GEOmetry white wedge bangle 1682

braided cotton clothesline wrapped in a spiral pattern creating a stackable slip on bangle

size "large" (8 in/203 mm) inside (14 1/4 in/362 mm) outside

four ply nylon thread construction see more like this here or here


                     available here


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Light blue and grey tenderness collection on Etsy

Here's a very light filled collection Light Blue and grey tenderness made by Victoria Trubina from Voronezh. She is an ecologist turned designer and has an elegant shop visska filled with fashion, unicue, modern, elegant, cute, minimal, pretty.

This Heather Light Blue Stretch Jersey Cotton Long Sleeve Tee Dress looks to be both comfortable and stylish made by Erin Martell and offered in her shop Martells along with more hip and comfortable everyday wear and accessories.

Keep your noggin warm with this CAKE tiered knit cap / bonnet in bark grey soft cotton made by fieldstudy who apparently wants to be in stealth mode and now I've gone and blown her cover... Your are going to like the jellyfish amigurumi ornament and the good morel caps (hats not mushrooms!) So click on over to fieldstudy the shop and see for yourself.

The featured item in this collection is this light blue medium turks head knot sailor bracelet which got sold right away but will be re-stocked as soon as I can get more material made. In the meantime take look at the other solid color handmade rope bracelets in the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. I have a much bigger selection available in the solid colors section of my Zibbet shop if you don't see what you want you can message me and ask for a custom size or color.

Dip dyed nylon turks head bracelets 1693

Nylon braided cord that has had the core fibers removed leaving only the outer braid dip dyed in a navy blue dye bath. This renders the cord very soft and flexible.

The color infuses the nylon fibers in a progressive gradient from dark blue to light blue to white

Size is "small" (6 3/8 in/163 mm) stretch is minimal to about 7 in/178 mm

                         available here


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Strong and Mute collection on ArtFire

Strong and Mute is an ArFire member curated collection made by SKCreations a mother-daugher team offering a wide variety of handmade items including jewelry, hair accessories, and greeting cards.

On the mute (quiet) side is this Red Leather Wrap Bracelet With Silver Hook made by JabberJewels. Read this artist's bio for the back story and cute pictures of her pug Dudley (say it three times...).

On the strong side is this Elf Sheet Chainmaille Bracelet made by daisy and sold through her shop daisykreates. She's a self described chainmaille-wirewrap-beadweave-fusedglass-holic and this is her passion.

The featured its in this collection is this orange soft cuff herringbone knot bracelet extra large made from smooth braided synthetic cord. This is one of the extra wide cuffs available through WhatKnotShop on ArtFire.  This particular cuff is adjustable so you can work out the extra slack in the knot and make a sung and comfortable fit. Click the link to see the other cuffs in this collection.

triple herringbone weave rope bracelet 1459

Wide triple herringbone weave rope bracelet made with a single piece of 1/8" (3 mm) nylon braid.

Weave design is 1-3-3-3-3-3-3-1 single overlap or locked edge with three over - three under in center

41x21x1 approx 8 5/8" (219 mm)

                  Available here.

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection on Etsy

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection brings together the paracord, hemp and leather knot artists with a colorful and diverse group of offerings. Bina is herself a paracord bracelet designer and you can click over to her shop BinasBracelets and find color color color!

Minimal but elegant is this Khaki Paracord Josephine Knot Bracelet made by Jenci Smith in a range of available sizes. See her creative clothes and holiday items at jenciwsmith including this Robot or Elephant Embroidered Applique Onesie a unitog for babies.

On the hemp side is this Hemp Square Knot Anklet with Wood Bead a simple but classic design made by Alexandria and part of a small but lively collection of anklets and bracelets in her shop LiveLoveHemp.

Amy Hoffman makes these Leather cord turks-head knot rings and other corded goodies you can find in her shop BonnAmy. Lots of sizes available for the asking.

The featured item in this collection is this ecru herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made out of cotton cord. Ecru is a nice neutral off white color just as the string comes from the manufacturer. This one is quite soft and flexible. See more like these in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. An even larger variety of weave design, sizes, and colors can be found in WhatKnotShop on Zibbet. 

I missed my boat collection on Etsy

I missed my boat collection by vintageberry on Etsy offers tardy shoppers extra shore leave to take care of their holiday obligations. See the "Berry Mix" of vintage hidden user the leaves of the Vintage Forest from all over the world in her shop of the same name.

This Men's beanie wool brown is just the thing to keep that cold sea breeze off your head. See more of Tanya's hand knit gifts and accessories in her shop socksandmittens.

If you had the boat keys on this Marine Monkey Black Fist Knot Key Chain they wouldn't have been able to leave without you so click over to ZenyaBoutique and see the other colors available from Zenya then check out her collection of fashion design items.

The featured item in this collection is the classic white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made from 100% cotton cable cord. This popular design is available in the "medium" size (about 7") shown in this listing and in both "small" (about 6 1/4") and "large" (about 8") sizes by request. Each is carefully made by hand and finished off by stitching up and trimming off the loose ends. The cotton will shrink when it gets wet but can be stretched out again. See more weave designs and sizes in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

white 4 loop and bead cotton cuff 1636

four loop and bead cuff bracelet

braided cotton clothesline cord nylon thread plastic beads

flexible soft shape



                     available here 

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Beautiful Gifts under $30 collection shopping now on Etsy

Finding handmade holiday gifts is easy when you get help from Sam Jones. She has picked out Beautiful Gifts under $30!! making it easy for everyone to support handmade. Her shop sundaysam features wall art, pottery, and more.
Speaking of pottery there are several handsome mugs in this collection all sold by now but visit splitfirepottery and see more of Bill Perrine's work or try TheCeramicsGallery for a more eclectic sensibility.

Jewelry is a traditional holiday gift including these Birds Nest Bangle - Set of 6 Gold Plated Bangles with 3 Birds made by Allison Mooney. She offers free shipping and a discount deal too. Or for a more folk-art look try this Ugandan wrap bracelet made in Africa and offered through Michelle Miller's shoptoadopt store.

The featured item in this collection is this black walnut taupe turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made out of cotton cord that has been hand-dyed with locally harvested organic black walnuts. This one is a medium size but there is enough cord available to do some custom orders or alternative sizes. Message me with your requests or visit the solid colors section of my Etsy shop to see more of these classic designs in a variety of colors. 

snowdrift cotton cuff bracelet 1683

Oversize cotton toggle cuff with black button.

Large size soft texture nylon thread construction.

Lightweight like soft snow but warmer.


                  available here

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

What is not a Knot? collection on Etsy

Another play on words (very puny!) What is not a Knot? collection made by Kajsa Leijstroem a potter from Sweden making slip decorated earthenware and assemblage art. Check out her shop KajsasinKivik and brighten up your day!

This Infinity Knot Necklace made by Ellie is a handsome piece set off with grey and aquamarine seed beads. See more cool stuff in her shop shining stones.
I like the texture and color of this Macrame necklace with flowers and spirals but if you want one you'll have to order from Marie Orieux. Visit her shop makramasma to get some ideas.

The pattern and color of this Silk Knots Birka Viking Belt Brocade Card/Tablet Weaving is subtle but handsome. Made by Sivrunr from Montreal and available in her shop of the same name along with a small but beautiful collection of other work.

The featured item in this knotty treasury is a simple three part weave design dusty teal and grey turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of many small size bracelets made from the shorter pieces of cord in my scrap box. These colors are a combination of an unbleached cotton cord and a short stay in the dyebath. See more in the blended colors section of my Etsy shop. The collection changes as the cords are used up making all of these very limited editions.

GetKnotted collection on Etsy

There are lots of cool items in this collection GetKnotted by Helen Jeffrey so I picked four (coulda picked more..)
First up is the Autumn Knot Loop necklace in Barley made by laurimuks one of many nature inspired modern knit accessories available in her shop of the same name across the pond in Scotland.

Next is this brilliant Knotted Cotton cord bracelet - Red and blue made by Happyqueen Last Name from Madird. She's on vacation now but check back when her shop KukuiBisuteria re-opens for accessories, home decor, jewelry, & hair pieces.

Also blue with knots is this minimalist Bracelet. Navy Blue Paracord. Adjustable Sliding Knots. made by Erin Smith in her shop MOONDROPSjewelry which is filled with a diverse mixture of styles mostly inspired by nature & it's elements.
And last but by no means least is this Life Survival Paracord Bracelet made by AustinR and offered in his shop CordMe where you can find more paracord creations in a variety of bright colors and designs.

Th featured item in this collection is the white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet one of the more popular designs for all season wear. Find this one in the classic whites section of my Etsy shop. If you need a larger or smaller size please message me to request a custom size.

green rope bracelet 1681

 I end up with a lot of shorter pieces of cord when making larger more complex weave designs so every now and then just grab the scrap basket and see what's in it.

These are the simplest three part rope bracelets. Everyone knows how to make them, ok well a lot of people do and there are a number of online tutorials available for the do-it-yourselfers.

This is a nice bright green color hand dyed 3 mm soft cotton cord made into a 14 bight bracelet.

My give-away basket gets full over the winter and by the time the next block party rolls around there are a lot of these in different colors and sizes.

Find this one listed in the Etsy shop, several more in the ArtFire shop, and you can get lost in the huge selection available in my Zibbet shop.

I will combine product from these venues for reduced shipping if you contact me and ask...

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

dreamy collection on Etsy

OK I get it...stuff is going fast from this dreamy collection. Get out there and shop!

Arlie Trowbridge has the touch so you need to click 'n browse her shop Urban Revisions full of Hand Shredded Fibers and Glass Jewels or see more of her Etsy collections.

This original watercolor painting of a meditative scene of sailing boats has been sold but you can see more of Andrea Cook's work in her Etsy shop atelier28 which also features etchings, and mini canvas prints.

The best place to get turkish bath towels is (wait for it...) Turkey! and ecofriendlybeauty offers this Handmade Eco Friendly Extra Soft Cotton Wearable Turkish Bath Towel - Peshtemal Kimono Robe... see more handsome and comfortable wearable towels in their shop of the same name ecofriendlybeauty.

The featured item in this collection is this white cotton soft bangle GEOmetry series a soft slip on bracelet made entirely from white braided cotton cord. The GEOmetry series are simple forms made with simple materials and designed to dress up casual. See more in the design section of my Etsy shop or for a wider selection where listings never expire visit my Zibbet shop and browse a larger more eclectic collection of fiber art bracelets and cuffs... and thanks for looking!

anticlastic cuff bracelet with glass beads modern relic artifact 1679

A button and loop toggle cuff bracelet made with layers of hand dyed cord and dozens of mixed glass beads. The heavier grey cord frames the dark green and teal center cords.

Clear glass beads are stitched into the outside edges creating light catching movement. Pale blue glass beads are worked into the seams of the clothesline cord on the inside edges.

 Two loops and a pair of black plastic buttons form a secure toggle closure.

the geometry:
7" (179 mm) inside circumference
1 1/2" (38 mm) wide.

This is one of the design )strata( series of clothesline cuffs available in the WhatKnotShop on Zibbet

                     available here 

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Romantic Colors collection on Etsy

Ok so I'm tardy in getting this review of Romantic Colors collection posted but this hasn't stopped AlacartCreactions from creating more interesting collections. See them all here.

Christine Silbaugh makes this large Sea Green...etc button which happens to be sold but there is a variety of ceramic buttons still available in her shop BackBayPottery which is on the west coast and is  NOT part of Boston.

Still available are these BEACH STONE BUTTONS   by madeforfun a shop filled with natural beach stone supplies, fun fabric banners, original creations and unique vintage items. Check out Inga's new web site the stone button for more in-depth studio news.

The featured item in this romantic collection is this teal blue turks head knot rope bracelet small made with a braided hand dyed cotton cord. This size is just right for kids but you can order a larger one for yourself or someone else at the same price as easily as sending me a message.