Rusty Denim collection on Etsy

Here's another creative collection Rusty Denim made by Holly Renee Becker. Her shop is hollytamales but there's no mexican food instead she has pillows, pockets, and towels.

Here is a Denim Flowers Necklace, Pearl, Bohemian Glass Crystal, Navi and Blue Denim made by artmirey who is a architect and an artist (winning combination!) See more shabby chic, romantic, elegant, unique jewelry and accessories in her shop TheMireyBoutique.

Who doesn't need a small bag for travel? This is a Handmade Upcycled Denim Makeup Bag but it could hold almost anything made by farrago and offered with other handmade handbags and purses, tote bags, makeup bags in her shop of the same name.

The featured item in this rusty collection is this white & denim blue turks head knot sailor rope bracelet offered her in a medium size but available in small and large sizes by special order. There are more of these all cotton hand dyed rope bracelets in the blended color bracelets section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

Beach Swirls and Waves washing up now on Etsy

Blue is the color of our home planet and Alyssia is tuned into the cosmic waves on the beach of our collective unconscious with this new Etsy treasury Beach Swirls and Waves.

trinketsbydana offers this Ocean Blue Tidal Wave Knotted Bracelet made with cotton floss part of a colorful collection of knotted friendship bracelets you can find in her Etsy shop. You can also visit Dana's blog to read more about her artistic efforts and donate to tsunami relief efforts.

TheNoteableKnot offers a simple understated elegant Hemp Wish Bracelets including this  Hemp Wish Bracelet, White Opaque Glass Beads. Also be sure to look at the Micro Macrame section in her Etsy shop for custom colors at unbeatable prices.

The featured product in this collection is the ocean & sky turks head knot sailor bracelet the traditional three part braided sailor bracelet made from blue and green hand dyed cotton cord. This is the narrower and smaller version of another popular design: blue-green turks head knot sailor bracelet find them both and other blended colors as well in the Etsy shop.

Square sennit braid flexible bangles 131 144 145

This is a re-post of some work in sennit braiding. (click here to see original post ) Three examples are shown here the smaller of the three at left. The bracelet is made from eight interwoven strands starting with a four part grommet. The direction reverses and then there are four interweaves. The reverse loop is positioned under the bead which terminates the knot.

This is the "large" size about 8 5/8" (218 mm) 
The material is a high strength dacron/nylon mix used by sailmakers to make leech tensioning lines.

And the "larger" size about 10" (254 mm). As you can see they all are about the same (colored beads are different on each) Size is controlled by how many bights are made in the grommet and can vary from just a few to a huge number. Think napkin ring all the way up to hatband size.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

traditional five part rope bracelet design - small size 1198

Made with a smaller diameter cord this is one of the most popular weave designs in the online venues. As you can see this bracelet is a smaller size (on advice from one of my favorite customers!) and will fit younger teens quite nicely. Color is natural white. Ends are secured by stitching just like all the items in my shops, and the size measures just 7" (178 mm) inside circumference.
Available here


Design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

snow and ice turks head knot rope bracelet 1055

Light and airy combination of natural snow white and hand dyed ice blue worked up in a classic 5 x 17 pattern. All cotton fibers. Size small. No buttons or clasps, just an unbroken pattern of energy.

Colors are refreshing and cool just like a sub zero sunny winter morning in the arctic.

This is limited edition rope bracelet is available  click here in a small size to fit a teenager or young adult. Larger sizes are available by request. Not sure what size to order? Check your "slip-on" size   click here   to find out.

If you like this design you may also be interested in this one  click here or perhaps this one  click here

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

blue green beaded rope bracelet with toggle 941

Three rows of turquoise blue glass beads arranged in white nylon cord. The beads alternate between clear green and blue glass and frosted green and blue. Stitching is four ply nylon thread. This is a larger size measuring 8 5/8" (219 mm) inside circumference when closed.

Waterproof and durable for everyday wear

The clasp is an overlapping toggles two of them with cream colored beads. Here you can see the loops and the two beads.

This item is available in the Zibbet shop  click here.

You may also be interested in a similar design made in a slip-on (no clasp) style  click here.

If you are looking for something with more texture and color take a look at this   click here  or this  click here
design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

large rope bracelets

This design is made with large size cotton clothesline cord which makes for a gigantic size bracelet. In this example the material is worked in a 4 part by 5 bight design. This oversize look is available from Tanya Aguiniga with hand dyed color accents.


Those of you that would like one or more of these for your own craft projects (dip dying or other work) please request a custom order via this link  custom order

Even though this looks huge the material is lightweight and quite soft. This cord comes with a synthetic core that can be left in place or removed by cutting the cord and drawing the core out with a small pair of pliers.


This material is an off-white more natural looking cotton made in a braided pattern around the core.


design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

white herringbone rope bracelet 948

One of the advantages to the double overlap herringbone weave is that the bracelets have a lot more inherent stretch than the simple plain weave pattern. For example this design made in 1/8" cotton cord is able to stretch from a relaxed 7 1/2" circumference to about 8 1/4". This stretch-ability makes it easier to get a nice snug fit without having to work up an adjustable bracelet and has the added advantage of being removable.

The material is a 100% cotton braided cord made by T. W. Evans cordage in Cranston, RI.

If you like this design you may also be interested in these herringbone weave designs:
 Narrow design in white synthetic  click here

 Navy blue in hand dyed cotton  click here

 or this colorful set that I use for my shop avatar  click here 

of course there are a number of other herringbone weave designs and colors:
 Herringbone designs on  Zibbet
 Herringbone designs on  ArtFire
 Herringbone designs on  Etsy

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

double toggle beaded cuff bracelet in blue and black medium 944

A bracelet made with a network of small beads embedded in a black cord matrix and edged with blue cotton floss. Two loops and glass bead toggles hold this securely closed. 


The glass beads are an assortment in colors ranging from red to tan to yellow, blue, and green. 
Size is adult "medium" measuring 7 1/4" (181 mm) inside circumference.


Like a collection of colorful shells and pebbles found along a shoreline on a bright sunny day. This item is now listed on the Zibbet shop  click here

This is part of the design )strata( series of bracelets available in the design section of my  Etsy shop. A wider selection can be found in my Zibbet shop.


If you like this design you may also be interested in this one  click here  or this larger beaded anklet made with white cotton cord. 


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

back to basics white cotton rope bracelet 904

Classic cotton rope bracelet made with a modified herringbone weave design in heavy white cotton cable cord.


The single pass weave reveals the beauty of the over-two under-two herringbone pattern. The bights are single overlaps which makes the edge of the knot more tapered.


Size is a tight 8" (203 mm) circumference.

This is about 1" (25 mm) wide with the loose ends secured and trimmed.


You may also be interested in this design in cotton cord click here
More herringbone weave designs in color click here




design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

ocean and sky rope bracelet 824

One of my favorite color combinations light blue and light turquoise green that combined recall the atmosphere of southern latitudes. These photos are a bit on the cool side so the green is not quite as bright as it is in sunlight. The blue cords are on the outside the green is in the center.


This is a nice medium 8" inside diameter that will stretch slightly. This design is also available in smaller sizes to fit teens and children as well as larger sizes to fit bigger hands.

Visit this blog page to take your measurements    figure the fit  then check the online shops to see what is available. Remember that custom sizes can be ordered at the regular prices. Just send a message with your size and color requirements.


Here's the Zibbet link    sky & ocean THB
You may also be interested in these herringbone designs in the same color range
sky blue herringbone weave
turquoise blue herringbone sailor bracelet

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

herringbone rope bracelet in white synthetic 847

Made from a feather weight synthetic cord this herringbone weave design has lots of stretch to it but will return to it's original shape.

Weave design is 34 x 5 x 2

Single cord construction, ends are stitched and trimmed, unaffected by water and non shrinking.

In this edge view you can see the double weave "V" pattern distinctive to the herringbone design.

See these online venues for this and many other sizes and colors.

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop
ArtFire:http://www.artfire.com/users/WhatKnotShop
Zibbet: http://www.zibbet.com/WhatKnotShop







design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

classic wide weave turks head knot sailor bracelet 839

Classic cotton cord materials are made into a classic design plain weave turks head bracelet 9 parts by 22 bights. This one is a shrink to fit cotton in a bright white color.

The weave is loose and flexible to fit over your hand.

find this and other designs in the online shops:

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop
ArtFire: http://www.artfire.com/users/WhatKnotShop
Zibbet: http://www.zibbet.com/WhatKnotShop


design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

turquoise and sky rope bracelet 843

Blue and green together are an almost irresistible combination of colors. Maybe it's the affinity we feel with the warm oceans.


Here's a combination of turquoise and medium blue that reminds me of summer.


Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop

End stitching the cords is something that holds the bracelet together and prevents unraveling. This end stitching is standard on all non adjustable bracelets sold in the online venues.


See the little white thread tails? That's the end stitching. It's done with 4 ply waxed nylon thread. Look for the end stitching tail on rope bracelets made by WhatKnotShop


design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

natural look soft mixed fiber knot bracelet 812

Natural cotton mixed fiber material for knot bracelets makes a relaxed finish to the fibers and lends a more "worn" look to the finished piece. This example is made from a soft laid #48 cord. The design is a 22x5x3 weave pattern.

 The size is 8" inside circumference which fits many size hands. The bracelet will stretch slightly. Shrinkage is likely to be less than a 100% cotton material.




Find it on Etsy click here






design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

extra large 22 bight rope bracelet 774

An extra large nine part double diamond weave made from grey cotton cord. This was a custom request for someone with large hands.

Inside circumference 10 1/2" (266 mm)

Special sizes may be requested through these shops:

Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop
ArtFire: http://www.artfire.com/users/WhatKnotShop
Zibbet: http://www.zibbet.com/WhatKnotShop

herringbone weave sailors knot rope bracelets in color

New and renewed colors in the narrow herringbone weave design seem to go well together. Here shown stacked on the work-up mold.

All are worked to a "large" size 8 5/8" (219 mm)

Top to bottom:
very light blue 
darker "ocean" blue
purple
lighthouse red

See these and more like them on the ArtFire, Zibbet, and Etsy shops:

http://www.artfire.com/users/WhatKnotShop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop
www.zibbet.com/WhatKnotShop

red white blue turks head knot sailor bracelet 735

Red White and Blue - colors of patriotism for the USA and 27 other countries around the world. Can you name a few? (Click here for a hint!)

Well France and England are obvious as is Australia. How about Iceland or Thailand or Russia?

Yep. All of these places use the same color scheme in their national flags. It's a classic and works well for this custom made bracelet too.

To order yours visit one of the online shops:
http://www.artfire.com/users/WhatKnotShop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatKnotShop
www.zibbet.com/WhatKnotShop

three sailor bracelets in copper green 702, 703, 704

A set of three classic turks head sailor bracelets made with hand dyed twisted cotton cord. The color is a copper green made by diluting the concentrated dye packet and limiting the time the cord remains immersed in the dye solution.


It's pretty amazing how much color range is available from a single colored dye packet. Even within the cord hank as it is immersed there are slight variations in color. Some areas take a bit more pigment, others less which creates a pleasing variation

The color will continue aging as the bracelet is worn. Repeated wettings can cause the color to fade even more giving the bracelet that "forever" look.


Sizing:
The small one is 14 bights, child or tween
The medium one is 17 bights, older teens and women
The large one is 20 bights, adult males and knuckle draggers (guys you know who you are...)

Each is made with three passes and worked to a firm shape. There remains some stretch in the material as the cord is naturally elastic.

These were photographed with the working ends in place although there isn't much slack to work out of the weave.


A note for the photography class: the background is actually a grey cardboard although the color in the photos appears to be light purple. White balance was set prior to the shoot with the light sources fully warmed up. (3600K CFL lamps)


design and photos copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

hand dyed blue turks head rope bracelet 615

Five part turks head bracelet made with hand dyed cotton cord. Size is "large" made for a reserved order.

Dyed cord is treated to reduce color bleed. White not 100% color fast this treatment preserves the color through repeated wettings.

Ends are secured to prevent unraveling.


design and photos copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop