white paracord herringbone 3382

 Sometimes the smallest material used in the simplest way can produce the most impact. This is what makes these narrow herringbone turks head bracelets so appealing.

There is only a single piece of cord in this example a segment of bright white 325 paracord, worked up into a five part herringbone design.

 Each part passes over two and under two creating the distinctive herringbone "V" pattern. The loose ends are bound together with waxed thread to secure them from unraveling.

The weave has a natural flexibility enabling these types of bracelets to stretch out quite a bit then relax to their native smaller size.

The paracord is soft to the touch but very tough material. Like other types of paracord this will shrink when the inner fibers get wet and take a "set" after it dries out. This lighter gauge material is nicely propositioned for these smaller projects.





design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

wide weave re-shapeable herringbone rope bracelet 2768

 This functional cuff is made with a hybrid herringbone weave that features a tapered edge. Instead of the usual "over two - under two" the edge is a single over/under which gives it a thinner more contoured shape.

You can see the single overlap on either side in the photo to the left.

The herringbone weave allows this cuff to stretch to 8 5/8" (219 mm) to slip over your hand, then it can be re-shaped to fit snugly on your wrist.

This design uses about 19 ft of 1/8" braided nylon cord and is made on an oversize cylindrical mold.

Maximum width is about 2 1/4" (56 mm) when fully compressed.

Here's another similar design you might like.

Here's a hybrid design with a double thickness edge.

Looking for a super size herringbone? check this out.

See a collection of wide cuffs similar to this in the  white rope bracelets section of my Etsy shop


       Available soon online.



design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

nylon hybrid weave turks head knot bracelet 2760

 Two weave patterns are combined in this interesting knot bracelet: Each edge has a herringbone (over 2-under 2) pattern which then shifts to a plain weave in the center.

This design is a "square" turks head with 14 bights and 15 parts.

Here is a related wider design.

The material is a 1/8" high density braided nylon cord which is a nice bright white color. This material is easy to work in the knot and unlike cotton tends to hold it's size without shrinking.

size relaxed:
7" (178 mm) inside circumference
2 1/4" (55 mm) inside diameter
2 3/4" (96 mm) wide

will stretch slightly to about 7 1/2"

The weave pattern is:
U2-O2-u1-o1-u1-o1-u1-o1-U2-O2 which has been doubled to bulk up the size.


                     Available here

design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

Ella says...

Ella says: "I like these rope bracelets because they don't fall apart. I have some other ones that come undone but not these!"

In the active on-the-go world of a busy pre teen having a quality rope bracelet is important. The last thing you need is for it to come undone while swimming or hanging out with friends.

All WhatKnotShop rope bracelets are made with high quality materials. Each is worked up to a finished shape (except for the DIY kits) ready for the beach. The loose ends are carefully stitched up to prevent fraying and unraveling. This sturdy kid approved construction means that you can have a summer full of fun with your favorite rope bracelet and never worry  about it coming apart.

Here are three new handmade rope bracelets from the summer collection:
Three part teal blue made with smooth texture hand dyed cord.
Five part grey herringbone made with soft twisted cable cord.
Wider nine part ecru herringbone made with un-dyed cotton blend cable cord.

A closeup of the nine part herringbone bracelet showing the distinctive "v" patterns created by the double overlapping weave. The herringbone weave makes an extra stretchy bracelet that can expand to fit over a larger hand but will shrink down to a comfortable snug fit.

"I really like to wear my bracelets all the time, like even when I'm going skiing and I have to pull a sweater on over them."

Find a favorite for your summer...

two custom made herringbone rope bracelets 1787

Two herringbone weave rope bracelets were made as part of a custom request. The natural white bracelet is made from a 100% cotton cord in a single strand 34 bight pattern.

The blue-green bracelet is made of a hand dyed 100% cotton cord in a double strand 29 bight pattern.

Both are 7" (178mm) inside circumference and can stretch to fit over and average adult hand.

All cotton materials will shrink when wet.

Custom requests can be placed for a particular size and weave design. Colored cord is made in small batches and has limited availability.

Check your "slip-on" size here then place a custom order here.

design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

I sCREAM for iceCREAM collection on Etsy

Tatum Reid likes cream/white/beige and made this collection I sCREAM for iceCREAM with some of her favorites. Visit her shop tatumreid bicycle built for two to see her initial collection of coasters and cat toys.

This Diamond Pattern Hanging Crocheted Glass Globe Tea Light Candle Lantern got sold but there are more available in Jenn's shop PoorLittleLamb along with masquerade masks and mermaids.

Northern climates call for warm bedding and this Custom made linen duvet cover ...My wooden dream... will make your nights well, a dream. LovelyHomeIdea is the shop, Lovely Home is the handle for this textile design studio which is filled with natural fibers and logical design.

The featured item in this cream/white/beige collection is this ecru herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet medium one of the many variations on the over-two, under-two herringbone weave pattern. This one is made from a soft, off-white cotton cord and can be found in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. An even bigger collection is available on Zibbet or you can make a custom request.

white rope bracelet 1713

natural white cotton braided cord

over two under two herringbone weave

extra large size 8 3/8" (213 mm)


                 available here


design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

Strong and Mute collection on ArtFire

Strong and Mute is an ArFire member curated collection made by SKCreations a mother-daugher team offering a wide variety of handmade items including jewelry, hair accessories, and greeting cards.

On the mute (quiet) side is this Red Leather Wrap Bracelet With Silver Hook made by JabberJewels. Read this artist's bio for the back story and cute pictures of her pug Dudley (say it three times...).

On the strong side is this Elf Sheet Chainmaille Bracelet made by daisy and sold through her shop daisykreates. She's a self described chainmaille-wirewrap-beadweave-fusedglass-holic and this is her passion.

The featured its in this collection is this orange soft cuff herringbone knot bracelet extra large made from smooth braided synthetic cord. This is one of the extra wide cuffs available through WhatKnotShop on ArtFire.  This particular cuff is adjustable so you can work out the extra slack in the knot and make a sung and comfortable fit. Click the link to see the other cuffs in this collection.

triple herringbone weave rope bracelet 1459

Wide triple herringbone weave rope bracelet made with a single piece of 1/8" (3 mm) nylon braid.

Weave design is 1-3-3-3-3-3-3-1 single overlap or locked edge with three over - three under in center

41x21x1 approx 8 5/8" (219 mm)

                  Available here.

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection on Etsy

I'm Feelin' Knotty collection brings together the paracord, hemp and leather knot artists with a colorful and diverse group of offerings. Bina is herself a paracord bracelet designer and you can click over to her shop BinasBracelets and find color color color!

Minimal but elegant is this Khaki Paracord Josephine Knot Bracelet made by Jenci Smith in a range of available sizes. See her creative clothes and holiday items at jenciwsmith including this Robot or Elephant Embroidered Applique Onesie a unitog for babies.

On the hemp side is this Hemp Square Knot Anklet with Wood Bead a simple but classic design made by Alexandria and part of a small but lively collection of anklets and bracelets in her shop LiveLoveHemp.

Amy Hoffman makes these Leather cord turks-head knot rings and other corded goodies you can find in her shop BonnAmy. Lots of sizes available for the asking.

The featured item in this collection is this ecru herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made out of cotton cord. Ecru is a nice neutral off white color just as the string comes from the manufacturer. This one is quite soft and flexible. See more like these in the classic whites section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy. An even larger variety of weave design, sizes, and colors can be found in WhatKnotShop on Zibbet. 

white cotton herringbone bracelet 1623

 Simple classic white cotton cord worked into a herringbone weave design. This one is a "medium" size  made with a 29 bight count. Large and small sizes available as well.

Find this on Zibbet

Designs like this in the classic whites section of the Etsy shop or the classic whites section Zibbet shop where there are no listing fees...



design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

herringbone collection on Etsy

herringbone. (period) collection by kanandi11 showcases the many colors of one of the universal patterns in the weaver's repertoire. My favorites in this group include the Gentlemen's Herringbone Handwoven Scarf made by Shielagh Tacey an artist living in Glasgow and offering her Handwoven Textiles in her shop shielagh.

The seductive color of this Kindle Fire/Kindle 3/Nook eReader Sleeve Cover (padded) -----maroon-and-cream makes it a must-have for the growing number of e-reader and i-pad owners out there. See more color and design choices offered by Monica in her echoshop.

The featured item in this collection is this wide black & white cotton herringbone weave turks head knot sailor rope bracelet made with two colors of 100% cotton cord. There are more variations on the herringbone weave design that can be seen on the blended colors section of my Etsy shop. To see an expanded catalog of herringbone weave rope bracelets visit my Zibbet shop.

white? wait...WOW! collection on Etsy

mckelvey dalton's collection white? wait...WOW!  is filled with contrasts. From the soft Bamboo Flutter Gown by consciousclothing to the light and shapely Flair Lampshade by Katty Barac to the stolid small white on white church birdhouse made by okawvalleybirdhouses we get surprising shape and texture to brighten up any day.

McKelveyDalton USA offers custom hand knit cardigans, hats, and wrist warmers and welcomes custom orders. Consciousclothing Specializes in hemp, soy, bamboo, organic cotton, wool, and recycled fiber clothing. Find more lampshades and other eleant, durable and economical items in Katty Barac's shop. John Williams offers a delightful collection of birdhouses from his shop in Illinois.

The featured item in this collection is the wide white cotton herringbone cuff turks head knot rope bracelet  made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors and more white designs in the classic whites section.  To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.

green and white herringbone weave rope bracelet 1538

 Bright white and green synthetic cord is used to make this classic herringbone weave design rope bracelet.

Size is "extra large" measuring 9" (228 mm) inside circumference so this cuff can fit someone with bigger hands. The weave is drawn up to a firm shape so there is not much stretch. Synthetics will not shrink when wet.

The two color pattern reveals the little "v" shapes that characterize the herringbone weave. One edge is green the other white.

See this bracelet in the blended colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.



design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

paracord herringbone weave turks head knot extra large 1533

 This is an extra large herringbone or gaucho weave turks head knot made with olive drab parachute cord. In the front view you can see the distinctive "V" patterns in four groups. The edges are double overlap, the center is quadruple overlap.

This was made on a jig using a pattern map that was taped to a cardboard mold. The photo shows the knot after the first half of the parts are placed. You can see the gaps where the remaining cord will be interwoven to fill in the over four under four pattern.

The push pins hold the cords securely in place on the map.

The weave design is 32 bights x 28 parts x 1 strand using ~40 ft of cord. Weave design: O2 U4 O4 U4 O4 U4 O4 O2 (28 parts)

This is shown in a relaxed state as it came off the mold. The cords are loose and will be worked up to a firm symmetrical shape. To request one of these please use the Etsy convo utility.

This is not a knot that can be tied easily. This example required four attempts. The first try was made using a different pattern and no interweave. The second try came up short with only 35 ft of cord. The Third try had so many weaving errors it had to be undone. Here is the fourth which despite a few corrected errors is the intended pattern.

Finished worked up on the 10 3/4" mold.

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Throw me a bone... a new collection now getting chewed up on Etsy

If you have a dog the request is obvious Throw me a bone.... if you are Megan Martin owner of SpiceofLifeDesigns it all about herringbones especially the charcoal, grey, and off white palette. Visit her shop to see Modern Eco Friendly Jewelry Recycled Sterling Silver  featuring recycled low-tarnish Argentium sterling silver and genuine gemstones. You can also find SpiceofLifeDesigns on Facebook.

In my book this Blank Book in Herringbone and Dove Gray made by NatalieAsIs gets a top rating. You can find more of her beautiful anachronisms in figurative and fiber arts on her website and see work in progress on her Flickr page.

Even though these GRAY Herringbone leg warmers made by RunSystem53 are sold you should click through to see the rest of Amelie's fine work including more leg warmers, leggings, and tops.

The featured item in this collection is the ecru cotton medium herringbone weave turks head sailor knot rope bracelet made in the over two-under two signature herringbone weave. This weave design is available in a variety of colors and sizes including solid colors section and some dramatic wide cuff designs in the classic whites section.  If you see a design you like but need a special size please convo for more information. 

paracord wide hybrid weave cuff bracelet 1518

 I'm working on a project for a customer to develop extra wide cuffs. This series uses a combination of weave patterns. Here's one made from olive drab para cord.


The design is 33 lead x 32 bight x 1 strand laid out with two different herringbone weave patterns:
The edges are over two-under two (O2 U2)
The center is over four - under four (O4 U4)
pattern design is coded thus:
O2 U2   O4 U4 O4 U4 O4 U4   O2 U2

The para cord is from u-braid-it Braiding supply Co. Very nice people to deal with, now one of my recommended suppliers. They offer a full palette of parachute cord colors and other hardware for the equine inclined. 


To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

herringbone weave bracelet in white and grey cord 1473

 This is another large cuff made with a braided grey and white synthetic cord. The weave design is 26 x 15 x 1 herringbone with single overlapping or "locked" edges, The herringbone weave creates the "V" patterns visible in the second photo with the red core background.


The knot was tied on a 10 3/4" tube using rubber bands to organize the bights during construction. To see how a simple herringbone bracelet is made using the rubber band method click here for an illustrated tutorial.

The cord material came from a home improvement warehouse store. This material usually is sold in 50ft hanks for about $2.50. This design used up about 25 ft of cord when it was finished but you will need a longer piece to get started.


As with most of the double overlap herringbone weave patterns this bracelet can work down to a smaller size but still retain some elastic stretch.


To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

red and black herringbone weave knot rope bracelet 811

 This is a small herringbone weave design made with 1.5 mm synthetic cord. The weave pattern is over two-under two with five parts. 


The material is a high density synthetic with almost no elasticity. 


Size is "small" measuring in at only 6 1/4" (158 mm) inside circumference. The bracelet will stretch slightly due to the herringbone weave, not the material!


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet Shop. Click here to message me with any questions.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

herringbone weave bracelet in white nylon cord 1489

A 50 ft hank of flawless nylon cord and an afternoon is all that is needed to weave this massive herringbone knot. (OK and the pattern of course...)


This big cuff is 33 bights and 17 parts doubled and drawn up to a firm shape. It measures about 8 3/4" (223 mm) inside circumference and about 2 1/8" (55 mm) wide

The herringbone weave pattern is not as distinctive due to the square aspect of each pair of cords. 






design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop