heather grey one button cuff 4095

A narrower four strand wrapped design made with two grey colors and an oversize button.

The edges are single cord wrapped with two cored paired in the center which creates the wider rib.

The needle-weaving is simple over-under plain weave using the interstitial space as the crossover. The wrapping string is paired. The ends of the core cords are looped back under the center rib.

 Here the four cords are visible as a pair of loops on the button.
Sized on a mold this design is 7" (178 mm) circumference.

Want to see how these are made?
View the step-by-step tutorial click here.


here are some other designs you might like:

wide blue tapestry woven rope cuff 4091

more string weaving bracelets 4096 4097 4099

experiments with string weaving overview

Warmer grey color with a cooler grey accent.


More of these are available for you to purchase in the ETSY shop in the tapestry cuffs section






design and photos copyright 2017

more string weaving bracelets 4096 4097 4099

Three bracelets made by string weaving which is wrapping thinner cotton string over heavy stretched core in a fish-tale pattern.

On the left a navy and white banded pattern - the navy cords are unwound from a twisted piece of dyed cord which produces the variegated colors. (4097)

In the center a multiple color banded cuff using a combination of unwound dyed cords and dyed segments of ordinary cotton "butcher twine" commonly available in hardware stores. (4096)

On the right a bright yellow, orange, and pink banded cuff made mostly with the unwound dyed cords. (4099)

These cuffs are all secured with button and loop toggles.

They are laid out on a circular mold to establish the size. The buttons are positioned then the the whole thing is stretched on a small loom to complete the weaving process.

Segments of the colored cords are passed from side to side and packed together after each lateral pass. I'm sure there are more accurate technical terms to describe this process, weavers are invited to suggest references and terms in the comments section...


design and photographs copyright 2017

His 'n hers rope fabric cuff bracelets 3850

 A pair of matched cuff bracelets made from hand dyed cord. The button and loop toggle is easy to manage and secure. The light olive and taupe tones recall the sun washed landscapes of deserts.

An illustrated tutorial explains how to make these bracelets using a variety of materials including paper beads and a non beaded designs using other colors . A wider more dramatic wood bead cuff uses the same basic techniques as does this playful lima bead bead design.

The large bracelet is 7 1/2" (191 mm)
The small bracelet is 6 1/2" (165 mm)

You might also enjoy this wood bead bracelet or this wider design using two rows of glass beads.

Edge stitching technique uses a high strength multi-filament thread to compress the individual cords into a soft lightweight fabric.


These and other unique bracelets can be found online WhatKnotShop on ETSY




design and photographs © copyright 2016

blue one button cuff with wood beads 3829

 The one-button design allows a variety of color schemes using both cord an beads or cord alone to create a colorful casual style bracelet. This example uses the ecru framing cord and button with an infill of aqua, navy and black to dramatize the blond color of the wood beads. The button and stirrup loop closure is very simple and secure.

Sized for an adult wrist this is 8" (203 mm)


here are a few more one button designs you might like:

one button in earth tones with beads

blue grey synthetic cord without any beads

A wider cuff design with two rows of beads

whimsical "lima bean" bead design  cuff

one button with handmade paper beads

tutorial showing how to construct the one button design, attach the button, and place the infill cords




These and other unique bracelets can be found online WhatKnotShop on ETSY


design and photographs copyright 2016

olive and navy beaded cuff bracelet 3806

Continuing the series of beaded cuff designs this variation uses a contrasting color scheme combing in a dark navy with blonde wood beads. An extra highlight of purple sets off the beads.

Slightly wider due to the three layers of cord this bracelet has a pleasing proportion to it.

Small button and loop toggle closure completes the cuff.

 Here are some more designs you might like:
one button beaded cuff red and tan earth tones

blue-grey one button rope bracelet (no beads)

wider green and white beaded cuff bracelet

Extra wide rainbow beaded cuff bracelet

double button beaded cuff bracelet

two button ribbed cuff with wood beads

Find this bracelet here and other colorful one button cuffs online WhatKnotShop on Etsy



design and photographs copyright 2016

bamboo blue beaded cotton cuff bracelet 3803

 bamboo barrel beads framed in navy and sand hand dyed cord. Edge stitched with single button closure.

7 1/4" (184 mm)

 other designs you might like:
two button cuff without beads

beaded bracelet in an edgier style

wider high contrast color cuff with beads

unusual big loop beaded cuff 

green beaded cuff bracelet

vertebrae bracelet

Available here  from WhatKnotShop




design and photographs © copyright 2016

olive and tan beaded button bracelet 3802

 Edge stitched construction of 6 mm wood spherical beads and hand dyed cotton cord. Lightweight one button design.

 7 1/4" (184 mm)

other designs you might like:
three more colorful beaded cuffs

three beaded green cuffs 

larger one button bracelet/anklet

paper bead cuff

extra wide paper bead cuff

three button beaded cuff

Available soon WhatKnotShop






design and photographs © copyright 2016

Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation limited edition rope bracelets

October is Dysautonomia awareness month and these three special limited edition rope bracelet designs are available now. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these bracelets goes to support the Dysautonomia Advocacy Foundation.

Follow the DAF on Facebook and see photos of these awareness bracelets.

This one-button design is available in three sizes.   It is secured with a custom made button and loop.

This is the slip-knot design which expands to fit over your hand then can be adjusted to your smaller wrist size. The money-fist and loop toggle holds the loose ends together.

Available in two sizes.

Find them on WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

This is the herringbone design that is a continuous braided five part turks head knot that has some natural stretch to enable you to squeeze it on over your hand. Available in three sizes for kids and grownups.

All are made with a faded teal hand-dyed cotton cord.

Please note that due to high demand these may be temporarily out-of-stock from time to time.

design and photographs © copyright 2014 WhatKnotShop

one button rope bracelet with paper beads 2765

 The irregular color and texture of handmade paper beads is a nice pairing with the textured fabric created by compressing the hand dyed cotton cords in this small bracelet. These are smaller 6-8 mm mostly round (remember I did say irregular?) made from glossy catalog pages and coated with a waterproof sealant.

If you have never seen paper beads before read more about how to make them here. Many of you already know about the possibilities which are vast!

 The button is a 1/2" (7 mm) brown plastic. The framing cords are a 9/16" cotton braid. Infill cords are hand dyed cotton in shades of slate blue, copper green and grey.

Read the illustrated tutorial showing the construction technique here.

See a similar one button design you might like here.

Or check out this paper bead bracelet design.

Size for this piece is "small" only 7" (178 mm) soon to be available online.

Similar designs can be found in the fiber art section f my Etsy shop.

            Available soon

design and photographs copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

Lima bean beaded one button cuff bracelet 2792

 Here's another variation on polymer clay beads used in the one button bracelet designs. This one features smooth ribbed beads that resemble lima beans in shape. The holes are made in the base of the bead to enable edge stitching to secure the bead in place.

Here's another design made with these custom made beads you might like.

Read the tutorial explaining how to make the one button toggle bracelet here.

 The button toggle is made out of the same material as the beads: light tan polymer clay baked for 15 minutes in the oven.

You can see the back side of the lima bean beads in the center of the cord fabric.

The framing cords are a dark pearl grey. The infill cords are an olive taupe cotton both hand dyed in my basement laundry room.

This playful design is about 7" (178 mm) inside diameter.

                 Available here

See more of these unique creations in the fiber art section of my Etsy shop.



design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop