Wobbly venture out

Did a shop at the local Co-op, first time since 23rd March. The shop was quiet, but I was still very nervous. Just recording it here for future reading. Tried braided necklaces/hairbands. Original pattern (not mine) goes back at least ten years They employ knitting's natural curl, which is a good point. On Knitmaster, 9 sts, hole in middle every 6 rows. Ends then drawn through the holes. As they stretch, fastening by button and loop is needed, so button can be moved up later. Now trying to calculate the length needed for a belt, over 13 sts which is a much firmer piece of work.