bright blue and green rope bracelet 3332

Amping up the blue with this aquamarine and pairing with a real green takes this popular combination to a new level. Readers of this blog have seen variations of these colors in more subtle blends of teal and lighter less saturated blues paired with softer greens.

This one is brighter, I think it's the aquamarine… a liquid RIT dye color not available in the dry packets.

 Classic 17 part double diamond weave design made out of 3 mm cord.

See this and other blended color rope bracelets here.

8 1/4" (210) inside circumference






design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

chocolate and cherry cotton turks head knot bracelet 2717

Two nice colors together in a traditional plain weave turks head knot bracelet. The brown color is the stock cord from Darice made with polyester and the red is a custom dye bath made with RIT scarlet dye. The white 3 mm cord is immersed for about 2 minutes. More on the dye process here.

I buy the cord from JOANN Fabrics (always use the discount coupons)

This five part design is started with the brown cord built on a mold in a 17 bight double diamond pattern. The red cord is added once the knot is complete.

Here's a glossary of terms for these knots.

Here's how to add the center strand.

This design is a "medium" size about 7 5/8" (193 mm) inside circumference.





design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

Already for Spring collection on Etsy

Not much of a winter so far but we are already for spring just like this collection made by Arli Trowbridge who deals in hand shredded fibers and glass jewels in her shop UrbanRevisions.

Even in winter you can have green stuff with this Pea Pod of Air Plants // Airplants and River Stone Display made by kara b. part of her botanical decor offerings available in her shop toHOLD. Check out the pink sea urchins and air plants too.

Add a nice touch to your next utility bill payment with this Double Pinecone Rubber Stamp and send a green message. Mollie Flatley makes these and many other designs including flowers, birds, and animals. Check out her shop norajane to see the whole collection and follow her on Facebook to get discount codes.

The featured design in this spring collection is this white & green turks head knot rope bracelet which is but one of the multiple color combinations that you might have made using hand dyed cord and this nice soft natural cotton cord. See a few more in the blended colors section of the Etsy shop. A much bigger collection is online at the blended colors section of the Zibbet shop.

A fairwell to honeysuckle, Pantone's color of 2011 on Etsy

A fairwell to honeysuckle, Pantone's color of 2011 collection has lots of color and many items you will want to click through to see. Curated by Cassie from the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Visit her Esty ShopClementine, her blog, her flickr page, or follow her on Twitter.

For pure colorful fun you need to see this Splash Dyed Hand PAINTED Scoop Neck Pinned Rolled Cuffs Tee and Bow Pin in White Spectrum Acid Pink by two string jane from LA. Visit Alyssa's shop twostringjane  to find more apparel & accessories or visit her online.

Hold the universe in your hand with this If I Could I Would Give You the Entire Universe II 8 x 10 Inch Digital Illustration Print made by Meredith Schwab and offered in her shop DittyDrops which is filled with bright geometry graphic designs.

The featured listing in this colorful collection is a colorful grey and purple turks head knot bracelet made from hand dyed cotton cord. This is an example of the collection of blended colors you can find in my Etsy shop or for an expanded collection click through to my Zibbet shop. This bracelet is a size "medium" but it's easy to order a large or small one all you have to do is ask.

Don't forget the Camera collection on Etsy

Don't Forget the Camera collection made by Jennifer Tatroe is a collection of well done product photos. Jennifer's shop Palimpsestic has original work that contains real historical pieces rather than digital prints or reproductions. Find more information about her on Twitter, her own website, or her blogspot.

An unusual item in this collection are these Arrows Sea Green, Red and Yellow made by Stacey Foster and offered through her shop verlaivans where you can find chevron necklaces, as well as a lot more arrows.

Simple but handsome this Knee Length Wool Skirt made by Jane and offered through janeyclothing is a classic with fully lined interior for keeping warm while awaiting for that photographer to locate the camera.

The featured item in this collection (top billing, thanks!) is the signature classic white turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made with 100% cotton cable cord and available in size small,  medium (shown) and large. This popular item is one of the best sellers in my Etsy shop. 

teal rope bracelet 1563

Classic 17 part weave design made with hand dyed 100% cotton cable cord.

The cord takes the dye in a variable absorption creating a textured teal blue color.

Size is medium 7 5/8" (193 mm) inside circumference


                     available here


design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

Blue Sky collection on Etsy

Nothing but BlueSky in this collection curated by Sabina Harnage of things that had life before and new things that are about to begin. There are lots of soft new things in Susan's shop Crochet Gallery especially when skies are grey and cold winds are blowing.

Marble City Glassworks has this Sky Blue Window Suncatcher Ornament Hand Blown Glass Pond Float which will work just fine in your window if you don't happen to have a pond. More stuff on their website and blogspot.

Karen Faulkner makes this beautiful Sailing Away sky blue watercolor flower giclee fine art print on archival paper. See more of her watercolor prints at karenfaulknerart or visit her bloodspot to learn more about her inspiration and see additional work.

The featured item in this blue sky collection is this white & sky blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet offered here in a medium size but available in both smaller and larger sizes by request. See more of these in the blended colors section of my Etsy shop or stop by blended colors on Zibbet for a wider selection of colors and styles.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Black walnut earth tone dyed turks head knot bracelet 1522

This bracelet is made with cotton cord that has been dyed using black walnuts harvested from a neighborhood tree. The color is dense earth tone taupe which is somewhat lighter than the dyebath which was a real black.

The outer husk of the walnuts was mashed and mixed with a small amount of water then boiled according to this recipe from Practical Primitive then used to create a limited amount of black walnut cord. Size is 7" (178 mm) inside diameter.

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.

Peace like a river collection now flowing on Etsy

This peaceful collection on Etsy was made by Bekah Mae. Now when I visited the shop there were no items for sale there but maybe this is a temporary situation. She does have an extensive treasury list click here.

I like like A Foggy Toutle River Sunrise Panorama made by Suzanne Joyce. Her shop of the same name is filled with crisp photographs of nature scenes and landscapes.

This Pale Blue Ruffle Design Two Layer 3/4 Length Cotton Dress made by MayaModa (my fashion) from Bangkok. This mother daughter and aunt team has a bright colorful collection of dresses, skirts, and blouses in their shop.

The featured item in this collection is the white & pale blue medium turks head knot rope bracelet one of the many blended colors available in the Etsy shop. Many color combinations are available in a variety of sizes by special order.

Soft Tones collection speaking quietly on Etsy

Sometimes powerful messages are delivered in Soft Tones... such as in this collection by ohzie. See more soft recycled Tees and Sweats in her shop and follow her on twitter.

Speaking of soft here is a very touchable item Apple Green Ribbon Poncho Cape made by iLE AiYE from London. See more handsome contemporary designs in her shop.

Not sure why a print titled Live Out Loud - A whimsical travel photograph got into this soft collection but the color and composition capture the spirit of southern France, um well, NICEly. See more of Irene Suchocki's work in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is a soft blue-green turks head knot sailor bracelet part of the blended colors collection in my Etsy shop.

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It's coming up on that time of year again when we all get to celebrate this experiment with democracy that began with a bunch of guys (yeah old white men...deal with it) who got together to try and figure out how to have a country organized by laws instead of fallible human beings. A radical concept that we are still trying to figure out how to operate. Yeah we got liars, cheaters, malcontents, criminals, good people, entrepreneurs, yeoman farmers, businessmen, students, stay-at-home moms, solid citizens, and everyone else too.
Happy fourth of July! Eat a brat, buy a patriotic bracelet, visit my shop.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

dark blue-green turks head knot bracelet 1168

Dark blue-green hand dyed cord is used to make this turks head knot rope bracelet:
The 100% cotton cord is sourced from Darice a supplier of craft materials. The color is a custom blend of RIT dye cooked on the stovetop. The weave design is a double diamond pattern which creates a naturally symmetrical shape during the process of working up the knot to it's competed shape. Find this and other patterns in the Ashley Book of Knots.


Find this bracelet and other hand dyed solid color rope bracelets in the solid colors section of my Zibbet shop.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop 

A nautical PEEP now showing on Etsy

FillegreeCreations treats us all to A nautical PEEP (show) collection filled with romantic souvenirs and forward fashion. Visit her shop of the same name to see original lamps and lampshades many of which will fit Ikea wiring kits.

Ok so I just have to like the Stripey with rear peep hole knickers the signature item in this collection. Kinckerocker (from LA not New York) has a bunch more awesome lingerie in colors not seen in department stores.

Souvenirs from the sea - 5x7 fine art still life photo of a sea shell in progressive focus by AmandaRaeK fills the romantic bill nicely. See more of Amanda's sensuous still life photography of farmside and natural subjects.

The featured item in this show is grey green turks head knot rope bracelet one of a series made from cotton cord that is hand dyed in softer more subtle colors. See more like these in the solid colors section of the Etsy shop.

Forget me not new collection now on Etsy

bonniejoysmith created this new treasury collection Forget-me-not filled with beautiful blues and greys. From her Brooklyn studio Suela you can find travel-inspired yoga mat bags sewn using beautiful wax print fabric from Eastern Africa.

I really like the Handmade Leather Journal, The Traveler in Sky Blue even though this one is marked "sold" you can find more of these like the Handmade Button Up Leather Journal, Summer Butterfly in peaseblossomstudio from deep in the heart of Texas.

TwistedRiverClay offers a handsome Beautiful Blues Handmade Pottery Mug along with an entire studio filled with durable handmade pottery. Visit Ron and Char's web site http://www.TwistedRiverClay.com to see more.

The featured item in this collection is white & faded teal turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made with 100% hand dyed cotton cord. Find this and more blended colors in the WhatKnotShop Etsy store.

Seaside Dreams collection now musing on Etsy

West Lafayette Indiana is nowhere close to a salt water seaside but Ashley doesn't let that stop her from creating this Seaside Dreams collection. Visit her shop The Sunshine Girl to see a small but fun collection of crochet and a hollow book (stash for ??) Her treasury collection is cleverly arranged with white, yellow, turquoise, and green groupings vertically and necklace, handbags, bracelets, and earrings horizontally. (should we expect randomness from an engineering student?)

My picks are from the bracelet row. The Sunshine Yellow. Cloud Cuckoo Bracelet with Faceted Clam Shell, Glass bead, Lucite Flower and Czech Glass leaf title is almost as long as the bracelet its self. Made by CloudCuckooLand from Hong Kong. See more of Kiki's fine work in her shop of the same name.

Fiona - Single Wrap Adventurine on Leather offered by MadRiverDesigns is one of a series of wrap style bracelets in a multitude of colors inspired by the landscapes and rivers of Vermont.

The featured item in this collection is green and blue turks head knot sailor bracelet made with two shades of blue and green cord. This design is limited availability as the subtle green color is difficult to replicate perfectly. See more mixed color rope bracelets in the blended colors section of my Etsy shop.