MacPhee Tartan Belt Pattern

MATERIALS:
Chadwick's Red Heart Sock and Sweater Yarn, 3 Ply, Art. E.255, Shrink and Stretch Resist, 1 skein (1 oz. pull-out skein) each of Paddy Green and Scarlet. A few yards of Yellow and White.
Milwards "Phantom" Aluminum Double-pointed Sock Needles or Clark's O.N.T. Plastic Double-pointed Sock Needles, 1 pair No. 3 (3 mm. size).
1½ yards of grosgrain ribbon, 3½ inches, wide for lining … Buckle … Bobbins.

GAUGE: 7 sts make 1 inch; 9 rows make 1 inch.

NOTE: When changing from one color to another, always twist unused color around the other to prevent making holes.

   Starting at one short end with Paddy Green cast on 25 sts. Work in stocki­nette st (k 1 row, p 1 row) as follows: 1st row: K 1 Paddy Green, drop Paddy Green, attach a bobbin of Scarlet, with Scarlet k 1, drop Scarlet, with Paddy Green k 4, drop Paddy Green, attach a bobbin of Scarlet, with Scarlet k 1, drop Scarlet, with Paddy Green k 1, drop Paddy Green, with Scarlet k 4, drop Scarlet, attach a bobbin of White, with White k 1, drop White, with Scarlet k 4, attach a bobbin of Paddy Green, with Paddy Green k 1, drop Paddy Green, with Scarlet k 1, drop Scarlet, with Paddy Green k 4, drop Paddy Green, attach a bobbin of Scar­let, with Scarlet k 1, drop Scarlet, with Paddy Green k 1. 2nd row: P across in colors as on previous row.
   Starting with the 3rd row, work in pattern following chart until 17th row is completed. 18th row: Pick up colors at opposite end and work in pattern across, following chart. Continue to follow chart until top of chart is reached, then repeat from A to B until piece measures 29 inches in all, or length desired. Keeping continuity of pattern, dec 1 st at both ends of each row until 3 sts remain. Bind off. Fasten all ends securely on wrong side. Sew ribbon to wrong side. Sew on buckle. Press lightly.