julie cuff

We featured this snazzy little bracelet, excerpted from Robyn Chachulas new book Blueprint Crochet, in our July/August 2008
what youll need
YARN AUNT LYDIAS Fashion Crochet Thread, Size 3, each ball approx 150yd/137m (cotton)
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issue. In the printed pattern, we provided the stitch pattern without line-by-line instructions, according to the books style. For those readers who prefer line-by-line instructions, a complete pattern is given below.
By Robyn Chachula

1 ball #0065 Teal 1 ball #0064 Lime

with sl st in first sc50 sc.

CROCHET HOOK I Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook or any size to obtain correct gauge NOTIONS finishing option #1: 2 round pearl buttons, 14"/6mm diameter finishing option #2: 1oz/28.5g fabric stiffener parchment paper paper towels beverage can (or other appropriate wrist mold) 1 jewelry clasp, 12 x 34"/13 x 19mm paper towels

SKILL LEVEL: easy

finished measurements
Approx 6 2"/16.5cm long x 2"/5cm wide
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first side
Work now proceeds in rows to form the first side of the cuff. Row 6 (wrong side) Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, [ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc] twice, ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc; leave remaining sts unworked6 sc and 5 ch-3 spaces. Row 7 Turn, sk sl st, sl st in next sc, 3 sc in each ch3 space across, sl st in last sc15 sc. Row 8 Turn, sk sl st, sl st in next sc, sc in next sc, [ch 4, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc] 4 times, sl st in last sc5 sc and 4 ch-4 spaces. Row 9 Turn, sk sl st, sl st in next sc, 5 sc in each ch4 space across, sl st in last sc20 sc. Row 10 Turn, sk sl st, sl st in next 3 sc, sc in next sc, [ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc] twice, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc; leave remaining sts unworked6 sc and 5 ch-3 spaces. Rows 1114 Repeat Rows 710. Row 15 Repeat Row 7. Fasten off.

gauge
center flower motif = 2"/5cm diameter. Remember to check gauge for best results!

how to make a gauge swatch

Make one center flower motif (Rounds 15 below). Resulting gauge swatch should measure approx 2"/5cm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

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notes
1 The center flower motif is worked in continuous rounds, with right side facing; do not turn. 2 The sides of the cuff are worked in rows. 3 The cuff can be finished in two ways; 1) the cuff can be kept soft and a button closure added, 2) the cuff can be stiffened and a jewelry clasp added.

the yarn
Size 3 in Lime

CENTER FLOWER MOTIF

Abbreviations used in this pattern

ch chain hdc half double crochet sc single crochet sk skip sl st slip stitch st(s) stitch(es) [] Work directions in brackets number of times indicated.

Ch 5; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. Round 1 Ch 1, work 10 sc in ring; join with sl st in first sc. Round 2 Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 3, sc in next sc] 9 times; join with ch 1, hdc in first sc (join counts as ch-3 space)10 sc and 10 ch-3 spaces. Round 3 Ch 1, 2 hdc around post of hdc, 3 sc in next 9 ch-3 spaces, sc in first ch-1 space; join with sl st in first sc30 sc. Round 4 Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 4, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc] 9 times; ch 2, sk 2 sc; join with hdc in first sc 10 sc and 10 ch-4 spaces. Round 5 Ch 1, 2 sc around post of hdc, [sk 1 sc, 5 sc in next ch-4 space] 9 times, 3 sc in ch-2 space; join

second side
With wrong side facing, sk the next 10 unworked sts of Round 5, join yarn with sl st in next sc. Row 16 (wrong side) Sc in next sc, [ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc] twice, ch 3, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc; leave remaining sts unworked6 sc and 5 ch-3 spaces. Rows 1725 Work Rows 715 of first side. Fasten off.

finishing edging
With right side facing, join yarn with sl st in edge of cuff.

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Round 1 Work sl st evenly spaced around entire outer edge of cuff. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

option #2 (stiffened cuff with jewelry clasp closure)

Dip finished piece in fabric stiffener. Pat excess stiffener off with paper towels. Wrap piece around beverage can (or other appropriate wrist mold). Wait until cuff is semi-dry, remove can/mold. Bend ends flat, and set on parchment paper to dry. Sew one end of jewelry clasp to each end of bracelet. I

option #1 (button closure)

Join yarn with sl st in first st of Row 25; sl st in next 3 sts, ch 5 (button loop), sk 1 st, sl st in next 5 sts, ch 5 (button loop), sk 1 st, sl st in next 4 sts. Fasten off. Sew buttons to opposite end of cuff aligned with button loops.

try this!
We love these cuffs in these colors, too. (Use the same amounts listed above.)
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Size 3, #0423 Maize Size 3, #0006 Scarlett