Crochet Granny's Guitar Strap

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  Step 1

  Crochet 10 granny squares 2 rounds each or the number of squares required for the desired length.

  Starting out: Ch6, join the ends of the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.

  Round 1: Ch3 (counts as first dc). Then work 2dc into the center of the ring. Ch2. Now work {3dc into the center of the ring. Ch2.}. Repeat between {} two more times. Slip stitch in top of the beginning ch3 to join. Fasten off.

  Round 2: Join second color with a slip stitch into one of the ch 2 corner spaces. Ch3 (counts as first dc). Then work 2dc, ch2, 3dc in the same corner space as the join. Ch1. Now work {3dc, ch2, 3dc, ino the next ch3 corner space. Ch1.}. Repeat between {} two more times. Slip stitch in top of beginning ch3 to join. Fasten off.

  If you need a little help making granny squares i have a how to make a granny square tutorial here...

  http://www.tangledhappy.com/2011/03/how-to-make-granny-square.html/

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  Step 2

  Round 3 will be completed using Sarah Londons join as you go method. Follow steps 1-9 of her how to join granny squares tutorial on Flicker...

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/90733686@N00/sets/72157617721257414/with/3471067800/

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  Step 3

  After joining all the squares you will crochet a finished edge all the way around and create two button holes for your new strap. Follow the pattern instructions here..

  http://www.tangledhappy.com/2012/11/grannys-guitar-strap.html

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  Step 4

  If your guitar strap has two strap buttons your finished! If your guitar has only one strap button make a chain the length you desire (ours is 24") then tie the chain to the strap trough one of the button holes creating a loop.

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  Step 5

  Attach your new strap by sliding the loop under the strings behind the "nut" then slip the other end of the strap trough the loop and pull until the chain is snug. Attach the other end to the button on the bottom of your guitar.

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  Step 6

  I do recommend lining your guitar strap to keep it from stretching. You will need a long piece of fabic (at least as long as your strap). Fold the fabric in half right sides together. Lay your strap on top of the fabric and trace around the guitar strap. Cut along the outline through both layers of fabric. Pin right sides together and run a 1/4" seam along the edge leaving an opening at one end to turn your peice right side out. After turning right side out sew a 1/4" seam to close the open end. Pin the fabric to the back of your guitar strap and hand stitch the liner to the back of the strap.

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Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects 22nd April 2013

This is awesome!

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