This summer, the buzz word is NAUTICAL...everything from clothing to jewelry to home decor is adorned with ropes and anchors, stripes and ship wheels.
The other day I saw my husband's knot-tying book sitting on the shelf in the computer room, so I grabbed it and some of my Canvas Corp rope and got to work making my own nautical accessories. I'm not a very "delicate" girl, so for me, rope is the perfect bracelet medium...ahoy mateys...
Today I'm sharing my Carrick Bend bracelet...so easy to do...
This is all you need:
*2 pieces of rope or jute or super-chunk yarn. Yup. That's it.
Here's what I used:
*Canvas Corp braided rope...2 pieces, each about 18" long.
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Now here is how you make your bend (fyi...a "bend" is a method of joining two ropes...)...
Lay out your two pieces of rope...I've used different kinds of rope here, just for clarity's sake...
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When you have your knot here, simply pull the 4 rope ends to tighten it until you are satisfied with how it looks...
And here is the final knot (with 2 pieces of the same rope...).
In order to "fasten" the bracelet in the back, simply take two of the rope ends and tie them in a square knot...then do the same with the other two ends...here's a brief refresher on square knots in case you are unfamiliar with them...
And here's the final bracelet...
Here's the front (or top)...
...and the back (or bottom)...
I really like it...it looks great with jeans and a tee...super casual, super trendy...
So, what do you think? Are you digging the nautical thing as much as I am?
11 comments:
Maggie you come up with the coolest things, this is no exception, so fun!!!
Sooo cute !! I LOVE the nautical look that is everywhere !
I do love the nautical look! It is just to fresh and summery. I was shopping yesterday and tried on some "nautical" clothes but they just aren't me so I need to stick to the accessories and home decor items!
This is so cute. I think my daughter would love it. Those polka dots do make your eyes funny.
It's been too long since I visited. Life takes over and is so busy. As you already know.
Ruth
Cute, it looks great! Also, when I close my eyes, I still see polka dots, lol.
Love the bracelet, and usually I love polka dots. Not anymore LOL
Maggie, that is SO cute ... I have to make one! I love that the nautical theme is in ... I think it's so cute and classic looking.
ohhhhhh PLEASEEEE will you make a printable for my new house like your header for this post????? I LOVE that look!!! And yes of course I am doing everything I can to NOT buy everything nautical.... because really how else would I want to decorate my new place like?!?? :o) Thank you for sharing the cute tutorial! I love it!
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Jaime
love it girl!!! I want one!!! :)
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Love this so much! I think I might try this with some Martha Stewart Mambo yarn in black that I've had laying around but have had no idea what to do with!! Thanks for the tutorial. :)
Cute!
Maggie!! I havent been blogging for a bit so I havent been over here but your blog is looking so AWESOME!! I love all the new things going on here!! Keep up the wonderful work :)
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