Edging

• Use an awl to punch holes along the top and bottom edges of the leather belt. Attach your yarn to the belt by slip-stitching through one of the holes. Once you have attached the yarn, you can create any pattern you like, using the holes in the belt to anchor your design to the belt.
  
  

Overlay

• Measure the length of the belt and crochet a rectangular piece of work the size of the belt, not counting the buckle. A doily pattern is a good idea for a template. See Resources for a link to the patterns. Once you complete the crocheted piece, punch holes in the leather belt at regular intervals along the top and bottom of belt and use the holes to sew the doily onto the belt.
  
  

Wrap

• This is one of the simplest methods of incorporating crochet onto your leather belt. Take your crochet hook and yarn, and crochet a chain equal to twice the width of the belt. Slip-stitch to make a loop and slide it over the end of the belt and up to the buckle. You can now crochet around the belt in any pattern you like. Simple chain stitches worked around the belt is lovely by itself if you don't want to engage in more complicated stitching. Leaving space between the rows creates a cutwork effect on the belt.
  
  

Cover

• This is the method that will likely involve the greatest number of stitches. Start with the same method from the last technique and crochet a loop of stiches around the belt. Continue stitching rows of crochet, again in any pattern you prefer, to completely cover the belt. You will be working around the belt in a circle. One elegant idea is to cover the belt completely in a simple color such as ivory and then embroider a design onto the crocheted pattern.