super soft collection 4001

Soft laid cotton cord takes the dye in a variegated range producing a rather pleasing color outcome. Some of the fibers acquire intense color, others less so producing slight color contrasts when the cord is made up into bracelets.

This collection shows a limited range of color including purple, pool-bottom blue, lighter teal blue, and a teal center stripe combination.

The "white" is actually a near white or ecru color which shifts the color slightly grey.

 Teal blue

See the collection here

Purple





design and photographs copyright 2016

deep teal nylon cord knotted rope bracelet 3642

Most of the hand dyed cord I use is cotton but every now and then it's fun to see how well color takes to the synthetics. Some dyes are well suited like this darker teal which saturates the nylon braid quite nicely. The natural shiny finish on the nylon fibers add to the effect.

This is a 12x5x3 double diamond plain weave bracelet made with 1/8" (3 mm) cord. The dye is a  water-based RIT applied in a stovetop boil to a hank of the nylon.

 7" (178 mm) circumference

A blue-green synthetic same design

More smaller bracelets in the same weave design

Available here WhatKnotShop

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






design and photographs © copyright 2015

double button beaded cuff bracelet 2741

 This is a slightly wider design variation on the single button bracelet made using heavier framing cords and lighter infill cord. The framing cords have a single row of blue and green glass beads stitched in along the seam. Kind of a soft tribal look.

Seven part illustrated tutorial here.

The infill cord is a mix of teal and light grey which forms a pleasing anti-clastic shape with the thicker framing cords.

Size is "medium" 7 1/4" (183 mm) inside circumference when closed.

Here are some other similar designs you might like:
one button rope bracelet with glass beads 2709
one button rope bracelet with wood barrel beads 2667
one button bracelet with paper beads 2666

Two oversized wood buttons and loops make a secure closure that is easy to undo with one hand.

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...

by the bay

Three of the classic white 100% cotton turks head knot rope bracelets made by hand in Jamestown photographed on location at the Dumplings.

Lighthouse red 100% hand dyed cotton turks head knot rope bracelet. In the background is Clingstone the house on the rock built by a relative of Joseph Wharton in 1905.

Two of the teal blue hand dyed cotton turks head knot rope bracelets made with smooth braided cotton cord.

design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

Sailor Love collection on Etsy

Here's a red white and blue collection of Sailor Love made by Keri Calhoun who has an Etsy shop Keriadonna filled with crochet and sewing projects focused on color and style. You can follow her on twitter or read her blog.

If you are a sailor you might love this HELLO SAILOR red striped Shirt & Anchor Pin XS-L made from jersey knit by Deborah Brehm. On the other hand you might just want a date with the model... See more of Deborah's work in akashacouture and be sure to join the Miss Lovett mailing list.

Add some blue to the red and white shirt with this SAILOR'S HOOK Bracelet made by Erin Smith of MOONDROPSjewelry.

The featured item in this collection is the teal blue turks head knot rope bracelet small made from hand dyed cotton braid. This is a "small" size but is available in medium and large by request. Visit the solid colors section of WhatKnotShop on Etsy to see more of these classic rope bracelets in a range of colors.

teal rope bracelet 1563

Classic 17 part weave design made with hand dyed 100% cotton cable cord.

The cord takes the dye in a variable absorption creating a textured teal blue color.

Size is medium 7 5/8" (193 mm) inside circumference


                     available here


design and photographs © copyright 2012 WhatKnotShop

anticlastic cuff bracelet with glass beads modern relic artifact 1679

A button and loop toggle cuff bracelet made with layers of hand dyed cord and dozens of mixed glass beads. The heavier grey cord frames the dark green and teal center cords.

Clear glass beads are stitched into the outside edges creating light catching movement. Pale blue glass beads are worked into the seams of the clothesline cord on the inside edges.

 Two loops and a pair of black plastic buttons form a secure toggle closure.

the geometry:
7" (179 mm) inside circumference
1 1/2" (38 mm) wide.

This is one of the design )strata( series of clothesline cuffs available in the WhatKnotShop on Zibbet

                     available here 

design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Simply collection on Etsy

Simply is a smaller collection of Etsy finds by Amanda from Milwaukee has an eclectic mix of both new and vintage goodies. She has a shop named GuthrieHandmade a shop of quirky, cute illustrations and Handmade things.

Repurposing old dictionaries might seem a challenge but CarpeDiemTreasures has done it with this Lotus Blossom Origami from Vintage Dictionary Pages with Tan Leaves. Your college english professor wants one of these and you can find more unique vintage finds and treasures from years of collecting in their shop of the same name.

Another unusual find are these Vintage Jadite Small Bowls offered by Maureen from her shop MozTreasures which is filled with an extensive collection of more than 800 treasures. Yeah!

The featured item in this collection is this teal blue turks head knot rope bracelet made with a soft hand dyed cotton braid. This one is size "small" but you can order larger sizes just click here. More colors and weave designs are available in the solid colors section of my Etsy shop.

teal blue rope bracelet 1491

I always appreciate it when happy customers send me photos of WhatKnotShop products in use. Here's Nikki with one of her custom made knot bracelets.


This is an example of the hand dyed cotton cord made into a five part plain weave bracelet. All of the colors you see in the shop are made in small batches and no two batches are ever exactly the same. This is a pale teal blue which captures the essence of summer at the beach. 
Custom orders are always welcomed. Visit my Etsy shop to pick out weave designs and colors. To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.
If you would like to be featured with your favorite rope bracelet simply send me copies of your photos and any other details that you think readers might find interesting. I'll select some for publication from time to time.