yellow rope bracelets 2863

 This collection of knotted bracelets is made from a very soft and flexible synthetic cord. As you can see the color is a bright yellow with red and blue thread accents. The red and blue are actually individual strands of the woven sheath which surrounds the core.

This material came from a big-box retailer and is a 9/16" diameter made with a soft fiber core so it is very soft to the touch and quite flexible.

 On the left is the single strand design minimal profile only 1/2" (13 mm) wide.

In the center is the two strand design a bit more substantial at 1 1/8" (28 mm) but very soft and stretchy.

On the right is the symmetrical three part three strand design a full 1 3/4" (33 mm) wide.

Available from extra small to extra large. This group measures between 6 1/2" (165 mm) to 7" (178 mm)

You can choose size and width when you order

                      available here


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

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.

Rope bracelet with star knot meridian 1738

This is a complex knotted bracelet project that is based on a pattern developed by Norbert Trupiano and posted on Charles Hamel's  web in the "Nono Tuts" section. You will have to scroll down to the "Bracelet with Star Knot Meridian" headline to read about this one.

The design is made on a pattern grid that has been printed and then placed on a cardboard tube. The cord is then routed on the pattern using pins to hold the shape until the knot is complete.

The image shows a completed knot made from 1.5 mm white nylon braid that has not yet been worked up to final shape. You can see the reverse loops of the star knot clearly in the second photo.

The pvc mold shown in the photos is about 7 1/8" circumference. The knot was laid out on a 10 3/4" cardboard tube using the pattern grid.

This knot resembles a flat sinnit turks head (ABOK #1379) except that it is not really a turks head in the strict definition.

Here's a closeup of the knot worked up to final shape. You can see the star knot in the center of the weave.

See the same design made in 3 mm cotton here.

                        available here

photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

This image is the pattern grid that was created by Norbert and used to lay out the knot. The red line is the registration line where the pattern can be repeated to create a larger circumference.


Pattern grid design copyright Norbert Trupiano, used with permission.

white nylon knotted collar large 1798

Give your dog (or your friend) the comfort and style of a traditional handwoven collar. This design features a double monkey fist toggle and loop closure. The bright white nylon is sanitary and soft. The weave is flexible and non binding.

This collar is made with two pieces of 1/8" nylon braided cord. The monkey fist knots are tied in the center of each piece, then the collar is woven with the slack ends.


size is 17 1/2" (444 mm). Smaller sizes are available as well.

The four part weave is friendly and flexible and the collar can be washed and sanitized if needed.



                        available here



design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

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.

Rainbow bracelets 1315

Recently I received a request from a customer who wanted some special bracelets to offer as a fundraising premium. Here is a look at the results.
The design is based on a herringbone weave pattern which is the "over two-under two" sequence which creates the distinctive "V" pattern. A piece of cotton cord is used to create a 29 bight knot. A series of hand dyed cotton cord are then added one by one to fill out the weave. The colors are red, yellow, green, and blue. 

As you can see one edge of the bracelet exposes the colored cords as they loop through the knot. The opposite edge is made from the white cord that forms the structure of the bracelet. The ends are trimmed off and stitched up to prevent the whole thing from coming undone. 


The geometry of the knot allows up to five colors to be used. The possible color combinations range from a single color like this blue to green series to a mix of colors as seen here.


These can be made in a range of sizes from very small designed to fit kids on up to extra large designed to fit your favorite knuckle dragging lumberjack, truck driver, or stone mason.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Happiness is a pair of nautical chic knot bracelets

Michalle sent this self portrait photo showing two BASIC turks head knot rope bracelets. One is black the other is battleship grey. Both have been worked up to Michalle's comfortable fit size.
These BASIC rope bracelets are available in a wide range of colors including the black and grey show here as well as lighthouse red, starboard green, several colors of blue, sunshine yellow, orange, brown and classic white.
Illustrated instructions are included with each order. These adjustable bracelets are supplied in a "large" size which makes it easy to slip them over your hand. A few simple steps are all that is required to create a custom fit just right for you.
Here's a tip from Michalle: After working up the bracelet to a comfortable fit use a needle and thread to secure the loose ends. Trim the ends then turn the bracelet inside out to hide the stumps.
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

knots new collection on Etsy

See a group of creative artists who make things from knotted fibers, metal, and a few good loops.

knots 

Here are direct links to the sellers in this collection:

tissue88 Chinese art inspired work
FibreSeedling crafts & Jewelry (2 items)
Sarah Collection Chinese Knotting Crafts
aTwistofFateDesign Handcrafted Vintage Inspired Jewelry
NautilusMaritime Nautical Jewelry and the Arts of the Traditional Sailor
myrebe creating pieces from textiles
piedras  original jewelry by Abigail Mount Miller
carriebea Carrie Bea's Accessories
stonedelite StoneDelite original jewelry by Angelique
NiceKnots Celtic Knotwork & Leather Jewelry
Remmie Handmade Jewelry Hair Pieces Vintage & Crafted Items
ss10001 Micro-macrame and More Jewelry and Accessories!
ArtisticJewelry2010 Charming jewelry collected from Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
mysticknotwork Turks Head Style Sailor Bracelets since 1957
TopKnotch Top Knotch Gear