Perusing Lonny Magazine last week, I spied these adorable dip-dyed braided rope bracelets by Tanya Aguiniga retailing for $85 and thought, really, what an easy DIY this has to have been done already. And sure enough, it has!! It’s not often I post other people’s content but this was so great I had to share. So, without further ado, I give you Sailor’s Knot Bracelets via Etsy’s How-Tuesday. Check out The {NewNew} for more diys like this.
Here’s What You’ll Need…
* 3.5 yards of rope.
* 14 ounce can for a smaller bracelet or a 20 ounce can for a larger bracelet. Any other round object that has the appropriate circumference for your wrist will do.
Steps…
* Wrap one end of the rope around the can to shape an X. Leave about a 4″ tail. You will need this tail at the end to finish the bracelet.
* Wrap the long end of the rope around the can again and bring it up to the middle of the X. Then pass the long end under the right, upper leg of the X and pull the long end all the way through.
* Next, move the upper left leg of the X over the right leg of the X to create an oval shape.
* Pull the long end of the rope through the oval shaped opening you just set up.
* Turn the can a bit and you will see that the oval shape has created another X shape. Again, pass the long end of the rope under the right upper leg of the X and pull the end through.
* Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you get to the beginning of your project.
* You will now find a three-stranded braid. Follow the rope you initially laid out and create a parallel second line.
* Continue around the can. If you find that it’s getting too tight to pass the twine through the openings, you may want to take the bracelet off the can and continue with the knotting in your hand. If you take it off, be careful not to pull the rope too tight, otherwise your bracelet will shrink on your wrist.
* Confused? Watch This or This
And… Voila!
* My Notes *
* To really mimic the ones featured in Lonny, you may need a slightly thicker rope & a smaller can. Also, use This tutorial.
* To create the dip-dye and/or even an ombre effect, grab yourself some RIT dye, follow the instructions and just literally dip your bracelet half-way in the dye mix until you get the color you want. To achieve the ombre look, start your dip quick, in and out, then dip again a bit longer and lower down …and so on, and so forth.
* These would also make really adorable NAPKIN HOLDERS …so use a really narrow jar or maybe a toilet paper roll to make a smaller version.
* Instead of tying a knot inside, you can also hand-stitch it with a matching thread to make it flush
Franzi
Great MIY – I always wondered how to create such a pattern.
Wida
Maegan, you’re so perfect! Thank you for this!!!!!
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Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries
Love them! You should seriously start sellin them! 😀
xxx
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Me salen alas (si me paras los pies...)
Hi!! I know your post today, its very creative. I like so much….
I go on around here a litle bit more ;D because I need a few ideas for a wedding and I just to found your tutorials!! genial!!
Kisses from Madrid
AlbeeLucky
Thanks for the DIY, I just love rope jewelry and this is perfect. I always wondered how they made them 🙂
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Andi
You are so incredibly creative and talented. BOOK DEAL!!!!!!!!!!
Collections
Love this post, I’m definitely going to try this. DIYs are always great and so much fun!
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anhesty
loves it!!! i have a book of knots. and been wanting to use it for jewelry making. you def inspired me!
House of Hemingway
ay yay yay, got morning vertigo… I’ll come back when I’m more awake to give it a second try!
lol
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Julip Made
Wow… just wow! Definitely want to try this for summer.
~ Julie
Nicole C
ah i love DIY jewelry! thank you for sharing this! its an awesome idea
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Nicole Marie
i think you should open and etsy shop and sell the things you make. i would buy them
Gwen
I am going to learn to do this braiding so I can teach it to Ellie. A bracelet like this dyed in her dance studio colors would be the perfect recital gift for her girlfriends.
Craftmaker
Great MIY!!!
And thank you oh so much for tweeting about my wall art. It made so, so happy :):):)
Behind the Lashes
Bookmarking this post for a rainy day!!! Thank you for even linking to videos. Love it.
Allie
These are awesome! I bet you can even get a tie dye kit, and tie dye them as well. Those other ones are gorgeous, but definitely a rip off. And I think I’d have more fun making them myself!
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Michelle's Style File
I LOVE this, will totally try this. New Follower on bloglovin.
x
Michelle
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AKB
I think that I make try to do this one for sure! So cute! Are you going to do some? I’d love to see hoe you’d style an outfit with them. If I get around to making these, I’ll let you know how it turns out. XO
K.Line
I actually prefer yours. Amazing idea!
Karin Şen Cankan
Meagan,
In Turkey we say “ellerine sağlık” meaning health to your hands, I just loved the pattern but confused so much, I wnat to do one for Talya, but you need to help me, I will start one and send an e-mail to you.
Great job.
Love
Karin
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Jody
WOW! My eyes would get crossed doing all that! That looks cool.
LV
Love your DIY projects. You are so creative…LOVE THIS
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Lisa Petrarca
That is so cool. Love it. How cool would that be for H.S. girls to make, sell & donate $$ to Japan.
I’ll have to put a blast out on FB & maybe somebody will do it!
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Kate
Amazing! Thank you so much! I’ve been eyeing the James Kiel Patrick ones but now I think I’ll make myself a few – plus, it’s so much fun to be able to say you’ve made it! 🙂
xoxo,
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Kelly
Wow, this is awesome. I need to do this immediately – I’m so obsessed with all things nautical right now.
Thank you!
Anonymous
Hi! 🙂 Love this post!
Just a little hint: When you go to ‘Fashion DIY’ and chooses ‘Dip Dyed Nautical….’, the link doesn’t work – It’s beacause there is a h too much i http://
Keep up the good work!
xoxo
Matt
nice tutorial, very clearly described. I have made literally hundreds of thousands over the years. If you are going to make your own, pay particular attention to the cord you choose. There are a lot of yarny cords out there that just don’t hold structure like a quality piece of cord. Also, most cotton cord comes with a sizing on it. You will get better dye penetration if you prep your cord with Synthropol or a similary detergent.
I love the ombre dye technique. I don’t make them because I’m a bit of a purist, but they are HUGELY popular this year! I hope you all make one and get as much joy from that process as I do.
Anonymous
i really really really don’t get that. its too hard 🙁
galy
amazing! and so easy!
School System Occupational Therapist in Virginia
Thanks so much for posting this! I work as an occupational therapist with students in special education and many classes have fundraisers during the year. Many students have the sufficient fine motor and motor planning skills to make these so I’m gonna try it! Karen
Nautical Rope Bracelet
Thanks for sharing such a nice creative idea here, I would like to create Nautical Rope Bracelet
by myself.