nylon cuff bracelet aluminum bracelets grommet bracelets

 Extra wide cuff with a set of grommet bracelets.

Cuff 13 x 19 x 2 made with 1/8" nylon

grommets made from various types of cotton cord, stretch over hand and shrink when wet

                   cuff bracelet available here


                   grommet bracelets available here

 Extra wide cuff with three metal bracelets

cuff 13 x 19x 2 made with 1/8" nylon

metal bracelets 3/8" aluminum shape to fit in place

 seams of aluminum bracelets are precision ground and aligned then compressed together for a custom fit











design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

double button beaded cuff bracelet 2741

 This is a slightly wider design variation on the single button bracelet made using heavier framing cords and lighter infill cord. The framing cords have a single row of blue and green glass beads stitched in along the seam. Kind of a soft tribal look.

Seven part illustrated tutorial here.

The infill cord is a mix of teal and light grey which forms a pleasing anti-clastic shape with the thicker framing cords.

Size is "medium" 7 1/4" (183 mm) inside circumference when closed.

Here are some other similar designs you might like:
one button rope bracelet with glass beads 2709
one button rope bracelet with wood barrel beads 2667
one button bracelet with paper beads 2666

Two oversized wood buttons and loops make a secure closure that is easy to undo with one hand.

Available here

design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

custom work 13 part bracelet in black nylon 2714

 I don't see a lot of requests for these wider designs but this was a custom color request for a wide slip on style cuff. The design is similar to these:

big black paracord cuff 1747
and
Olive drab paracord turks head knot rope bracelet extra large 1540

both of which were also custom requests...

 This design is made with 2 mm nylon synthetic from a stash of material that came from a KMart store (of all places...) This is made by Wellington and marketed as a "sportsman cord" which might work for a tent stay or possibly a fish stringer...

Comes in 50 ft spools so it's just right for these bigger projects that need about 30 ft of line. This design required a 9" (228 mm) slip-on size. Read about how to measure your hand and estimate your size here: Figuring the fit - how to pick a size that's right for you.

I keep a few of these wider cuffs in stock and can make one to a particular size if needed.

You can also see the illustrated tutorial that shows how these are made from a cotton cord.

If you would like a pre-cut length of cotton or synthetic cord to try your hand at this just drop me an email message or leave a comment.


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

For the Love of Cuff collection on Etsy

There's lots to love in this collection For the Love of Cuff put together by Andrea. There's a lot a lot to love in her shop PickmeaRose filled with large variety of fabric flowers and rosettes.

I like the creativity in this embroidered, folk art bird, mint wrist cuff made by Collette Howie and offered through her shop PoppyandPoochie which is patchwork and quilted creations. You can place custom orders had have Collette make something special for you.

For the do-it-yourselfers these Leather Bracelet Cuff Blanks from Mary Tafuri are but one of the many leather findings and snap cuff bracelet blanks you can get from her shop ThinguMaBobs the retail home of  Tafurious™.

If you just want a finished cuff in pink then you must have this Handmade HOTPINK Elliott Smith Wristband Bracelet Cuff from thetrashtreasury one a serious collection of affordable, quality handcrafted wristbands in a variety of fine leather materials.

The featured item in this cuff collection is this green turks head knot rope sailor bracelet a nice wide slip on style design made with high density nylon braided cord. You can find more of these wide cuffs in my Etsy shop and in the extra wide cuffs section of my Zibbet shop. Custom orders are welcomed too. If you need some advice on how to estimate your slip-on size please read this blog article.

Olive drab paracord turks head knot rope bracelet extra large 1540

 Olive drab paracord made into an extra large cuff weave design 13x19x2

Made as part of a special order. If you like this design please contact me for details. Use the Etsy convo utility or simply leave a comment here.

Worked over a 10 3/4" (273 mm) circumference mold and drawn up to a firm but flexible shape.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

white nylon cuff bracelet 441

White 1/8" nylon braided cord is used to build these super wide cuffs. The weave pattern is a 13 x 19 x 2 double diamond. The nylon does not shrink like cotton but does absorb some water so it take a set after a few months of wear. This example is 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference and 2 1/4" (59 mm) wide.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

nylon turks head knot sailor bracelet 698

Wide bracelet made from 2 mm white nylon cord. The cord has no stretch as it is originally intended as kite string. I found a 1000 ft spool of it in a shop located in the Chinatown section of San Francisco. Always leave room in your bag for things you find when away from home.

Weave design is 19 x 13 x 2. The size is 8 5/8" (219 mm) inside circumference and this piece can be worked up to a smaller size. The nylon material is easily drawn through the weave to take out slack.

design and photos copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

Part 4, building a 13 part turks head knot bracelet - Adding more parts

This is part 4 of the tutorial:

Keep working the running part across the knot from side to side reversing direction after going OVER the last standing part.


bulk cord in white and hand dyed colors available here

Here the edge pattern is clearly established and visible.

Each time the running part crosses the first standing part be sure it is opposite the previous strand. If the previous strand goes over the parallel strand then pass the running part under. This keeps the over-under pattern intact.

On the outer edge the running strand must always emerge OVER the last sanding part. Work backwards to set up the over-under pattern to ensure that the last crossing is always OVER.

The open diamonds will get smaller as you add parallel strands. You will also notice that every other circuit around the knot appears to exactly follow the parallel strand on the opposite side of the diamond. This pattern will become clear as the number of strands increases bringing the parallel parts closer together.

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Part 1, building a 13 part turks head knot bracelet in pictures

This is the second part of the tutorial:

Unwind the cord and work out all the kinks so it is relaxed. Find the center of the cord about 15 ft from one end and place a loop under the left hand rubber band as shown.

(The rest can be coiled up and placed inside the cardboard tube)

roll the tube towards you and go half way around the tube and place another loop, (or "bight") under the right hand rubber band (on the opposite side)


bulk cord in white and hand dyed colors available here

keep going around the tube and cross OVER the first (standing) lead. Place a bight under the left hand rubber band opposite the existing bight on the right.

Here you can see the pattern clearly. Continue around placing new bights opposite existing bights. See how it creates a diamond shape?

When you get to the starting point, place the bight under the left hand rubber band placing the running lead OVER the standing lead.
Remember this move, you will use it to complete the rest of the knot.

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need something easier? Try this four part design

wide turks head knot bracelet #154

All cotton Turks Head knot bracelet custom made for a special order. This is a 13P x 19B x 2S design made with #72 cotton cord.

The dimensions are 2 5/8" inside diameter by 2 1/2" wide

The finished piece required about 26 ft of line after starting with a 50 ft piece and working out the slack.

Side view showing the weave pattern.

This design will shrink when wet due to all cotton materials. This bracelet has ben worked up to a finished symmetrical shape and the loose ends have been stitched and trimmed.