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

square knot macrame adjustable bracelet collection

Zip toggle macrame bracelets with beads in different colors and materials. All (except one) made with 2.3 mm white nylon cord. This is a small sample of the possible bead colors that can be used to make the toggle closure.  Find this one on Etsy  click here or look at the square knot collection on Etsy

<--cream color bead pull

 All are 8 5/8" (219 mm) size "large" that can be drawn to between 6 1/2" to 7 1/2" size when the toggle loop is drawn through.




<--navy blue plastic bead pull

Find more of these adjustable macrame bracelets in the Etsy shop. Find more slip on square knot bracelets in the Zibbet shop.




<--red plastic bead pull

<--lavender plastic bead pull

champaign synthetic 1 mm cord with tiger stripe oval bead pull

<--green glass bead pull

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

WhatKnotShop shopping guide part two

Design - Two shops have different stock of these unique bracelets. Some have beadwork, some have toggle closures, some are small, some are large. Each one is handmade from cord, beads, & cotton floss, held together with four ply nylon thread. All are special
Shop design on Etsy
Shop design on Zibbet

Fiber wrapped jewelry - An offshoot of the knot business that came about from a creative use of the leftover pieces of cord that are created when a knot bracelet is made. These are "up cycled" slip on bracelets and choker style necklaces made by wrapping deconstructed string and floss around core materials.
Shop for wrapped fiber jewelry on ArtFire
Shop for wrapped fiber jewelry on Zibbbet

Beaded rope bracelets - Another offshoot of the knot tying work that has recently expanded into other experimental forms. Some bracelets incorporate beads in traditional turks head knot designs like the example shown on the left while other pieces are more about the beads.
Beaded knot bracelets on ArtFire
Beaded knot bracelets on Zibbet

Extra wide cuffs - These are the most dramatic wide slip on cuff bracelets available. Each one is a carefully made knot requiring many hours of work to lay out and then work up to the finished shape. This example is ready to slip on your wrist and tighten up to a comfortable custom fit.
See extra wide cuffs on ArtFire
See extra wide cuffs on Zibbet

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

tangled string bracelet in green and pink 930

A riot of pink, green, and other colors all tangled up with someplace to go. This is a special design for one of my awesome customers who liked the combination of lime green and fuchsia pink.




Little heart shaped bunny ears hold the purple plastic toggle beads in place.
A framework weave made of fuchsia cords sets the size at 7" inside circumference.

Double loops hold the toggle beads in place when closed.


This bracelet is very soft and flexible but is held together with four ply nylon thread so it is also durable.


Water will not harm this bracelet but might make it shrink somewhat.

See other tangled string bracelets like this one on Zibbet. 


You might like this design in different colors  click here






design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

blue to green herringbone rope bracelet collection

Traditional herringbone pattern weave design in five new colors.





Sizes are  "medium" measuring 8" (203 mm) inside circumference. As with all bracelets of this design there is some stretch owing to the double overlap weave pattern.

Dark ocean blue     
Blue-green          
Skye blue (light)    
Skye blue            
Turquoise          
Copper green

Solid color rope bracelets are available here if you don't see the design you like please make a request. Keeping all these in-stock not possible BUT they can be custom made just for you in a few days.

All are hand made of hand dyed cotton and cotton-polyester blend cords. The loose ends are stitched to prevent unraveling and then trimmed off. All will shrink somewhat when wet.

Illustrated instructions on how to make a herringbone weave bracelet like these can be found
      here

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

custom work for kids 816

Every now and then I receive a request for a custom piece for a younger person. I like making these for kids as it continues the tradition of having something cool and special that is yours alone.

This is a special request for someone who was passionate about purple but needed a smaller size than was offered in the online shop.

I had a bit of the purple cord remaining from the original dye batch which was long enough to make this 12 x 5 x 3 double diamond design.

So don't be shy about asking for a child sized version of work that is listed in the online shops. Most of the pieces offered can be made in smaller sizes that will fit younger kids as well as tweens.

Measure according to this guide then visit any one of these online shops to look over the selections, and contact me if you would like a special order made to fit a special child.

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

delicate designs made with small material

A herringbone weave design using 1.5 mm high density nylon cord.


This is a 34 bight design but due to the small diameter of the material it measures only 6 1/4" inside circumference, about the right size for a child or young teen.


This type of high tech nylon cord was found at an Eastern Mountain Sports EMS shop. Many outdoor gear suppliers offer these types of high grade nylon cords in all kinds of color combinations. This one happens to be a classic red/black mix


See this and a number of other unique patterns and color combinations at these three online venues:


ArtFire
Etsy
Zibbet

Here we see a typical three part common turks head weave using the 1.5 mm high density nylon cord. This one is a bit larger measuring 7" inside diameter and available here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/54505250/child-size-red-and-black-nylon-knot

The flat or common weave is clearly visible in this view. 


These smaller materials create a much smaller scale weave pattern which goes well with smaller hands or for those who like a more refined look.






design and photographs copyright 2010 by WhatKnotShop

wide turks head knot bracelet 669

Natural cotton cord turks head rope bracelet extra wide size "medium" made with 3 mm un-dyed cotton cord. 

Will shrink to fit.

Made on a 10 3/4" mold and worked up to a flexible soft fit for a 7 1/2" slip-on size.

design and photos copyright 2010 WhatKnot Shop

red turks head knot sailor bracelet 641

A continuous weave rope bracelet made with hand dyed cotton cord
17 x 5 x 3 weave design, solid color.


This and many other solid color hand dyed rope bracelets can be found in the Zibbet collection click here to see more of these 


design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

navy blue turks head knot sailor bracelet 647

Navy blue 17 x 5 x 3 turks head knot weave design in hand dyed cotton cord



This and many other solid color hand dyed rope bracelets can be found in the Zibbet collection click here to see more of these 


design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

white cotton cord turks head sailor knot bracelet 650

Turks head knot bracelet 5 x 17 x 3 design made from white cotton cord.


Adult "medium" size <--click to read about size


This and many other solid color hand dyed rope bracelets can be found in the Zibbet collection click here to see more of these 


design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

white herringbone sailor bracelet medium 633

A nice herringbone weave design in nine parts
8" (200 mm) inside circumference


find it on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46708531/white-herringbone-sailor-bracelet-medium

uh-oh, this one got sold...check out this as an alternative   click here

or you may request a special order item

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

Tiny tangerine for young fruit lovers

A tiny tangerine and white three strand bracelet. Just the right kind of fruit for someone small that enjoys bright things.

The side view showing the true colors. Well close to it anyway. Monitors and digital cameras conspire to create their own color schemes.

Size is adult "small" which is also child "large". Other sizes are available but you have to ask for them.

If you want this item in your size visit the Etsy shop and make a custom request. These can also be made in quantity for birthday parties at a reduced per-item price.
check your slip-on size click here then select your favorite from one of these three online shops:

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


Design and photos copyright 2009 WhatKnotShop

Turks head sailor bracelet in natural and blue #102

Here's another mix of the "natural" cotton and a center strand of cord dyed blue. The cable cord gives the piece a classic look of "rope" as the twisted construction of the cord recalls the lay of traditionally made manilla rope.

The mix of color makes this a fun variation on the single color designs. All cotton materials are worked up to an even shape and ends are stitched and trimmed.

Check your slip-on size click here then select your favorite color from one of the three online shops:


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