A Day on Lake Michigan collection on Etsy

Summer means A Day on Lake Michigan for goodriddance a self described "stay-at-home mom raising three crazy kids a few blocks from Lake Michigan.

It also means you will need a High Quality Hand Woven Turkish Cotton towel made by Turkishtowel from (where else?) Bursa, Turkey. See more of this couple's fine work including mathing, robes, and of course more colorful and soft towels.

Carry your towels and sunscreen to the beach in this Water resistant /STOCKHOLM Soft Red and Ecru Pleated Diaper bag one of a line of attractive bags from Feysa Demirtas in her shop Ikabags based in Paris.

The featured item in this collection is the ocean & sky turks head knot sailor bracelet one of the more popular color combinations. If it this items is showing "sold" simply send me a message. I'll re-stock as soon as I can. 

herringbone weave bracelet in white and grey cord 1473

 This is another large cuff made with a braided grey and white synthetic cord. The weave design is 26 x 15 x 1 herringbone with single overlapping or "locked" edges, The herringbone weave creates the "V" patterns visible in the second photo with the red core background.


The knot was tied on a 10 3/4" tube using rubber bands to organize the bights during construction. To see how a simple herringbone bracelet is made using the rubber band method click here for an illustrated tutorial.

The cord material came from a home improvement warehouse store. This material usually is sold in 50ft hanks for about $2.50. This design used up about 25 ft of cord when it was finished but you will need a longer piece to get started.


As with most of the double overlap herringbone weave patterns this bracelet can work down to a smaller size but still retain some elastic stretch.


To request a custom design like this please use the Etsy convo utility or leave a comment here.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

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.

The last bit of summer collection now warming up on Etsy

It's still August but the dog days are soon upon us and with them The Last Bit of Summer collection put together by Alyssia. Be sure to see her other curated collections click here.

I really like this Macaron Rainbow - 8" x 12" Original Signed Fine Art Photograph made by SonjaCaldwell. Maybe it's the California sun but her photos are bursting with color. Visit her blog Pictures from Paris to see the gargoyle eating the ?? and other continental sensibilities.

Speaking of rainbows you can't pass up these FORTUNE COOKIE CRAYONS Recycled / Upcycled made by Merrill and offered in her shop ivylanedesigns which is filled with cool recycled stuff.

The featured item in this collection is the bright orange BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is a smaller version sized for smaller adults and teenagers. This adjustable rope bracelet is made from soft hand dyed cotton cord. See all the color options in the BASIC section of the Etsy shop.

Ah Summer collection on Etsy

Ah Summer collection by mystichintime on Etsy captures the relaxed feeling of late July. Happiness one stitch at a time explains Marcy's passion for crochet so visit her shop to find hair clips, hats, earwarmers, headbands, legwarmers, fingerless gloves, washcloths, cozies, bags, and home decor.

For a casual beach-y look go for this BLUE VOYAGE BRACELET made by Stone Alone. Demet finds beach stones then builds whimsical layering bracelets like this one. Her shop is filled with more great work.


To light up those soft summer nights you need this End of Summer Nights Sapphire Blue Pressed Glass Floral Print Mid Century Tumbler Chandelier made by  Jeff and Mark. Their shop BootsNGus from Ann Arbor has a boatload of wonderful up cycled chandeliers and fixtures made from mixing bowls, mason jars and other glass containers. Just the thing for that porch or living room by the sea.

The featured item in this collection is the popular navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet . These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

red and black herringbone weave knot rope bracelet 811

 This is a small herringbone weave design made with 1.5 mm synthetic cord. The weave pattern is over two-under two with five parts. 


The material is a high density synthetic with almost no elasticity. 


Size is "small" measuring in at only 6 1/4" (158 mm) inside circumference. The bracelet will stretch slightly due to the herringbone weave, not the material!


This bracelet is available in my Zibbet Shop. Click here to message me with any questions.


design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Blue Cream. now showing on Etsy

Two comfortable colors organize blue cream. a collection by Arlie Trowbridge. See more of her  Shredded T-Shirt Apparel, Accessories and Glass Jewelry in her shop  UrbanRevisions on Etsy.

One of my favorites is the Laurel crocheted necklace in fisherman cream white made by jess o. from Philadelphia. She offers an intriguing variety of knit and crochet accessories in her shop ohjustjess. The knit jersey bracelets with the industrial couplings combine soft crochet with hardware for a dramatic contrast.

On the blue side is this handsome Large German Pottery Vessel made by Hindsvik from Canada. There is a lot more Vintage Home Decor and Furniture in the shop well worth a visit.

The featured item in this collection is the navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet which is part of the BASIC bracelets collection available in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Each BASIC bracelet is adjustable to maker a perfect fit. Illustrated instructions are included with each order and are available online as well. 

herringbone weave bracelet in white nylon cord 1489

A 50 ft hank of flawless nylon cord and an afternoon is all that is needed to weave this massive herringbone knot. (OK and the pattern of course...)


This big cuff is 33 bights and 17 parts doubled and drawn up to a firm shape. It measures about 8 3/4" (223 mm) inside circumference and about 2 1/8" (55 mm) wide

The herringbone weave pattern is not as distinctive due to the square aspect of each pair of cords. 






design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Sail away with me collection now departing on Etsy

Summer is the best time for ocean or lake cruises so welcome aboard the sail away with me tour with Becky King. Before you leave you won't want to miss her shop SincerelyCrafted where she perfects some high quality handcrafts in vibrant colors.

These Bergamot Moisturizing Vegetable Based Pocket Full of Shells Soap collection looks like the real thing but it's just one of Jennifer's great handmade soap products that you can find in her shop thecharmingfrog or on her blog.

I like the spirit of this Huge 16 x 20 paper print - Salt Water - inspirational ocean artwork by Mae Chevrette. After all we are 78% water why not admit to it? See more of Mae's art in her shop full of lively colorful poster art.

The featured item in this collection is the popular navy blue BASIC turks head knot bracelet which seems to be popping up in treasuries all over the place (thanks!) These BASIC bracelets are a versatile accessory available in many colors. The fit is adjustable to suit your wrist size, illustrated instructions are sent with each order. See more of these in the BASIC bracelets section of my Etsy shop.

hybrid weave turks head knot cuff bracelet 1477

 Double herringbone or gaucho weave edges with a plain weave center make an interesting and complex pattern for this extra wide turks head knot. The material is a high density nylon cord with a smooth braided cover. 
Now available in my Etsy shop. There is only one of these!
The weave design is 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 which has been doubled as you can see in the photos or 18 x 19 x 2.
This knot required the better part of a 50 ft hank of material and several do-overs before it was complete.
The end view shows the double overlap of the herringbone weave which also enables the bracelet to stretch a little bit more than the plain weave alone.


Size is rather large:
8 5/8" (220 mm) inside circumference
3 1/2" (90 mm) wide
In theory this design can be made smaller by not doubling the weave. It can be expanded by increasing the number of doubled overlaps on the edge from 2 to 4 as well as adding to the plain weave pattern in the center.
design and photographs © copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

One of these things is not like the others... can you solve the riddle?

Now who among us can resist a riddle? Alison Ugur offers us a puzzle to solve in One of these things is not like the others... collection. Visit her shop Knitty Turks to find Handmade shawls, scarves, slippers, mitts and more...brought to you all the way from Usak, Turkey.

My guess is that it's the Fortune Cookie Soap Set made by Kasey Hachler from her shop KcSoapsNmore who BTW was an Etsy featured seller who hoo!

OR it could be the Robins Egg Blue or Any Color TV Cabinet... offered by usacreations something old made new again just like many of the furnishings in her shop.

The featured listing in this collection which IS like the other wearable items is the light blue medium turks head knot sailor bracelet made with 100% hand dyed cotton cord. This is one of the many limited edition colors that are offered in the solid colors section of my Etsy shop. 

I want to be under the sea collection now drowning on Etsy

Sing along time "I want to be under the sea...in an octopus's garden in the shade..." and if that's not possible click on this collection by Alexa to see a nautical-themed treasury to celebrate the peace and serenity one may find by the seashore. You should also visit TheNerdsNest where there are all kinds of crazy cute crochet and accessories for humans. (Octopi must wait...)

I once had a shirt made out of an old flour sack of this Grain Sack Pillow made by Leslie has the same repurposed style. Find more Repurposed vintage home goods and jewelry in her shop lesliejanson.

Pure interior decor fun is this Seagulls flock Vinyl Decal by Pat and her design studio team sure to make your summer living space seem like beachfront. There's more in ghettovinyl's shop from kids to chalkboard to spiritual patterns.

The featured item in this collection is the black paracord small turks head knot sailor rope bracelet a recent addition to the WhatKnotShop product line. Para cord is a unique material that is both durable and soft much favored by the outdoor survival fraternity. More colors and styles coming soon.