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 




design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

Geometry in Fashion collection on Etsy

Geometry in Fashion by Yana captures the fun of mathematics and the whimsey of colorful design. More color and whimsey in her shop WineCountryLife filled with handmade cards, jewelry, and other gifts created in her home studio in Napa Valley of California.

What geek lover can resist this Geometry Tshirt Math Geek Tee WOMENS Shirt one of a larger collection of Science Tshirts Map T shirts Unique Shirt Designs Tees available in Josh Saathoff's shop nonfictiontees. Guys there are plenty of cool tees in here for you as well.

Fans of the movie Men In Black will appreciate this Five Spiral Galaxies Polymer clay Necklace made by  Albina Manning and sold in her shop AroundBeads. Remember the cat with the universe in the vial on the collar? Check out the Tutorials/Ebooks section for illustrated guides on how to make a wide variety of beaded items.

The featured item in this geometrical collection is the white cotton wedge bangle GEOmetry series med 1640 one a series of geometrical constructions made from cotton cord and waxed nylon thread. See the other items in this collection including this Blue rope geometry bangle and this clothesline cuff rep bracelet 1734. 

black nylon bangle GEOmetry series 1824

simple black circular form extra large size lightweight waterproof

six strands of 3mm braided nylon with waxed nylon thread binding

part of the GEOmetry series of fiber art bracelets

                        available here


design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

Terrific Teal collection on Etsy

Teal is one of my favorite colors so this Terrific Teal collection curated by Lee Meyer really hits the spot. Visit FleurDeLeeDesign to find Handcrafted stone, wire and metal jewelry made right here in Minneapolis.

42things offers these Paper Snowflake Die cut icy blues (25) which will dress up your holiday table or scrapbook. The multi-talented Jo got into another collection reviewed on this blog just recently and her shop has more up cycled and recycled handmade designs worthy of holiday gift giving.

You can almost feel the sand between your toes in this Ocean Photography, Concord No. 2 (Oceanscape) made by Tricia McKellar and one of many photos offered in her shop TriciaMcKellarPhoto. She is one of 20 Photographers Whose Work You Can Actually Afford so click the link, scroll down and read the review on Photojojo a great place to look for serious gear.

The featured item in this collection is extra wide white & teal turks head knot rope sailor bracelet which is an updated teal color (of course...) based on a popular grey and white design. This soft and comfortable cuff can be made in a variety of colors by special request. Find this and lots of other blended color rope bracelets in WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

white rope GEOmetry bracelets 1639, 1640, 1641, 1642

 New work with white braided clothesline. Two soft slip on style cuffs made in a cylindrical form and one wedge shaped slip on bangle. These came out soft and flexible. The bleached cord is a creamy white color.

White cotton soft bangle 1639 now listed on Etsy.

All three made from a soft all cotton braided clothesline cord. Binding is four ply nylon thread.

About 8 1/4" (208 mm) inside circumference, the wedge bangle was made on the same mold as the cuffs but shrinks as the outer strands are stitched down to about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference.

In this group there are two wedge bangles, the larger one is made from a different material which is grey color and has a plastic core.



The large wedge bangle is available in my Zibbet marketplace.



design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

brown and white rope bracelet cuff 1572

 Here's a big soft turks head knot cuff made from a mix of white cotton and brown polyester cords. This rope bracelet is made in a 19x13x2 weave design and will slip over your hand with plenty of built in stretch.

Inside circumference is 8" (203 mm). To find your correct slip-on size click 'n read this article. Find this bracelet in my Zibbet Shop. If you like this design and want to request an alternate size or color please click here to send me a message.

For those of you who would like to make your own (it's a great fun project) this article has links to some of my favorite sites with diagrams and step-by-step tutorials for simple turks head knot bracelets.

To see an illustrated step-by-step guide to making one of these wide cuffs click the link. You will need about 30 ft of cord and a cardboard tube and two rubber bands to get started.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

three new )strata( design bracelets 1545, 1546, 1547

 New slip-on style mixed fiber bracelet that has been  laid out and is ready to be finished. The blue and purple cords are synthetic, the white and teal is cotton, the olive drab is a piece of paracord, and the black is a polyester.
The waxed thread loops show how the tensioning thread is placed across the grain of the cords and left in a relaxed condition. (1545)


When drawn up firmly the width of this bracelet will be about 3/4".


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet shop. Check out more like this in the design section or click here to send me a message or make a special request.

This bracelet is made with pieces of heavy clothesline and hand dyed cotton cord scraps. The tensioning thread is placed across the cord, then tightened. A pair of rectangular glass beads are positioned in the center and held in place with the waxed thread.(1546)

See this listing in the Etsy Shop. To request a custom made bracelet like these please use the Etsy convo utility and reference this blog entry.

This design is made from a pair of cotton cord scraps, one hand dyed grey, the other a natural white. The cords were laid out parallel and wrapped around the PVC mold. The tensioning thread has been placed and the bracelet is ready to draw up into it's final form.

Here's the finished bracelet (1547)


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet shop. Check out more like this in the design section or click here to send me a message or make a special request.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

green fiber bangle bracelet with beads 1448

Soft cotton fiber slip on bracelet made with hand dyed cotton cord and glass beads. This design features small beads worked into the plies of the cord at random locations.
Colors are primarily green with some blue and a yellow accent. Beads are green glass.
These unique soft bangles are made by laying up a few lengths of cord on a PVC mold and edge stitching the cords with four ply nylon thread.


The thread is placed across the cords and left in a relaxed condition until the entire perimeter is covered. Then the loops are pulled tight compressing the cords and clamping the beads in place. The ends of the thread are knotted then buried in the weave. Excess thread is trimmed off.
These bracelets are stiff but flexible and lightweight. This design is about 8 1/4" (210 mm) inside circumference. See this and others like it in the design section of the Etsy shop. A larger more diverse collection is available in the design section of the Zibbet shop.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

small stuff herringbone weave rope bracelet 1240

This classic herringbone weave design is made with a #24 cotton cord which is a smaller diameter that the 3 mm material. This enables a finer weave and a lighter appearance in the finished bracelet.

Size is a "medium" measuring 7 1/4" (185 mm) inside diameter and only 1/2" (14 mm) wide.

See this and other herringbone weave designs in my Zibbet shop.

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

small blue rope bracelet 1339

Sometimes it's the simple things that carry the most impact like this small size (6 1/2" 165 mm) blue cotton bracelet. The weave design is the over two-under two herringbone pattern made with a denim blue hand dyed cotton braid. 


The cord is a 100% cotton american made from T.W. Evans Cordage Company located in Cranston R.I. Crafters can find their products in hardware stores or you can order directly online. 


This cotton cord can be found in a number of items in the WhatKnotShop online venues. Find this item in the solid colors section of the Zibbet Shop. Custom sizes are available by special order.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Kid stuff - three styles made especially for children 1292

A Michigan mom wanted some gifts for her kids and requested three very different designs all made extra small to fit over tiny hands.
Upper left is a black multi strand cord bracelet with red beads similar to this item in the Etsy shop. A wilder version of this design can be seen here.
On the right is a grey and white turks head knot bracelet which is a replica of this adult sized bracelet also available in wider designs like this one or in a medium width design.
In the center is a square knot macrame bracelet with a green glass bead very similar to this one. Other slip-on style macrame bracelets can be seen here on the blog or visit the square knot bracelets section of the Zibbet shop.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

white nylon cuff bracelet 441

White 1/8" nylon braided cord is used to build these super wide cuffs. The weave pattern is a 13 x 19 x 2 double diamond. The nylon does not shrink like cotton but does absorb some water so it take a set after a few months of wear. This example is 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference and 2 1/4" (59 mm) wide.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

anemone cuff slip on bracelet in soft cord 1073

Greens, blues, grays, and white with a few black and purple strands make up this newest addition to the anemone collection.  The material is bits of hand dyed cotton cord up cycled from my scrap bin laid out on a mold and bound together with nylon thread. The ends are gently frayed out to make a fun loving cuff bracelet that resembles a sea anemone hence the name.

 This one measures 8" (203 mm) inside circumference and is naturally flexible to slip on over most people's bigger hands. The nylon binding cord is strong and will not stretch.

About 1 7/8" (47 mm) wide

This piece is available on ArtFire handmade marketplace   click here

Here's a link to another pair of anemone cuffs  click here with a different mix of colors.




design and photographs © copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

soft cotton bangle bracelet 1040

Primarily blue and green cords are used in this fabric bangle. Lightweight and colorful this is a "large" size 8 1/2" (217 mm) inside circumference.

Purple accent cord can be seen here.


If you like this design you may also be interested in this one  click here
or perhaps something like this   click here


design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

wrapped multi-part cuff bracelet 989

 Brightly colored cotton floss wrapped around a multi-part cotton core creates a slip-on bracelet with vibrant color and casual style. This is an adult size "large" measuring 8 1/4" (208 mm) inside circumference and is naturally flexible to fit over all but the biggest hands.


Colors are: red, yellow, orange, pink, purple, gold, mauve, and magenta.
This is available for sale   click here

This design is part of the fiber wrapped jewelry collection available here on   Etsy
or here on  ArtFire
or you can check out  Zibbet  (different items on each site!)


You may also be interested in these designs:
fiber wrapped slip on bracelets 
new fiber wrapped bracelets
choker and bangle set
fiber wrapped necklace with beads  


design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

pair of fiber bracelets in team colors 963 964

 A custom made pair of cotton fiber bracelets in NFL team colors. Have a favorite team? Ask for a custom made bracelet in your team colors.   Click here  to be taken to the Alchemy request page where you can ask for your special design to be specially made for you.






Washington Redskins colors burgundy, gold and white 

Pittsburgh Steelers colors black, gold, and white


Both are made from cotton fiber cores wrapped with hand dyed cotton and cotton floss.


If you like these you may interested in similar items like these   click here    or check this collection    click here   all these are similar construction with different colors.




design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

black leather turks head bracelets 968 969

Classic designs made in black leather lacing. Comfortable and durable accessories.

Top photo is a five part design measuring 7 1/8" (179 mm) inside circumference and available for purchase   click here

Bottom photo is a three part design measuring 7 3/4" (197 mm) inside circumference (will stretch to about 8") and available for purchase   click here

Visit the online shops to see the entire collection of handwoven turks head knot bracelets

ArtFire <--click this link to see more designs
Etsy     <--or this one
Zibbet  <--yeah this one works too




design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

red and black beaded bracelet 938

Double row of red glass beads bound together with black cord and finished with a five fingered bow. This is a slip-on style measuring 7 1/2" inside circumference.

This bracelet is available for purchase    click here

This cuff is part of the design )strata( collection available at these online venues:

Etsy          click here
Zibbet      click here 

You may be interested in this design in blue and white click here or this design with a toggle closure click here .
This is another slip-on design also made with blue beads  click here





design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

soft cotton bangle bracelet w beads 940

 This is a combination of tan, brown, black, yellow and orange cords with two glass and one wood bead to create a lightweight flexible slip-on bracelet. The style is 100% frayed. The size is large measuring 8 5/8" (219 mm) inside circumference.
As with all the design )strata( series this piece is made with up cycled segments of hand dyed cotton cord. The beads are irregular and random. The construction is four ply nylon thread which binds the materials together under tension.
This bracelet  is available for purchase  click here

If you like this design you may also be interested in this one    click here  or this one made with grey cord and purple beads     click here    or a very similar design in green  click here


This is part of the design )strata( series of bracelets available at all three online venues:
Etsy          click here
Zibbet      click here 
design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

back to basics white cotton rope bracelet 904

Classic cotton rope bracelet made with a modified herringbone weave design in heavy white cotton cable cord.


The single pass weave reveals the beauty of the over-two under-two herringbone pattern. The bights are single overlaps which makes the edge of the knot more tapered.


Size is a tight 8" (203 mm) circumference.

This is about 1" (25 mm) wide with the loose ends secured and trimmed.


You may also be interested in this design in cotton cord click here
More herringbone weave designs in color click here




design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop