In honor of Valentine’s day coming up I wanted to design a simple something that could be given as a gift. The right project had to look nice, work up quickly, and be beginner-friendly. I settled on a bracelet as the item I wanted to create and tried out several different ideas that were quickly ripped out.
While working on a jewelry project for an upcoming magazine issue I had to go to Joann for some findings and it really opened my eyes to new possibilities. I had never really considered designing much jewelry before but I really got inspired by all the beautiful clasps, chains, and beads. It was amazing! You would think that I didn’t take a couple of jewelry making classes in college, but to be fair we did more soldering and hammering metal than working with findings at Joann. When I saw this toggle clasp I knew it was crying out to be made into a crochet bracelet. I never knew these could be so inexpensive, either, especially when you use coupons!
This project is so simple I made it after school in my classroom in half an hour from start to finish. I even took most of these pictures there before I had to go pick up my boys! It is a very simple three rows using only single crochet and chains. I am seriously thinking about making another and adding beads – something I’ve never tried before. The crisp cotton of this crochet thread looked so good with what I had on that day (black cotton dress with jean jacket) that I wore it the rest of the day and am planning on wearing it again really soon.
Forever Bracelet
By Amanda Saladin
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Crochet, Size 3, each approximately 150 yards (cotton): 1 ball #775 Warm Rose
Hook: D (3.25 mm)
Notions: Yarn needle
Toggle Clasp
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 7″ long and 1/2″ wide without clasp
GAUGE: Not crucial for this project
Pattern:
Ch 38.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 37 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next st; rep from * to last two stitches, ch 1, 3 sc in last st.
Row 3: Working on opposite side of foundation ch, *ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, ch 1, 2 sc in last st, join with sl st to ch-1 of row 2.
Fasten off.
Finishing:
Weave in ends.
Sew toggle clasp to ends.
Here are a few other clasp ideas:
Nancy DeLong
I really like the look of this bracelet. It can be worn with anything, and can easily be jazzed up with beads. The instructions are easy to follow. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
amanda
You are so welcome. I have never tried crocheting with beads but it is definitely on my to-learn list. 🙂
Carol
Thank you for sharing the pattern! I made a little chain loop and put a button on other end. I am making them for Amazing Race team identifiers for our family summer fun day. This is much cooler than bandanas!
Again, appreciate the pattern!
amanda
What a great idea!! That sounds like so much fun! Glad you like the pattern 🙂
Donna Harris
Thanks for sharing the pattern. I made the bracelet as a compliment to some flip flops I had crocheted for a friend. I put a black button on it and I think it turned out well.
amanda
That’s great to hear! I’m glad it turned out well for you. 🙂
Deborah Bush
Could you please tell me what the SK stands for?
amanda
Hi Deborah! Sk stands for skip. 🙂
Lucille
I just started crochet yesterday and this pattern is SO easy!
amanda
Lucille that is awesome!! Welcome – it’s addictive and so rewarding. 🙂
Lucille
I’ve already made 6… just don’t judge. LOL
Daphne
I’m going to make this bracelet, it’s very pretty and looks easy.bjust one comment I couldn’t hear you very well despite having my volume as high as it would go. thank you for the pattern.
amanda
Daphne,
Thanks for the feedback – this was one of my first videos and I’ve gotten a better mic since then. 🙂 I’m learning as I go. Glad you like the pattern!
Jessica
Thanks so much for this pattern! Just one question: is there any way I could adjust this pattern to make a wider bracelet? A friend wants one that’s 1 and a half inches wide, which would be tripling the rows of this pattern, but because of the specific direction of the rows, I’m not entirely sure how to make it work… Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Ruth
if you want it wider just make more rows
Donna
Where did you find the toggle clasps?
amanda
These were at my local JoAnn in the jewelry section.