin crocheting the tool belt**

Step 3:
For the height of the tool belt, measure from the hips down to mid-thigh. This will decide the number of rows you add before the waist ties are added.

Step 4:
Use the gauge below to choose the number of rows needed to meet the tool belt height.

Step 5:
Choose which option of the tool belt you would like to make and move on to the pattern below.  Again, Option 1 adds waist ties right to the tool belt and Option 2 allows you to make them separately.

Gauge:
3 st x 2 rows = 1”
6 st x 4 rows = 2”
9 st x 6 rows = 3”
12 st x 8 rows = 4 “

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You can find a premium copy of the Men’s Tool Belt at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or my Etsy Shop that contain Picture Tutorials and Step-by-Step instructions.

Tool Belt Crochet Pattern:
There are 2 options on how to make the tool belt. 
Option 1 has the waist ties attached right to the tool belt. 
Option 2 has instructions for separate waist ties.

Option 1 Tool Belt with Waist Ties:
**Video Tutorial for adding the fdc row at ten end of the row here**

NOTE:  If you would like longer waist ties this is where you would need to do it.  See Customizing above.

fdc 45 and lay aside, leaving a short tail of yarn to attach to the tool belt.  (this is your 2nd waist tie that will be added on at R18). Fasten off.  

Alternative:  ch 45, leaving a small tail of yarn to attach to the tool belt.  Fasten off.

R1:  fdc 60 turn (60 dc)
Alternative:  ch 63, hbdc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across.  turn (60 hbdc)

 

R2:  alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in the next st and each rem st across.  turn (60 st)

R3-R16:  Repeat R2 do not turn after R16

R17:  ch 2, fdc 2nd ch from hook, fdc 44 more times.  turn (45 fdc)
Alternative:  ch 45.  turn.  (45 ch)

 

**Video Tutorial for doing fdc row at the end of the row here**

R18:  alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in each rem st until the end of the row.  attach the fdc you crocheted earlier by hbdc in the 1st st and each rem st across.  (150 st) 

Use the short tail of yarn and attach it to the tool belt.

Alternative:  hbdc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st until the end of the row.  attach the ch you crocheted earlier by hbdc in 1st st and each rem st across.  

Use the short tail of yarn and attach it to the tool belt.

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

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Option 2 Tool Belt with Waist Ties:

R1:  fdc 60 turn (60 dc)
Alternative:  ch 63, dc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across.  turn (60 dc)

R2:  alt ch 3 (or ch 3), hbdc in the next st and each rem st across.  turn (60 st)

R3-R18:  Repeat R2 

Waist Ties:
Make 2
NOTE:  If you would like longer waist ties this is where you would need to do it.  See Customizing above.

Leave a long tail of yarn for attaching the waist tie to the tool belt.

R1:  fdc 45 turn (45 st)
Alternative:  ch 48, dc in the 4th ch from hook and each rem st across. turn  (45 st)

R2:  alt ch 3 (or ch 3) and hbdc in each rem st across.  (45 st)

If you did the alternative waist tie:
R3:  turn, ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across.  (45 st)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat R1 & R2 for 2nd waist tie.

Waist Tie Assembly:

Step 1:
Place waist tie and tool belt RS up.

Step 2:
Line up rows 1 & 2 on the side of the tool belt and waist ties to both sides of R1 of the tool belt.

Step 3:
Sew waist tie to tool belt.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of the tool belt.

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Pocket:

R1:  fdc 42 turn (42 dc)
Alternative:  ch 45, dc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st across.  (42 dc)

R2:  alt ch 3 (or ch 3) and hbdc in each rem st across.  (42 st)

R3-R8:  Repeat R2

Leave a long tail of yarn for attaching 3 sides of the pocket to the tool belt. 

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

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Hammer Holder:

Leaving a small tail of yarn for attaching the hammer holder to the tool belt.

R1:  fdc 12 turn (12 dc)
Alternative:  ch 15, dc in 4th ch from hook and each rem st across.  (12 dc)

R2:  alt ch 2 (or ch 3), hbdc in each rem st across.  (12 st)

R3:  Repeat R2

R4:  ch 1, sc in same st and each rem st across.  (12 st)

Leave a small tail of yarn for attaching the hammer holder to the tool belt.

Fasten off and weave in ends.  

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Hammer Holder & Pocket Assembly:

Step 1:
Measure 1” from the side of the tool belt and place a SM on one side of the hammer holder.  Rep this for the other side of the hammer holder.

Step 2:
Using your small tail of yarn, attach the 2 sides of the hammer holder to the tool belt.

Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Pocket

Step 1:
Measure 2” from the Hammer Holder and place your pocket where you would like to place it.

Step 2:
Place SM on both sides of where you would like to attach the pocket to the tool belt.

Step 3:
Using your long tail of yarn, sew 3 sides of the pocket onto the tool belt, leaving the top of the pocket open.

**Note:  you can sew the middle of the pocket to the tool belt to create 2 pockets instead of 1 big one**

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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That’s it!  You have made the Men’s Tool Belt!  I would ❤️ to see your version!  You can tag me at any of my Social Media Sites using the hashtags listed below.

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You can find another crochet pattern, the Working Mans Apron, just for him at my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts or Etsy Shop.  This crochet pattern can be customized to fit your little man and any ladies as well.

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