All in the Wrist 01/10/2010
 
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This is my first attempt at knitting a bracelet. I made it for the lovely Astrid, shop proprietor of the adorable shop Folly 101 down in the Old Port of Portland. She's such a dear to us...and her whimsical shop...an answer to anyone's Folly!... reflects her Swedish roots.

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The buttons are from a stash that belonged to my Grandma Cady, whose parents... my great-grandparents Walgren... were both from Sweden. So you can see...I was thinking of Astrid!

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The bracelet is super simple...just cast on 5 stitches (I used Bernat Baby Sport 300g / 10.5 oz. in Pale Blue) with size 13 needles. Knit to length desired. The loose knit doesn't require button holes. See what I mean?? Simple!

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I hand stitched a strip of ribbon at one end to give the buttons more reinforcement. Then just sew on the 2 buttons. You're done!

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Two matching bracelets would make wonderful cuff warmers...or mitten extenders! And if you extend the length, it could make a lovely choker...do they still use that word?? I hope you know what I'm referring to! Hmmm...and as my husband's a watchmaker...I'm thinking this could also be made into a ladies watchband. The possibilities are endless! Have fun! : D

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Comments

Carole

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:40:56

Look at that: a knitting project that even I could finish! Thanks!! : )

 

Deb

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:58:19

Absolutely! Dust off those needles, girl! : D

 

Anna Lisa

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:52:48

Hello dear friend.
I just want to say that this is so beautyful you have made. And beautyful pidtures!!!
Is it cold wether with you? Here is werry cold. minus 12 and more. Everything is white.
I hope you are fine everybody.
Hug/ klem from Anna Lisa

 

Helle

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:55:14

Thank you for linking to my blog. This is my 1. visit here and I love what you´re doing!
Really liked yor knitted handcuffs and your former post about the swedish cabin.

Hugs Helle:))

 

Deb

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:34:52

Thanks so much! It'll be fun to have a stash of these on hand for little gifts! Hei, my dear Anna! We're snowy...but it's actually been milder the past couple of days...and NO wind! Yay!!

Helle, I'm so glad you visited me! I'm really enjoying your blog...and those knitted chair covers are just TOO cool!! love 'em!! : D

 

mom

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:22:27

What a charming idea---I know a shop at Lookout & Custer that would latch onto those in a heartbeat. They have gobs of eclectic items, but I've never seen anything like yours. How on earth did the idea occur to you?!

 

Deb

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:29:02

I wanted something quick to make up the night before we went down to Portland. I saw fabric headbands and cuffs in that new Sew Darn Cute book we got for the girls...and the idea struck me to knit a bracelet. It's also a take-off on 'arm warmers' I've seen lately. I've got a baby blanket to finish...but then I want to try a button-up cowl similar to the bracelet. Perhaps matching cuffs and cowl?? !!

 



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