The current trend for thick, chunky paracord bracelets continues unabated. So here’s a new take on this perennial favourite – a bracelet made not with Paracord but with i-cord instead! Not only are these a hot fashion statement, they can also be made into medical alert bracelets by attaching an engraved ID tag.

The Ryedale Bracelet is worked in 100% cotton and can be made in a range of colours to match your look. The step-by-step instructions include five different sizes so you can make one for all your friends and family.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, working an i-cord, increases, and paracord knotting.

SIZES: XS/Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL/Extra Large)

Wrist Size: 15 (16, 17.5, 19, 20)cm/6 (6.5, 7, 7.5, 8) ins
Finished Size: 17.5 (19, 20, 22, 23)cm/7 (7.5, 8, 8.75, 9.25) ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Patons Grace Sportweight yarn, 100% mercerised cotton, 125m/138 yds: 50gm ball in 1 or 2 colours. The colours used here are:
. #62205 Aquifer (turquoise), #62027 Ginger (green) & #62440 Lotus (pink)

Amount needed (All sizes):
. Version A: 1 ball in each of 2 colours
. Version B: 1 ball in colour of choice
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Actual amount used in medium sized bracelet: 13gm/0.5 oz, 33m/36 yds.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a Sportweight or Light DK cotton yarn with a recommended gauge of about 24-32 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 3.75mm/US #5 needles.

Gauge: Medium-sized i-cord with 3 cords:2.5cm/1 in and 24 Rows:10cm/4 ins

Tools for making I-cord – Choice of:
. Size 3.75mm/US #5 double-pointed needles or short circular needles
. Knitting Nancy, also known as a French Knitter or Spool Knitter
. or Cord maker, such as the Caron Embellish-Knit Cord Maker plus cord weights.

Notions:
. Waste yarn, tapestry needle, crochet hook, measuring tape and scissors
. 1 x size 12mm, ½ inch side-release paracord buckle per bracelet
. Bracelet Jig, such as the Paracord ‘Ezzzy-Jig’
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
The photos and methods for working i-cords were taken from our book, Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft, 2nd Edition, 2024. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Summer knitting starts here

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com