beaded turks head knot bracelet 2944

 A basic three part turks head knot bracelet that has been built using a center strand of ceramic 3 mm beads. These beads are more subdued in appearance than the clear or colored glass.

The beads are strung on a rugged four ply nylon thread and worked through the center of the bracelet. Check this blog posting to see how the center strand is added to complete the bracelet.

The opaque beads give a more substantial look to the bracelet and match the tan colored cotton cord.

Size for this one is "large" 8 1/2" (211 mm) partly due to the presence of the beads. They don't compress the same way that a center strand made of cord would so the overall size tends to increase.

This is a prototype that can be produced in a variety of sizes and colors. If interested please leave a comment or email.


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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

dinosaur spiked bracelet 2793

This sculpy project involves creating beads that resemble the protruding plates of a stegosaurus and incorporating them into a one button design. This spiky bracelet is a companion piece to the Stegosaurus spiked rope bracelet.

The color is a light tan with grey orange and yellow cords. The framing cords are off-white. The button is also made with the tan clay.

Size is a "small" 7" (178 mm) inside circumference.

 The beads are made with two holes to enable a firm connection to the fabric. You can see these holes in the photo on the left.

The bracelet is constructed the same way as shown in this tutorial with the added beads.

Here's another design made with less aggressively shaped beads you might like.


or maybe this one would be interesting as well

See more of these playful designs in the fiber art section of my Etsy shop.






design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

one button rope bracelet with wood barrel beads 2666

 The one-button design is as versatile as there are materials available...this one is made with 3/16" cotton braid for the framing cords, some bright white nylon braid, and two lengths of hand dyed tan cotton cord.


Tutorial "how-to" click here.

 The center is a row of variegated color but regular shaped wood beads obtained at the store. See the previous post for the latest on DIY paper beads used in these bracelet designs.

The white nylon highlights the warm color of the wood. The tan cords give this a nice earthy color.

Size is a "medium" about 7 1/2" (191 mm) inside circumference.

                         Available here


design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

one button beaded cuff red and tan earth tones 2618

 All cotton cord of various textures from the braided clothesline cord, the traditional cotton cable cord, and a loose braided cotton are used to build this warm earth-tone color combination. Like the other bracelets in this series the materials are all from the scrap (er...resource!) box. These days I have to battle the cat for possession as he thinks this is a box of cat-toys.

The construction technique is shown starting with part one of a seven part tutorial.

 Two offset rows of glass beads are worked into the pattern a dark purple alongside the brown cords and the brighter red in the center of the red cords.

Size is a medium 7 1/2" (191 mm)

Construction is typical edge stitching using the four ply nylon thread and compressing the cords to make the firm but flexible fabric. A brown plastic button connects to the stirrup loop for a simple closure.

Find this bracelet listed here and more in the fiber art design section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy.

See other one-button designs here:
simple one button rope bracelet 2577
black and blue one button rope bracelet 2616
blue grey one button rope bracelet 2615
seaweed one button rope bracelet 2611



design and photographs © copyright 2013 WhatKnotShop

So Tan collection now catching some rays on Etsy

Kinda 60's retro this collection by nonlethalforce has a nice mix of nautical themed items and woven objects as well. See more of Susanne's patterns and finds from "back in the day" including some Black Velvet Burnout Zebra Print Pumps (hope you are a size 7)

In keeping with my knotical proclivities one of my favorites is this Ocean Plait Rope Doormat made by KnoticallyInclined from Erie PA.

Another woven find is this Vintage 1970s Natural Rattan Rectangle Wallet with White Stripe offered by D Hanson along with more vintage goodies in her shop   concetta's closet. If you are in New England stop by her B+M shop in Newmarket, NH.

The featured item in this So Tan collection is tan leather small turks head knot herringbone bracelet a perfect accessory for a rattan summer. Find this and other herringbone designs in the solid colors section of my Etsy shop.

2 button toggle cuff bracelet with beads 1290

  Constructed fabric layers, subtle colors, glass beads. Size is 8" (203 mm) inside circumference. Two buttons and loops secure the bracelet closed.

 A large green glass bead nests in a cove on the edge of the overlap. Four ply nylon thread binds the assembly together.

 The seam at the overlap loops is filled with small glass beads.

Toggle closure loops are highlighted with cotton floss.












design and photographs © copyright 2011 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

orbit beaded soft bangle bracelet grey design )strata( 631

Grey cotton soft bangle with black "planet" bead and a row of purple center czech glass beads assembled by hand  and bound with 4 ply nylon thread. The cotton material is worked around a circular mold to create a firm but flexible shape.

A row of glass lavender "atmosphere" beads are integrated  by passing the nylon binding thread through the center of the beads as the bracelet is assembled.

The beads separate the cotton cord and catch the light. Size is 8" (200 mm) inside circumference. Check your slip-on size    click here     then buy with confidence

This piece is available for purchase find it on Zibbet    click here:

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

This is part of the design )strata( series of bracelets available at all three online venues:
ArtFire      click here  
Etsy          click here
Zibbet      click here 


Note: each site contains unique stock, no items are duplicated across these three sites.

design and photographs copyright 2010 WhatKnotShop

three color turks head bracelet 382

Experimenting with mixing three colors in a 9 x 13 design this piece has a dark grey, natural white in the center, and a light grey strand.

The design is a 9 x 13 weave which creates a nice 2" width that will fit a smaller wrist.


Circumference is 7 1/8" making it a medium-small with the usual shrinkage factor for the all cotton material.

The three color weave requires extra time to work up as the strands are all individually placed and tensioned.

Stitching the ends is a challenge as well. There are 6 strands that must be bound together.