soft thick rope grommet bracelets 4078

Found some nice soft cotton rope which is about 1/2" diameter, three ply construction. The fibers are a white cotton (probably bleached) so it's really well suited to making traditional grommets. The cotton is very soft so it's a comfortable finished bracelet that has some natural stretch to enable these to fit on over a larger hand.

They are finished with traditional coach whipping detail at the overlap.

 Here's what these look like when worn. The larger size material makes a nice nautical style statement.

Here are some other grommet bracelet designs you might like:

ultra-slender rope bracelets

collection of colorful grommet bracelets

really BIG rope grommet bracelets

Three closely spaces sizes were made in this initial run:
7 1/4" (184 mm)
7 1/2" (191 mm)
8 1/2" (226 mm)

More grommet bracelets in the ETSY shop in the grommets section (color, size, variety…something for everyone here!)


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mixed cord grommets green 3633 and purple 3634

 The green mini collection combines the darker blue-green with loden and lime to create a verdant contrast. Black whipping goes with the darker shades, brown with the less saturated color.

All about 7 1/2" (178 mm)

Find the green collection here.

The purple mini collection features a darker purple mixed with lighter neutrals and a dark navy. One is a simple all purple color with brown whipping.


Find the purple collection here.


design and photographs © copyright 2015

blue green synthetic cord braided rope bracelet 3625

A wide rope bracelet made with high density braided synthetic cord that has a really pleasing color mix. The braided material is quite stiff and dense so the bracelet assumes a naturally stiff shape when worked up on the mold.

12x5x3 double-diamond turks head knot

very limited edition

7 1/2" (191 mm)
2 3/8" (61 mm)
1 1/2" (38 mm)

Available here at WhatKnotShop on Etsy






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beaded string bracelet with coach whippings and loops 3624

 Hand dyed cotton cord and traditional coach whipping details combined in a simple multi part string bracelet. Three small glass beads embellish two of the coach whippings. Three closed loops add texture. Design based on traditional sailmaking and rope work techniques.

7 3/4" (197 mm)
2 1/2" (83 mm)
1/4" (6 mm)

Available here




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handmade rope wrap bracelets 3492

 Handmade rope made on a table top rope machine with a button and loop toggle closure. Each piece is made with four pairs of twisted cotton yarns.

Shown here with four wraps about 7 1/2" (191 mm) circumference. A traditional coat whipping detail binds the loop.

 Double loop measures about 15" (380 mm) a comfortable choker style necklace for a smaller person.

Here's a handmade rope necklace of similar design.
This handmade rope choker is also made on the machine.
This handmade rope wrap bracelet is made with thinner colored cord while this wrap bracelet is made with heavier yarns.

Available in the slipknot+wrap section of the Etsy shop. These and other unique bracelets can be found online WhatKnotShop on ETSY Custom requests are welcomed.


design and photographs © copyright 2015 WhatKnotShop

handmade rope double loop bracelets 3490

 These smaller double loop rope bracelets are made from lengths of hand twisted cord made on a table top rope machine. Six cotton yarns are stretched between the anchor point and the rotating mandrels then several hundred revolutions wind the pairs into three twisted strands. The natural tension in the twisted pairs winds the cord together into a single piece of cordage.

 The overlaps are secured with a waxed thread coach whipping then trimmed off.

Here's a handmade rope necklace of similar design or this handmade rope choker is also made on the machine.
This handmade rope wrap bracelet is made with thinner colored cord while this wrap bracelet is made with heavier yarn for a more substantial outcome.

Lightweight and small enough so they won't slide off a smaller hand, find these in the classic white section of the Etsy shop.

custom requests welcomed




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marsala blend rope bracelet 3494 trend color for 2015

 Traditional five part turks head knot design made with a mix of hand dyed cotton cord.

Double diamond weave pattern shows off the contrasting three cord combination.

Read about how to place a center cord in a two-strand turks head knot bracelet here.

 This color blend is marsala with a lighter rust red. Read more about how the stovetop dye bath process is done here.

This design is made in a "medium" size measuring 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference. Read more about how to estimate your size here.

Designs similar to this are available in the contrast+blend section of the Etsy shop. You may special order your size and color preferences by clicking on the "request" button

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white and navy rope bracelet 3383

 Classic nautical colors of bright white and navy blue made into a small rope bracelet. The material is 325 paracord which is a smaller diameter lighter weight material than the more common 550 variety. This smaller size makes this the perfect choice for people with smaller hands.

 Paracord is made from a fiber core covered with a woven sheath which provides a consistent smooth and colorful stock of material. The popular "survival bracelets" are made from this material. Available  in a huge range of colors paracord is easy to work with making these bracelets.

These knotted bracelets have no clips or other hardware, just a continuous weave pattern. Can you spot the ends?

Size of this bracelet is 6 1/4" (158 mm) inside circumference. The paracord will tend to shrink when it gets wet so this one would be just right for a teen or small adult wrist.

              available here

Other sizes and colors are available made-to-order here.



design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

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






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three child size rope bracelets 3273

 a special order

lime green
navy blue
fuchsia pink

child size small



more available here 



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big red cuff basket weave bracelet 3209

big
bold
red
orange
brown
cuff
basket weave

two alternating color warp cords
brown weft cord

extra large 8 1/2" (216 mm)




                     available soon



design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

ombre dip dyed cord made into a turks head knot rope bracelet 3212

 The interesting thing about this design is the cord which was loosely coiled then dip dyed in a blue dye bath then the cord was dip dyed in a grey dye bath and allowed to dry. The overlapping color creates the transition.

The cord was then used to construct a traditional three part sailor bracelet. The areas where the cord was fully immersed in the blue are laid up right next to the grey areas giving this classic design a lively variegated color effect

 The cord is a #48 cotton which is a relaxed or loosely laid up product of my local hardware store. It has a light grey toned color right out of the ball so the blue dye comes out a bit more pastel in tone while the grey just looks completely natural.

Built as a sample this is a "small" size (14 part) but the cord can stretch making this a great all purpose bracelet.




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essential rope bracelet 3180

essential rope bracelet

cotton cord
relaxed weave
classic three part braid
natural ecru
colors

7" (178 mm) inside circumference
2 1/4" (58 mm) inside diameter
about 1" (26 mm) wide

                 available here




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navy blue string rope bracelets 3173

a bundle of post-dyed cotton string bracelets
navy blue

these grommets are made up then boiled in the dye bath for about 10 minutes to achieve a deeply saturated blue

 white nylon coach whipping
heavy weight cotton cord


grey post-dyed bracelets here

white string grommet bracelets here

6 1/4" (158 mm) to 7" (178 mm)


                available here


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

white two string rope bracelet 3169

extra heavy white 100% cotton cord
double loop




similar design w color accents

waxed nylon thread binding

medium and small sizes


available soon

design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

two of a kind matched pair wide rope bracelets 3144

on one hand:
warm olive taupe tan with a light sunshine yellow center
hand dyed cotton cable cord
five part double diamond weave design


                available here

 the pair

6" (153 mm) inside circumference
1 7/8" (47 mm) diameter

one to share
one to keep

similar design grey and teal here

green and white pair here

on the other hand:
light sunshine yellow with the warm olive taupe center



                available here



design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

extra wide ecru and teal cotton rope bracelet 3142

extra wide plain weave 2 1/2" (64 mm)
two colors
all cotton

 ecru and light teal blue
14 x 9 x 3
ABOK 1351

8" (216 mm) inside circumference



      similar design available here 




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daily double rope bracelets in green and white 3128

two rope bracelets
100% cotton cord
hand dyed colors

size small
one to keep
one to share




                   available here


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop