double button ankle cuff 1591

 Made from scraps of paracord, polypropylene, nylon, black polyester and cotton this large ankle cuff is both strong and comfortable. The colors are dark with just two accents and a pair of blue plastic buttons and loops to hold it securely closed.


Size is extra large 9 1/4" (235 mm) made on a vitamin bottle mold with four ply nylon thread.

In this view you can see the OD paracord in the center. The soft core of the paracord compresses forming a subtle ribbed texture.


This is a one of a kind creation part of the )design( strata series of fiber art bracelets and anklets available exclusively though WhatKnotShop.


This item is available here along with a wide selection of other one of a kind fiber art pieces in the design section of WhatKnotShop on Zibbet.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Barely Blue collection now shining on Etsy

I'm sitting here listening to John Hiatt & the Goners singing "My Baby Blue" and looking through this Barely Blue treasury pulled together by LoveBex. Outside the sky is blue and I'm wearing a blue shirt...'nuf said.


My favorite items here include this elegant Table lamp, accent lamp, night light Blue Sky made by FiligreeCreations from Latvia. There are a lot more of these whimsical light balloons in her shop you should check them out.


I also was impressed by this Butterfly Trio Sandblasted Art Tile made by CatnipStudio. These tiles would make a great accent for any room and could be worked into an interior wall tile pattern for a kitchen or bath.


The featured item in this collection is white & pale blue medium turks head knot rope bracelet one of the blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

brown and white rope bracelet cuff 1572

 Here's a big soft turks head knot cuff made from a mix of white cotton and brown polyester cords. This rope bracelet is made in a 19x13x2 weave design and will slip over your hand with plenty of built in stretch.

Inside circumference is 8" (203 mm). To find your correct slip-on size click 'n read this article. Find this bracelet in my Zibbet Shop. If you like this design and want to request an alternate size or color please click here to send me a message.

For those of you who would like to make your own (it's a great fun project) this article has links to some of my favorite sites with diagrams and step-by-step tutorials for simple turks head knot bracelets.

To see an illustrated step-by-step guide to making one of these wide cuffs click the link. You will need about 30 ft of cord and a cardboard tube and two rubber bands to get started.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

beads n' fibers anklet 1574

 Soft polyester, hand dyed nylon and cotton cords with multiple rows of turquoise blue seed beads combined in this relaxed casual design. A single button and loop toggle holds this anklet securely closed but is easy to release.

Size is "extra large" measuring 9 3/4" (248 mm) inside circumference when closed.

Texture is soft and comfortable. Assembled with four ply nylon thread on a circular mold.

This is a one of a kind creation part of the )design( strata series of fiber art bracelets and anklets available exclusively though WhatKnotShop.

This item is available here along with a wide selection of other one of a kind fiber art pieces in the design section of WhatKnotShop on Zibbet.

If you like this design and would like to request a custom made version or find out more please click here to contact me.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

white? wait...WOW! collection on Etsy

mckelvey dalton's collection white? wait...WOW!  is filled with contrasts. From the soft Bamboo Flutter Gown by consciousclothing to the light and shapely Flair Lampshade by Katty Barac to the stolid small white on white church birdhouse made by okawvalleybirdhouses we get surprising shape and texture to brighten up any day.

McKelveyDalton USA offers custom hand knit cardigans, hats, and wrist warmers and welcomes custom orders. Consciousclothing Specializes in hemp, soy, bamboo, organic cotton, wool, and recycled fiber clothing. Find more lampshades and other eleant, durable and economical items in Katty Barac's shop. John Williams offers a delightful collection of birdhouses from his shop in Illinois.

The featured item in this collection is the wide white cotton herringbone cuff turks head knot rope bracelet  made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors and more white designs in the classic whites section.  To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

beaded anklet 1567

 A bit of cotton cord and a collection of glass beads creates this massive and colorful ankle bracelet that secures with a button and loop toggle. The beads are mostly transparent, a few are opaque in a variety of colors. They are bound together with four ply nylon thread. The cord is a 3 mm cotton braid.

Size is 9" (228 mm) inside circumference. This one is pretty massive and weighs in at 2.9 oz or 84g.

This one of a kind design is available click here

You can find a similar design listed in in my Zibbet shop here: blue beaded beach sea glass cuff bracelet 944 made with black polyester cord and featuring a more complex two bead and loop toggle closure. More photos can be found here.

To request a custom design like this please click here to send me a request or simply leave a comment.




design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

one button clothesline anklet with beads 1566

 Clothesline cord is a larger diameter braided cotton material that is both soft and strong. Here it's used in combination with some hand dyed nylon braid, cotton cord and a row of small blue glass beads. A single accent bead is paced opposite the button loop closure.

This anklet measures 8 3/4" (223 mm) inside circumference and features a blue plastic button and loop closure.

Find this beaded anklet in the design section of the Etsy Shop.

To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Sea Shades collection now open on Etsy

Warm ocean colors are the theme for Sea Shades a collection made by Shoebox727.

Galileo was in the news recently so this original 1895 Antique Engraving of the Solar System and the Zone of the Planetoids would make a fine addition to your observatory wall. Offered by the von Strudels in their aptly named shop bananastrudel from a huge collection of chromolithographs. You may want to visit their other Etsy Shop fotostrudel for more pictures.

From an unlikely but strangely interesting shop named montesanoalpacas we get up cycled micro-architecture for birds. Their profile is all about alpacas raised on an Alabama farm but their Teal Shutter Wooded Birdhouse is but one example of a fascinating collection of bird houses made from salvaged materials.

The featured item in this collection is wide green & blue turks head knot sailor bracelet  one of the more popular blended color combinations in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in both smaller and larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

Black and white turks head knot rope bracelets 1552

 A set of four large size rope bracelets made to order out of white cotton and black polyester cord. The weave design is a simple plain weave 22x5x2 double diamond pattern worked to a firm symmetrical shape.

Ends were stitched and trimmed off to prevent unraveling.

This is an example of a special order placed through my Etsy shop. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

Many of the items that you can see listed in the shop can be made in larger or smaller sizes. Some colored cords are available in limited quantities so please contact me to discuss your needs.

Custom orders like this one can be made and shipped usually within a week. Some work requires more time depending on quantity and color.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

FOG .. quiet ..peaceful collection now settling in on Etsy

This wonderful relaxing collection by mary smith features a number of photographs softened by atmospheric moisture. Mary's shop corgipal is filled with more soft art supplies for threadbangers and knitters. I wonder what breed of dog lives in mary's house?


In the non photograph category is this Ghost Crows Chawan made by Zygote in an undisclosed north american location and sold through fetishghost BoneOrchard Teaware & Gothic Sterling Noir. If stoneware can emulate fog this is perhaps the best example I've seen.


I've been to the coast of Maine and Page Eastman's photograph of Schoodic Point titled Fog and Roses captures the cool wet intensity of a low tide beach. See more of her skillful compositions in her shop Page Eastman Photography. 


The featured item in this collection is fog grey turks head knot rope bracelet small one of the simple classic three part sold color rope bracelets  in my Etsy shop. This bracelet can be made in larger sizes by special order. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

three new )strata( design bracelets 1545, 1546, 1547

 New slip-on style mixed fiber bracelet that has been  laid out and is ready to be finished. The blue and purple cords are synthetic, the white and teal is cotton, the olive drab is a piece of paracord, and the black is a polyester.
The waxed thread loops show how the tensioning thread is placed across the grain of the cords and left in a relaxed condition. (1545)


When drawn up firmly the width of this bracelet will be about 3/4".


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet shop. Check out more like this in the design section or click here to send me a message or make a special request.

This bracelet is made with pieces of heavy clothesline and hand dyed cotton cord scraps. The tensioning thread is placed across the cord, then tightened. A pair of rectangular glass beads are positioned in the center and held in place with the waxed thread.(1546)

See this listing in the Etsy Shop. To request a custom made bracelet like these please use the Etsy convo utility and reference this blog entry.

This design is made from a pair of cotton cord scraps, one hand dyed grey, the other a natural white. The cords were laid out parallel and wrapped around the PVC mold. The tensioning thread has been placed and the bracelet is ready to draw up into it's final form.

Here's the finished bracelet (1547)


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet shop. Check out more like this in the design section or click here to send me a message or make a special request.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Denim blue turks head knot rope bracelet 1526

 Denim Blue hand dyed cord made into a wide slip on cuff. The plain weave design is 22x9x2 with the ends trimmed and stitched to prevent unraveling. See the little white waxed thread? That's the stitching that holds the loose ends.

Size is "large" 8 1/2" (216 mm) so this will slip on and off easily but it it gets wet it will shrink a little bit.

The cord is a 100% cotton braid about 2.5 mm diameter so this is less bulky than similar bracelets made from 1/8" cord.

See this bracelet in the solid colors section of the Etsy shop.

To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

How Blue (and Green) RU? Find out here

This morning's question offered by ToniBagDesigns is How Blue (and Green) R You? is answered with this cool collection of creatively crafted items and (drum roll) plants!

I'm a sucker for succulents so I like The Delosperma lehmannii succulent plant offered by Daniel who grows them in Fontanta CA. See more in his online shop TheSucculentGarden.

The crochet layered look also gets my vote with this crochet infinity scarf . immersed in sage advice . cowl . necklace . vegan fiber yarn made by KnotOriginal from Gig Harbor. See more creative stuff made with her favorite materials: "anything that is not nailed down"and offered in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is teal turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of the more popular items in the solid colors section in my Etsy shop. This bracelet may be marked "sold" but if you want one please convo me and I'll make one just for you. I'm re-stocking soon! To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.