Give a GiftTime: 1 Hour Pattern (Make several in an hour!)
Skill Level: Easy
Size: Customize to fit any size wrist.
Gauge: Gauge not important
Materials
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (100% cotton; 186 yards [170 meters]/100 grams): #98 ecru (20 yards)
Universal Yarn Yashi Iro (100% raffia; 124 yards [113 meters]/50 grams): #204 sea life (20 yards)
Lizbeth Size 3 (100% Egyptian cotton crochet thread; 120 yards [110 meters]/50 grams): #605 silver (20 yards)
Needles: US size 8 [5 mm] and 7 [4.5 mm] dpns
Notions: Buttons from https://www.ascuteasabutton.com/: #REN H300 13/16″ (worsted weight cotton yarn bracelet); #DILL 370299 1″ (raffia bracelet); #REN JSB316 7/8″ (size 3 cotton thread bracelet); tapestry needle, safety pin
Pattern
Worsted Weight Bracelets
With larger needles, CO 4 sts.
Row 1: K across, do not turn, slide sts back to opposite end of LH needle.
Next Rows: Rep Row 1 until stretched piece when doubled will fit around wrist. Gently pull on cord and roll between fingers as work progresses to create uniform stitches on I-Cord.
Last Row: At end of last row when desired length is achieved, [p2tog] twice, pass first st over last st. Fasten off, leaving a 9″ tail.
Assembly
- Place bracelet on a flat surface, bring ends together to form a circle, being careful to not twist tube strands. Thread beg tail through tapestry needle, insert needle through opposite end of bracelet, knot tails tightly on WS to secure. Make 2-3 whip stitches through ends to seam together. Cut away one tail.
- Press both I-cord strands of bracelet together to create a 1-1 ¼″ loop extension just above seam. Thread rem tail through needle and use to sew both strands together at seam and (#REN H300 button for worsted weight cotton yarn bracelet; #DILL 370299 for raffia bracelet), or desired button over top of seam.
- Insert needle through both strands 1/4” away from left side edge of button, *wrap yarn around bracelet strands 6-8 times (wrap accent made), bring ends to WS and knot securely, trim away excess.**
- Place bracelet over wrist having button at top center of wrist, insert opposite end of bracelet through button loop extension and over button, place a safety pin through both strands of bracelet 1/4” away of loop extension edge. Remove bracelet from wrist, insert needle in marked spot and rep from * to ** of step 3 to create wrap accent.
Cotton Thread Bracelet
Using smaller needles, CO 5 sts.
Work same as for Worsted Weight Bracelet. Use button # REN JSB316 for step 2 of assembly.
I followed the pattern from Row 1, Next Rows, to the Last Row, then Assembly 1. I tried to follow the remaining steps but was unsuccessful with 2-4. Could you provide a video or photos of those steps? I really like the idea. Also, do I have to make three I cords, or can I just make one.
Hello Janis! I’ve reached out to the designer for advice and she or I will reply as soon as possible. Thanks! – Nicola, Editor
Hello Janis! We’ve added an assembly photo, I hope this helps!
https://www.ilikeknitting.com/wp-content/uploads/Seaboard-I-Cord-Bracelets-Assembly-Photo.jpg
– Nicola, Editor
And yes, you do not have to make 3 cords you can just make one or as many as you want!
Hi there. Do you have a video for this project?
Hi Melissa! At this time, we do not have a video for this pattern. Please let me know if you have any specific questions and I can reach out to the designer for advice! – Nicola, Editor
I think I might add a small charm to the button on some that I will try to make … I crochet not so good at knitting. Lol
Hi Angie! We actually have crocheted versions too! https://www.ilikecrochet.com/magazine/crochet-accessories/crochet-bracelet-patterns/adored-i-cord-bracelets/
Enjoy! – Nicola, Editor
These look like great quick and easy gifts!
I did go to the ascuteasabutton website, I remembered we have a small button store in town so I just need to know the size of the buttons . example 1 1/4″(32mm). I am sorry I didn’t explain myself better.
Hi Connie! I just heard back from the designer and added the button sizes to the materials list. Hope that helps! – Nicola, Editor
H300 leather knot 13/16″
JSB316 (pearlized) 7/8″
370299 (copper dome) 1″
These bracelets are adorable, and I am anxious to try making some.. What size button is needed?
Hi Connie! So glad you like them! The button item numbers are here: Buttons from https://www.ascuteasabutton.com/: #REN H300 (worsted weight cotton yarn bracelet); #DILL 370299 (raffia bracelet); #REN JSB316 (size 3 cotton thread bracelet) but there are multiple sizes. I’ll check with the designer to verify which sizes she used!