LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #6

SPRING THEME - Boho Bracelet- Part 1 of 3

Week #6 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #6

I have a very easy bracelet and I am continuing once again the SPRING theme in this design too.  You may like to note this bracelet design has three (3) parts -  Part 1 presented today and Part 2 and Part 3 will be revealed in Week #7 and #8.  

These are simply perfect little projects for some spring crochet fun with guaranteed summertime wearing.  Quick and easy to make and easily adjusted to different wrist sizes. 

This free crochet pattern is another great stash buster for those odd bits of cotton threads and yarns lurking in the back of your yarn stash!

How did you go last week? Did you enjoy making the Spring Boho Headband? If you did,  please do share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

Boho Bracelet has been made with remnants of cotton thread DMC Petra 5 and you will see the colours I had to hand were limited, however I do hope you like the orange and green, it is my favourite (although I am drawn towards the pink).  

Even though these boho bracelets look delicate, the mercerised cotton makes them very sturdy and durable, you can leave them on during bathing or swimming, absolutely perfect for summer holidays in the sun.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #6, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN: DMC Petra 5 Cotton
HOOK: 2.5mm
NOTIONS: Scissors, Yarn needle

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy
Sizes: One size - Adult wrist - 6in (15cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES: Boho bracelet is designed with an easy foundation row. Then worked round the foundation row.

You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Colour change is optional. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.
This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

PATTERN STARTS:

With MC and 2.5mm hook

Foundation Row

Rnd 1:  *Ch3, dc in 3^rd ch from hook, rep from * 9 times (10 loops).  

Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1sc in 1^st loop, *(ch3, 1sc) in next loop, rep from * to end of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) 3 times in last loop, continue along other side of foundation row, (ch3, 1sc) in each loop to beg loop, ending with (ch3, 1sc, ch3) in beg loop, join with sl st in 1^st ch of ch3.

Rnd 3:  5sc in ch3-sp, 4sc in next nine ch3-sps, 5sc in next two ch3-sps, 4sc in next nine ch3-sps, 5sc in last ch3-sp, join with invisible join in 1^st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends. 

Make a drawstring with discs for Bracelet: 

Disc

Rnd 1:  Ch2, *8sc in 2^nd ch from hook, join with sl st.  (8sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch2, 1hdc in same st, 2hdc around, join with sl st in ch2.**

Drawstring:  Chain 35

Thread the drawstring through loops at each end of bracelet, cut yarn/thread leaving a 45in tail and crochet the second disc. 

Make second disc:  Rep from * to ** of Rnd 1 and 2.  Hide ends.

Adjusting the size:

Make the bracelet, approx. 1in (2.5cm) shorter than wrist circumference, this allows for stretch factor of cotton yarn.  The drawstring helps adjust the size too.   

You should be able to slide your hand easily through the bracelet, then tighten and tie a small knot in the drawstring to hold in place.

This pattern = 10 loops in foundation row = measures 5in (12.5cm) to fit 6in (15cm) wrist.

To make larger increase number of loops in foundation row; for example - 11 loops = measures 5.5in (14cm); 12 loops = measures 6in (15cm).

Have some fun, have a play!  

and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 

BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 

OR 

HERE ON MY CROCKNIT FACEBOOK PAGE

more  LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE CROCHET PATTERNS:  

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.