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Here’s how to make a cool adjustable leather bracelet with gemstone beads on it.
This is so cool! No metal fixings required. All you need are some great gemstone beads and some leather cord. I love this because it is adjustable so it can fit different sized wrists. It could even double as an anklet!
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links for which we may receive a commission.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your bracelet:
1: A length of 1.2mm thick leather cord. Approx 2.5x the length required to fit around your wrist.
You can get some here:
2: Some cutting pliers or scissors for cutting the cord.
You can get a pair here:
3: Beads with holes big enough to fit on your cord. I used a flat oval jasper bead and a round green agate bead.
You can get some similar beads here:
Green agate beads:
Green jasper beads:
Follow these steps to make your bracelet:
1: Add the beads to the cord.
2: Now it is time to create the first sliding knot.
3: Take the left side of the cord and cross it over the right side.
4: Loop the end over the cord and around it.
5: Create another loop to the left of the first one.
6: Poke the end of the cord through the loops and pull them tight.
7: Repeat steps 3-6 for the other side. If you’re finding it tricky, it can help to flip your work so that you are working on the same side as the first knot… that’s what I did 😉
8: Once you have both knots in place, you can now adjust your bracelet to the desired size. I left the ends of my cord poking out, but you can trim them if you like.
Now your bracelet is ready to wear! How simple but effective? I love it.
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Love funky jewellery? Here’s how to make a beaded crochet bracelet!
This bracelet is lots of fun! It is made using a fun selection of beads and vibrant thread. With just a crochet hook you can turn these materials into a lovely bracelet!
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your bracelet:
1: Thread. I used this pink thread.
You can get something similar here:
2: A crochet hook. I used a 3.5mm crochet hook.
You can get one here:
3: A selection of beads. I used this mix of beads from my collection.
You can get pre-mixed beads here:
4: A lobster clasp and jump ring.
You can get a lobster clasp here:
5: Superglue to secure the ends of the bracelet.
6: Scissors.
You can get some here:
Follow these steps to make this crochet bracelet:
1: Add the beads to the string.
2: Tie the end of the string to the clasp and secure with a knot.
3: Create a slip knot and slide it over the crochet hook. Pull it tight around the hook.
4: Take the longer part of the string and loop it over the hook in front of the first loop. Pull the first loop over the second one to start the chain.
5: Do step 4 a few more times until you have the start of a chain.
6: Add the first bead. Do this by pulling the bead up close to the hook and then looping the thread over the top so that the bead is tight against the left side of the hook.
7: Pull the back loop over the one with the bead to secure it in place.
8: Continue making the chain, adding beads as you see fit until you reach a length you like.
9: Cut the thread and add the end through the last loop to secure the end of the chain.
10: Tie the end of the thread around the jump ring.
11: Trim the excess thread and secure the knots with dabs of superglue.
Now your crochet bracelet is finished! How cool and fun?
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Got some spare ribbon lying around? Turn it into a crochet phone strap!
Phone straps are so useful for keeping hold of your phone, and making sure you don’t drop it on your face. Instead of buying a generic strap, why not try crocheting your own out of some interesting ribbon? This tutorial is a simple crochet chain that is finished off with a bow, a perfect afternoon craft! What ribbon will you choose? Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your crochet phone strap:
1: A ribbon that is about 1m to 1.5m long. I used this ribbon that was left over from a gift.
You can get some similar ribbon here:
2: A crochet hook. If you ribbon is thicker I recommend using a thicker hook, if it is thinner, use a thinner hook. I used a 6mm crochet hook.
You can get a crochet hook here:
3: A pair of scissors for trimming your ribbon if you need too.
You can get some here:
4: A phone charm strap.
You can get something similar here:
Follow these steps to make your crochet ribbon phone strap:
1: Create a slip knot at one end of the ribbon, leaving enough length for tying the bow at the end.
2: Put the knot over the crochet hook and pull it tight.
3: Take the long end of the ribbon and loop it over the hook in front of the first knot.
4: Take the first loop and pull it over the second one you just made. This is the start of the crochet chain.
5: Continue step 3 and 4 to continue forming the chain.
6: When your chain is long enough, thread the end of the ribbon through the end loop and pull it tight.
7: Trim any excess ribbon so that both ends are the same length.
8: Tie the ends of the crochet chain around the end of the phone charm strap.
9: Tie the ends into a bow.
Now your phone strap is finished and ready to use! How handy and satisfyingly simple to make!
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Crochet Couture: Create Your Own Stylish Rings with Our Simple Tutorial!
This ring is so so sweet and simple to make! All you need is some ribbon and a crochet hook and then you can make all the little bow-tied crochet rings your heart desires. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links for which we may receive a commission.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your crochet ring:
1: A piece of ribbon. I used this thin pink ribbon that I recycled from a previous project.
You can get similar ribbon here:
2: A crochet hook that matches the size of your ribbon, you will need a thicker hook for a thicker ribbon.
You can get crochet hooks here:
3: Scissors for trimming the ends of your ribbon.
You can get some scissors here:
Follow these steps to make your crochet ring:
1: Create a slip knot at one end of the ribbon, leaving a short tail that you will use to make your bow.
2: Tighten the knot around the crochet hook.
3: Take the long end of the ribbon and create a loop around the crochet hook in front of the knot loop.
4: Take the first loop and pull it over the second loop you just made and off the crochet hook. This is your first stitch.
You can see an example of what to do in this video.
5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue your crochet chain. Keep going until you have a piece long enough to fit your finger.
6: When your chain is long enough, take it off the crochet hook.
7: Put the long end of the ribbon through the loop at the end of the crochet chain and then pull it tight to secure the chain.
8: Trim the long end of the ribbon so that it is the same length as the end you left at the start of the ring.
9: Tie the ends of the ribbon into a bow to form the ring shape.
10: Trim the ends of the ribbon if required.
Now you’re adorable crochet bow ring is finished and ready to wear!
Here’s another version I made with a thicker ribbon in a neutral tone.
Love it!
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Get Hands-Free and Stylish with a DIY Crochet Phone Wrist Strap: Follow our Step-by-Step Tutorial Now!
It’s great to keep track of your phone without having to old it in your hands all the time, strap on this crochet wrist strap to ensure you don’t lose yours! This tutorial is a beginners crochet tutorial, and the results are pretty cool! Please note that it contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your crochet phone strap:
1: Some yarn or thread. I used this beaded thread.
2: A crochet hook. I used this 3.5mm hook, If you like the loose look you can see in this tutorial, this size is fine for the thickness of thread I used, but if you want it to be tighter, try using a smaller crochet hook.
3: Scissors.
4: Super Glue.
5: A phone strap keychain.
Follow these steps to make your cute crochet wrist strap:
1: Take your chosen yarn and create a slip knot.
2: Slide the knot over the crochet hook and then pull it tight.
3: Take the long end of the yarn and loop it over the crochet hook in front of the first loop you added.
4: Take the first loop and pull it over the second loop and off the crochet hook. You can find a video demonstration here.
5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have a length of crochet chain you like. I made mine about 30cm long but you might want to make yours longer or shorter depending on your wrist size.
6: Once you have a length you like, cut the end of the yarn so that you have a 12cm tail.
7: Take the final loop off of the crochet hook and thread the tail through the loop pulling it tight to secure it.
8: Knot the ends of the crochet chain together.
9: Thread the yarn through the jump ring on the keychain and create a few knots to secure it.
10: Trim the ends of the yarn and add a dab of superglue to secure it.
Now your crochet phone wrist strap is finished and ready to use! How fun?!
Here are some other wrist strap tutorials to follow:
1: A chain and rhinestone phone strap
3: This simple chain phone strap
4: A tutorial that shows you how to transform a necklace into a phone strap.
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Never Lose Your Phone Again: Learn How to Crochet Your Own Stylish Phone Lanyard!
I sometimes worry that my phone could be easily lost or stolen from me, so I decided to make this sweet crochet lanyard so I can wear my phone and tuck it into my bag or pocket at the same time! This lanyard uses loose crochet and thin thread to add length. Kinda cute and also practical! Please note that this is a beginner crochet tutorial that contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make this phone lanyard:
1: Some yarn. I used two yarns held together, purple bamboo yarn and thin beaded thread.
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Get some black sequin yarn here: https://amzn.to/44VeNS8
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2: A crochet hook. I used one that was 3.5mm in size. If I made this again I would use a crochet hook that was slightly smaller. The size crochet hook you will need depends on the thickness of your yarn.
You can get a 3.5mm crochet hook here
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or here: https://tidd.ly/3O2YDQF
3: A phone loop keychain.
You can get one here: https://amzn.to/42vJzzs, or 4: A thick needed for weaving in the ends of the yarn.
5: A pair of scissors.
Here are all the steps you need to follow to make your crochet phone lanyard:
1: Hold the two yarns together.
2: Create a slip knot with the two yarns held together.
3: Slide the open knot over the crochet hook and then tighten it around the hook.
4: Take the long thread and loop it around the hook close to the hook end and in front of the slip knot loop you just tightened. You can see a video of this technique here.
5: Now take the first loop and pull it over the second one and off the crochet hook.
6: Continue steps 4 and 5 to create your crochet chain. Keep making loops until you have a chain long enough to fit across your body like a cross body bag. You can use your favourite cross body back to measure a length you like.
7: Once your crochet chain is long enough, cut the yarn so that you have a shorter length of yarn.
8: Take the last loop off of the crochet chain and loop the end of the yarn through it, pull it tight to create a knot and finish the crochet chain.
9: Knot the two ends of the crochet chain together.
10: Slide the excess yarn through the jump ring at the end of the phone loop and then create a couple of knots.
11: Use the needle to weave the ends of the yarn into the crochet chain. Trim any excess.
Now your crochet phone lanyard is finished and ready to use! Make one to protect your phone during your travels, or to keep it safe at home! I’ll be wearing mine across my body to protect my neck and help keep track of my phone.
If you want some other phone strap tutorials, you can find some here:
1: Turn a chain necklace into a phone wrist strap.
2: Transform some string into an amazing beaded phone strap.
3: Make your own sparkly rhinestone wrist strap for your phone.
4: Construct a simple chain phone strap.
And if you want some lanyard inspiration, here are some additional tutorials you can try:
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Do you love the look of knit accessories? Why not try knitting your own bangle?
I’ve previously written an i-cord knitted bracelet tutorial, and this one is kind of similar, but the special twist here is the addition of a wire to give the knit structure so it wears more like a bangle than a bracelet! This simple tutorial requires some basic knitting skills, but I think the results are worth it. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your knitted bangle:
1: Yarn. I used two leftover yarns, a sliver sparkly mohair and a pink boucle style yarn.
Hot pink yarn:
Sparkly black yarn:
2: A piece of wire. I used some recycled copper wire.
3: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
4: Scissors.
5: A darning needle.
6: Two double pointed knitting needles. I used some 8mm needles to give myself a chunky i-cord. The width of your i-cord will depend on the size of your yarn and your needles. I recommend using a thick yarn and needles for a bold bangle. Alternatively, if you don’t like knitting, you can use an i-cord knitting machine.
Alternatively, you can try an i-cord knitting machine
Follow these steps to make your own amazing knitted bangle:
1: Hold the two yarns together.
2: Create a slip knot and add it to the needle, pull the yarn to tighten it around the needle.
3: Cast on two more stitches. After casting on the three stitches, slide them to the other end of the needle and begin knitting the first stitch. Knit the next two stitches. This will start to form a tube. You can see this process a bit in this video.
4: After finishing the first row, slide the stitches to the other end of the needle and repeat the knit pattern you did in step 3.
5: Once you have your desired length, it is time to cast off. To cast off, knit the first stitch onto the second needle, then knit the second stitch, after you slide it onto the next needle, take the first stitch and pull it over the second one, you will now have one stitch on each needle. Repeat this again until you only have one stitch left on the second needle.
6: Leaving the final stitch on the needle, trim the end of the yarn leaving a tail.
7: Remove the needle and then thread the tail through the loop and pull it tight. Now your cast off is complete.
8: Take the wire and start pushing it into the middle of the i-cord.
9: Create a loop on one end of the wire.
9: Form the wire into a large circle shape, this will be the form of your bangle.
10: Trim the excess wire using your cutting pliers, leaving a little excess on the end to allow for the loop.
11: Put the second end through the loop you made at the first end, then loop them together using your round nose pliers.
12: Push the knitted i-cord tube around to cover the loops you made. and then tie the two ends together using the tails you left.
13: Use the needle to weave the tails in and further cover the wire. Trim any excess yarn.
Now your knit bangle is finished and ready to wear! How cute is this design? I love it. I’m planning to make a whole stack to add some fun colourful accessories to my wardrobe.
Here are some other fibre focused jewelry tutorials you can follow:
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Here’s how to make a colorful crochet lanyard!
I have a teacher friend who loves a colourful lanyard, so this tutorial is inspired by her! This lanyard uses basic crochet combined with a large claw clasp to create a fun and practical accessory. I think this tutorial is a great way to use up scrap yarn and turn it into something useful. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this lanyard:
1: A crochet hook, large enough for chunky yarn. I used a 7mm hook.
2: Some yarn. I used three strands held together, two green strands and one pink strand.
Green yarn
Pink yarn
3: Scissors.
4: A darning needle.
5: A large lobster claw or similar. I used this chunky one that was recycled from an old keychain.
Here are the steps to make your own crochet lanyard.
1: Gather the three strands together.
3: Create a slip knot.
4: Place the loop around the crochet hook and pull the short end of the yarn to tighten it around the loop.
5: Take the long end of the yarn and wrap it around the hook before the first loop you made.
6: Grab the first loop and pull it over the top of the yarn you just wrapped around the crochet hook. This will leave you with just one loop on the hook again.
7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 to start creating a single row of crochet. Here’s a video that shows you what that looks like.
8: Continue crocheting until you have a length you like.
9: Cut the yarn leaving a reasonably long tail, about 15cm.
10: Remove the crochet hook and then loop the end of the yarn through the loop at the top.
11: Pull the yarn tight to secure the end of the crochet cord closed.
12: Once you’ve got your preferred lanyard length and have the ends secured, take two of the strands (out of three) on each side and tie them together.
13: Use the needle to weave the paired threads through the crocheted part of the lanyard, trim the ends when you’re done. Do this for both sides of the lanyard.
14: Use the remaining strands to tie the claw clasp to the lanyard. Do a couple of knots to secure it, and then use the needle again to weave in the ends. Trim any excess yarn.
Once you’ve completed this step, your lanyard is ready to wear! Here’s what it looks like on using my needle sleeve as a sample ID 😉
What colours will your crochet your lanyard in? This is such a versatile technique, once you have your crochet base, you can add decorations by sewing in beads or buttons! You can even use a beaded yarn to add beads right from the start!
If you want to develop a lanyard collection, you can find out how to make a beaded lanyard here.
Here are some other yarn-based tutorials you can follow:
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Need help keeping hold of your phone? Here’s how to make a cute chain and rhinestone phone strap so its harder to lose!
I’m loving making phone straps lately! This one combines a chunky chain with some rhinestone trim to create this double stranded phone strap. I decided to add the extra chain for more strength! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this phone strap:
1: Pliers. I used my flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers. I also used scissors to trim my string.
2: A piece of chain about 30cm long. I used this silver tone chunky curb chain.
3: A piece of rhinestone trim about the same length as the chain.
4: Two crimp ends.
5: A large jump ring.
6: A piece of string. I used this hot pink nylon string that I cut to be about 15cm long.
7: Super glue.
Follow these steps to make your rhinestone phone strap:
1: Take one end of the rhinestone strand and place it in one of the crimp ends.
2: Squash one side of the crimp around the end of the rhinestones using the flat nose pliers.
3: Repeat the squeezing of the crimp for the other side, folding it around the end of the rhinestones. Squeeze until the crimp feels securely attached to the rhinestone strand.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other end of the rhinestone chain.
5: Add one end of the chain and rhinestone strand to the jump ring.
6: Add the other end of the chain and rhinestone strand to the jump ring in the same order.
7: Close the jump ring using your pliers.
8: Fold the string in half and tie the open ends around the jump ring, loop and knot it a few times to secure it.
9: Trim the ends of the string.
10: Add a dab of super glue to the ends of the string to secure the knot.
Now your double strand phone strap is finished and ready to pop on your phone. Loop it through on of the holes on your phone case for more phone customisation!
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Here’s how to turn a necklace into a strap for your electronics!
You never want to lose your gadgets! I love having a wrist strap for my camera, my phone, all sorts of things… If you want a cute new wrist strap for your fave toy, here’s one you can make from an existing necklace chain and a piece of string! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your electronics strap:
1: A necklace chain.
2: A piece of string, I made mine about 25cm long.
3: A pair of scissors for cutting and trimming string.
4: A couple of pairs of pliers to open and close jump rings.
5: Super glue for securing the end of the string.
Follow these steps to make your wrist strap:
1: Open the jump rings on the chain to remove the clasp.
2: Attach the ends of the chains together using the jump rings.
3: Fold the string in half and thread it through one of the jump rings.
4: Tie a knot in the string, leaving a loop on one side.
5: Wind the end of the threads through the jump rings and tie an extra few knots to secure the string to the chain.
6: Trim the excess string.
7: Add a dab of superglue to the end of the string to secure it and stop the knot from unraveling.
Now your wrist strap chain is finished! I added mine to my film camera because I’m a super cool hipster 😉
