Tuesday 28 April 2015

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

free pattern crochet bracelet wristband cotton


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. 

free crochet pattern bracelet cuff cotton


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.

free pattern crochet bracelet boho cuff cotton


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 3rd ch from hook, rep from * 9 times (10 loops).  
free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton
Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1sc in 1st 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 1st ch of ch3.
free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton
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 1st sc.   Fasten off and hide ends. 

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton

Make a drawstring with discs for Bracelet: 

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

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

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton
Drawstring:  Chain 35

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton

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.

free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton

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).


free pattern crochet bracelet cuff cotton


Have some fun, have a play!  
and 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 
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OR 
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Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

So much fun making these!! Thank you for sharing....

Barbara Summers said...

THANK YOU Deborah, glad you having some CROCHET FUN! Enjoy!