
First of all, you should know that I'm not a big fan of following rigid crochet patterns - not even if I've made the pattern myself. The directions is just an approximation, sort of. Feel free to change the amount of stitches as you go, to make it suit your crochet style. That's how I made this bracelet :)

You'll need a crochet hook that suits your yarn (I used something close to 2), a needle, a button, scissors and three colours of yarn. My yarn is 100% cotton, made by DMC. It's shiny (mercerised in English?) and in Swedish it's called "pärlgarn" (pearl yarn). But you can use any thin yarn or crochet thread in your favourite colours.
Abbreviations:
st - stitch
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
Basically, the bracelet consists of circles (lime and pink) that are attached to each other with a turquoise border. Let's start with the circles...

With lime, chain 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Work 7 sc in ring, finnish with a sl st in first sc and change colour to pink

Round 2: With pink, work 2 sc in each st around
If you're like me, and hate weaving in ends, I recommend that you crochet in all ends (I actually managed to make this bracelet with only one loose end to weave in - hurray!)

You should work 2 sc in the sl st as well, as you want a nice and full pink circle. Finnish with a sl st in first sc, fasten off.

Now make enough circles to fit around your wrist. I used 6, maybe you'll need 5 or 7.
Then it's time to attach all the circles to each other...

With turquoise, start sc around one of your circles. Make *1 sc, 2 sc in next st*. When you've come half the way around (you've crocheted in 7 or 8 stitches - about 12 sc), it's time to attach the first circle to the next one.

Just start sc in the next circle (don't make any ch), still making *1 sc, 2 sc in next st*

When you've crocheted around half of the second circle, attach the third one exactly as above... Keep on doing this until you've attached all of your circles.

Now you should have all your circles in a line, with a turquoise border on one side of them. When you reach the last circle just keep on crocheting around it (still *1 sc, 2 sc in next st*).

When you reach "the bridge" between the last circle and the one before the last, make 2 sc in "the bridge". Then keep on crocheting around next circle (*1 sc, 2 sc in next st*), and 2 sc in next "bridge"...

When you've gone all the way back, finnish by making a sl st in the first sc. Don't fasten off yet.

Attach the button to the opposite end. Now you'll know how big loop you need to make for your button.

Chain as many as you need for your loop (mine is 7 ch), then
anchor it with 2 sl st. Fasten off.
If you've been good and followed my advise (to crochet in all your loose ends) you'll only need to weave in the very last one - congratulations :)

That's it! Now you've crocheted your very own circle bracelet. I'd be happy if you shared the result with me.

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ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial, and I love the finished bracelet - reminds me of how I used to work, making things up as I progressed. Haven't done any crochet for years though... :(
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Cute bracelet, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally nice! I'm definitely gonna make this it's so nice! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a neat bracelet and a great tutorial. My granddaughter will love a bracelet like this one. The colors are great. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi. This is a wonderful tutorial. I work in a home for abused children in Texas, U.S.A.. I'm teaching them to crochet. I wonder if you would allow me to print this tutorial for use in teaching. They love to make jewelry and I think this would be a great teaching tool. We won't be making the bracelets to sell. Only for each of us to wear. Please consider. We Will send pictures for you to see our versions. Thanks! LaShay Van Zandt
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ReplyDeleteOf course you can print my crochet bracelet tutorial! It's for everyone and I'd love it being used for such a good cause. I'm looking forward to see photos of what you'll create...
Good luck!
What a wonderful tutorial! You did a great job! =) Thanks for sharing.
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The pictures are so clear on the bracelet. Would be cute to make belts for the little ones. We used to use felt, glue cut out colour felt flowers, make a tie to use around the waist. Helen,ont.canada
ReplyDeletewow- this looks really neat. i am a total novice, so thanks for offering such clear directions. i'm definitely going to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThis bracelet, as well as the way you describe your style of crocheting, is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a creative young woman, and I expect you will go far with your flair for design!
I am so grateful I happened upon your blogspot this morning, and I plan to re-visit.
All the best to you,
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I am 64 years old and this is the best tutorial I have ever seen. Beautiful illustrations keep up the excellent work.
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Great Pattern! Love the Pictures!!! You made it very easy to understand.!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful bracelet! Your pattern was so easy to read. I knew exactly which stich to work & where to work it. Thank You!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute!!! Thanks for giving the instructions!
ReplyDeleteEven I understood it, being crochet-language impaired, I mean
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Great Tutorial! Clearly stated, great pictures, really cute project. Thanks for this project. My teenage students will love it.
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mine's a little too tight though.
thanks for the tutorial...i really loveit
cute! i hope to make one for my friend an i. :D great tutorial! best one yet :D
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI really like this bracelet, and I am definitely going to make one for myself this summer.Bravo!!!!
ReplyDeletenice bracelet tutorial... hope to see more... I'll make one of this... simple yet very nice... keep up the good work. God bless
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Hi Lina ... i like your creation very much. I am new to crocheting and you really inspire me to continue learning and creating. Thanks a lot for sharing !
ReplyDeleteHi Lina! You're very talented coz you've just created a nice crocheted bracelet. That is one of the best handmade bracelet I've known online. I'm sure my sister will be delighted reading your tutorial because she loves handmade bracelets and personalized silicone wristband or any kind of wristband.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lina for such a pretty tutorial that's easy enough for beginners. I will feature and link in a future blog post so others can come visit! Pearl
ReplyDeletethe bracelet is so cool and i am currently making one right now (well not exactly since im typing right now, but u get my meaning). i hope i can finish it before the end of spring break. my friends will be soo jealous they'll be green with envy!
ReplyDeleteHi! I really really really love your bracelet design!!! It's so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteDo you allow people to sell bracelets they make using this pattern? I can put a link to your blog up each time I put a bracelet up for sale if you would like... please let me know!
This pattern is awesome! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for taking the time to write it.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a beginner and I love this pattern its so easy to follow, the hardest i find is changing colors, i have to say mine came out pretty good, but not as good as yours! I found when making the rings is to chain one then go through the middle so you are not stitching to tight. Is there a tip you can give me or someone to help transfer color so you have a perfect circle instead of a clump of color in one area?
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This was my FIRST delicate bracelet to try. I had such fun making the circles, I had two left over. Earrings! I attached them to French hooks, and they look fabulous! Thank you for such a superb tutorial!
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