A Crochet Bucket List Project – Trek Bracelet
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Design: Trek Bracelet
Designer: Susan Carlson, Felted Button
Back in June, I saw this bracelet posted on Facebook and I added it to my Ravelry library. I love projects that I can complete quickly – I think I yearn for that sense of accomplishment – of reaching an end goal and having something to show for it.
Chasing my Littles about all the time, I often feel that I never have enough time to accomplish simple tasks. Finishing crochet projects gives me back a bit of the ‘control’ I so desperately yearn for.
Don’t get me wrong – I wouldn’t trade one moment of time with my children – not for anything – the good and the bad and the ugly 😉 and all the moments in between. They (and my husband) are my world.
However, I think the consistency of crochet somehow keeps me centred…focused on reaching goals…and remembering myself, amidst all the chaos my small children seem to weave about me. It brings me a sense of calm and late at night when I have a hook in my hand and quiet surrounds me I almost feel like I enter a meditative state…my breathing slows…my mind calms…and I just…crochet.
Susan’s bracelet pattern is simple. It would make an excellent idea for a last minute gift – or a gift for yourself. How often do we overlook ourselves? With everything we have to accomplish everyday – it is so very easy to do. So why not make one of these for yourself?
The pattern is FREE and available here:
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| Photo Credit: Susan Carlson (Felted Button) via Ravelry – Trek Bracelet |
I had a little bit of difficulty locating lobster clasps (I found that a bit strange – I could only find HUGE ones) so I decided to check out the bracelet clasps at Michael’s to see what I could find that would work similarly.
I substituted Bead Landing Closures (23mm) that are similar to the lobster clasp, except they don’t have the swivel piece. The Lobster Clasps will work better I think – although I am fully satisfied with the closures for myself.
The bracelets took less than 15 minutes to make –
I tried 2 different types of yarn. The first yarn I tried was Bernat Cotton-ish (Vickie Howell) – the grey bracelet. It is my favorite. So very soft and light to wear.
The second yarn I tried was worsted weight yarn – Lion Brand Cotton-Ease in white – the bracelet turned out wider and a bit heavier – it is also very lovely.
For both bracelets I used a 5.50mm hook.
Here are the photos of the bracelets:
Quick, easy and pretty to wear.
If you are not familiar with Susan of Felted Button, you may want to pop over and take a look at her site and beautiful designs.
Here is another lovely FREE pattern she has available on Ravelry:
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| Photo Credit: Susan Carlson (Felted Button) via Ravelry – From the Heart Bunting |
Happy crocheting!
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Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.