black and white herringbone rope bracelet 1415

This is a herringbone weave design that has been doubled using a black dyed cord. The color contrast emphasizes the "V" pattern created by the over two-under two weave. This example shows the single overlap edge weave or "locked" edge as it is sometimes called. 


Doubling the weave creates a dark edge on the left where the black cord reverses direction (bight) and also on the right where the white cord is exposed.


design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Soft Tones collection speaking quietly on Etsy

Sometimes powerful messages are delivered in Soft Tones... such as in this collection by ohzie. See more soft recycled Tees and Sweats in her shop and follow her on twitter.

Speaking of soft here is a very touchable item Apple Green Ribbon Poncho Cape made by iLE AiYE from London. See more handsome contemporary designs in her shop.

Not sure why a print titled Live Out Loud - A whimsical travel photograph got into this soft collection but the color and composition capture the spirit of southern France, um well, NICEly. See more of Irene Suchocki's work in her Etsy shop.

The featured item in this collection is a soft blue-green turks head knot sailor bracelet part of the blended colors collection in my Etsy shop.

red white and blue 1399

It's coming up on that time of year again when we all get to celebrate this experiment with democracy that began with a bunch of guys (yeah old white men...deal with it) who got together to try and figure out how to have a country organized by laws instead of fallible human beings. A radical concept that we are still trying to figure out how to operate. Yeah we got liars, cheaters, malcontents, criminals, good people, entrepreneurs, yeoman farmers, businessmen, students, stay-at-home moms, solid citizens, and everyone else too.


Happy fourth of July! Eat a brat, buy a patriotic bracelet, visit my shop.
design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Very Lovely collection now dressing up Etsy

This Very Lovely collection was made by sparkletribe who lives right next door in Yamba, AU. Find out about Becca then visit her shop for organic cotton scarves, craft sew make supply, and vintage items.

My picks from this collection is the Patterned Notebook in Triangles. See more of Kelly's well designed cards, notebooks, and paper goodies in her shop inkwhimsy.
Back down under to Perth we go to find whitesquare and a whimsical Paper plane Brooch perfect for the irreverent day at the office. Fly we must but how? More cool stuff here...

The featured item in this collection is the red slimline rope bracelet made in a herringbone weave but so slender it can go anywhere. More colors and sizes in this design available by special request. Visit the Etsy Shop and click on "contact" to make your request.

Tribal Geometric Bib Necklace

I have finally finished the necklace I told you about in my previous post and named it Tribal Geometric Bib Necklace. I love how it eventually turned out, so the many trials and errors were worth it! ;) A tutorial for this necklace is already available.

I also made a smaller version of the beadwork and used it as a fan shaped pendant. I might make matching earrings, too, but that could happen only after I will work on somethings else - I just can't see the same beads on my working table for any longer!... ;D

special order for fun - teen size rope bracelets in bright colors

 These fun colored rope bracelets were made in a special order for some  kids who were going to summer camp. These are made smaller than the adult sizes and all are fully adjustable so that each can be made to fit comfortably.


Left to right: Red, bright pink, green, blue-green, and blue. The material is a 100% braided cotton cord hand dyed in small batches.


Find more of these designs in the BASIC section of the Etsy Shop. If you want to special order for your group please use the conversation utility in Etsy to let me know what you need. (Click on the "contact" link on the left margin.) Special orders can take up to a week to create and ship depending on the quantity and colors ordered.
design and photographs copyright 2011 WhatKnotShop

Smell of the Sea collection on Etsy

You can just about taste the salt air in this Smell of the Sea collection arranged by SabiKrabi now washed up on shore at Etsy. Visit Sabina Gadzhieva's shop to find a collection of fairy-tale fantasy jewelry. Just perfect for princesses everywhere!

The Sea Glass Rock...Scottish Sea Glass Necklace reminds me of the sea glass we would find on the beaches of Rhode Island. See more of Laura's beach glass work in her shop Sophiasparkles.

Even though this item Coral Collection - Aqua Bowl - 0461 is sold you should click through to see more of Lisa Mueller's evocative and beautiful work in her shop: SassyGlassStudio. Her coral bowls and other objects all created out of glass.

The featured item in this collection is the blue-green turks head knot sailor bracelet one of several popular color combinations available in the Etsy shop.