Looking for something a bit different but simple? Bracelets are a great way to jazz up an outfit, they look great by them self or stacked. Here is two versions of the bracelet along with photos of what the bracelet looks like at the different steps.
What can you use this pattern for?
All knitting patterns copyrighted under the New Zealand copy right Act 1994. Knitting patterns are for personal use only. You are prohibited to use these for commercial purposes, for the sale of items made or selling of the pattern itself. Reproduction in whole or part for commercial use is strictly prohibited. If your family and friends would like the pattern please send them a link to the pattern so you do not infringe copyright.
Bracelet version 1
 |
| Bracelet version 1 |
You will need:
10 grams of 8ply yarn
4 1/2mm needles (you can use double pointed needles or straight needles)
Cast on 8sts
Knit an I cord until the bracelet will fit around the widest part of your hand. Don't forget to keep pulling tight as you go.
(If you aren't too sure how to make an I cord see our step by step How to do an I cord)
Cast off
Bracelet version 2
 |
| Bracelet version 2 |
You will need:
10 grams of 8ply yarn
4 1/2mm needles (you can use double pointed needles or straight needles)
Buttons (1 for each bracelet you would like to make).
Cast on 8sts
Knit an I cord until the bracelet will fit around your wrist
(If you aren't too sure how to make an I cord see our step by step How to do an I cord) Don't forget to keep pulling tight as you go.
Working back and forth (how you normally knit) knit 4 rows
Knit 3sts, yard foward, k2tog and knit to end.
Knit 3 rows
Cast off
Thread in the ends and stitch on the button. You could stitch the sides on either side of the button hole, I just folded it and it has stayed in place though that may vary with the type of yarn used.
 |
| Bracelet version 2 |
 |
| Bracelet version 2 underneath |
© 2018 Cozy Woodland Cottage Knits. All rights reserved.
This pattern is intended for personal use only. Use for commercial purposes, for the sale of items made or selling of the pattern itself is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or part for commercial use is strictly prohibited.
Making the bracelet
Both of these versions start out the same. When you start making them they don't look quite right so if it looks like the photo below, don't worry or unpick it will come right
 |
| Close up of the first few rows |
After knitting a few more rows, it should look like this photo below, if not pull the yarn tighter at the back to close up the gap:
 |
| After a few more rows |
The front of the bracelet should look like this:
 |
| The front of the bracelet |
Finishing, the back should look something like this photo below:
 |
| Bracelet version 2 before stitching up - close up of the back and button hole |
 |
| Bracelet version 2 before stitching up |
 |
| Bracelet version 2 before stitching up |
Add the button and here is the finished bracelet ready to put on and wear :-)
 |
| Ready to wear |
Hope you have fun making yours or making them for your friends and family, if you do make some we would love to see them - feel free to post them on our facebook page. If you have any questions please email cozywoodlandcottage@gmail.com
What a cute idea. Thanks for the tutorial, and for joining in my Ginx Linx Party.
ReplyDeleteAwh thanks. Thank you for letting me join your Ginx Linx Party, its such an awesome link party with loads of lovely projects.
Delete