I am loving the look of all the layered and wrapped bracelets that are popular right now. It’s so fun to mix and match them – you can really add style and color to your outfits with just a few little bracelets!
So when I came across the Sparkled Silk Wrap Bracelet at Anthropologie, I knew I had to have it for my very own. By which I mean that I had to make it, as opposed to paying $38 for it.
Now – mine’s not silk. Or gold filled, like Anthro’s.
But I had all the materials on hand so it was free. Even if you had to buy all the supplies – you’d get out of the store for about $8 or $9. Definitely better.
Ready to see?
I will definitely be making more of these! They are realllllly simple – and so easy to make in different colors!
It looks really cute matched up with different bracelets too!
It would make a great gift too! Here’s the Anthro Version – they have it in pretty turquoise, orange or brown.
Here’s what you’ll need to make yours:
- 1 strand of rhinestones – 28″ long
- 2 rhinestone end caps
- 2 small jump rings
- 2 large jump rings
- E-6000 or other strong glue
- soft yarn
- lobster clasp
Start by gluing each end of your rhinestone strand into an end clasp. Use e-6000 or something as strong.
Cut two long strands of yarn – each about 4 yds long. Fold each strand in half and feed the middle loops of the strands through the ring, then feed the ends through the loop to knot the yarn around the ring.
Place a small jump ring on the loop end of the rhinestone end cap and put this small jump ring on the large one, in the middle of your strands of yarn.
Now we’re just going to wrap the yarn around the rhinestones. You’ll want two strands of yarn on each side. And it’ll be easiest if you hold down the top of the strand/jump ring with something heavy so you can work with both hands.
Cross the yarn strands (remember, 2 in each hand) behind the small jump ring, then wrap them around to the front, over the first rhinestone. Criss-cross the strands in back, then wrap them around to the front and cross them under the first rhinestone.
Continue crossing the yarn under each rhinestone, then crossing them in back, wrapping down the strand as you go. Don’t wrap too tight or the strand won’t lay flat when you’re all done.
Once you get to the bottom, tie the strands in a small knot (not a double knot) in the back of the rhinestone strand. Don’t cut the yarn yet. Add a small jump ring to the rhinestone cap and add this ring to a large jump ring. Tie the yarn strands in a double knot in the largest jump ring, pulling as tight as you can to make a small knot. Trim the ends of the yarn close to the knot, then cover the knot with e-6000 so the knot won’t come undone.
Add a lobster clasp to one of the large jump rings.
Wrap it around your wrist to check the fit. If you need to, you can add a small length of chain to the other jump ring if you need another inch or two for fit.
That finishes off your bracelet!
It looks cute all by itself too if you don’t want to layer it with other bracelets!
What do you think? I’d love to know!
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gorgeous friend — i LOVE the color!!! {i actually just painted some leftover bead board with high-gloss white this morning for some product photos this week — i LOVE how it looks on this post!}
That’s really great Bev. Beautiful job.
I don’t know if you are aware but you can get silk ribbon too and not super expensive, although more than the yarn. I learned using my embroidery machine a few years ago to wind the silk ribbon on the bobbin (it was a special bobbin case) and how to ’embroider’ with that. I can’t get to my box of ribbons right now to get the name off of them and search for you but if you are close to a Viking dealer, they would/should easily give you info because that’s where I learned.
BLING, bling, and more bling. I love this braclet…and just think of the colors you can make…hmm, maybe there will be a few for stocking stuffers this year. Love the idea of ‘braiding’ them, others I have seen where the yarn is just wraped around the stones. But, it comes loose after a few time wearing it. Thanks
I love this and I have pinned it! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Beautiful, Bev! I love the color and definitely prefer it without the gold. Beautiful piece!
So pretty and easy! I’ll definitely be making a few!
Oh this is beautiful! I can’t wait to try this!
Your version looks awesome! great tutorial :)
Thank you thank you thank you!!
I love this bracelet, and the wrapping means that most of the metal will not touch my skin, which means I will probably be able to wear it. It’s so hard to have an allergy to metals when you love jewelery, I can’t even wear the hypo allergenic stuff, so I have to find ways around it..ribbon necklaces, fabric rings, fabric cuff bracelets, and now this!
Thumbs up! Looks great.
Bev, Wonderful tutorial and very pretty.
I prefer yours to the anthro one! Thanks for the tutorial!
super pretty. I love the contrast of how soft it is and the bling.
This is my first time visiting your blog…what a delight, Bev. It’s nice to meet you, I’m Sue and I live very near the coast too! Which I l.o.v.e. I’m north shore in Washington, Port Angeles to be exact. cold outside now, so always looking for fun projects to indulge myself in and keep busy. I’m just curious….where near the coast do you live?
Anyway, this bracelet is just too cute, I must go gather supplies and make one. thank you so much for sharing!
Sue
My nieces would love them.. They have all kinds of bracelets…
Super cute Bev!
What a pretty rhinestone bracelet this is, Bev–I love anything with rhinestones!
Once again, a perfect Bev creation! I was looking for something easy to make as stocking stuffers, I think I’ve found it!
Thanks for sharing (& for the very clear tutorial!)
This is so cool! This would be make a great gift, can’t wait to try it!
Bev,
This is gorgeous!!! Just stunning. Love, love, love!
Absolutely beautiful. The yarn you used looks so soft, which is wonderful with all that sparkle. Fun!
You’ve done it again…. another awesome Anthro knock off!!!!
Gorgeous Bev! What a great gift this would be – to get or give!
I made this last night. I’d just bought the rhinestones last week at Hancock’s Fabrics but hadn’t decided what to do with them. None of the yarn I have was quite what I wanted, but I had some 1/8″ craft ribbon in a bright apple green and I am TOTALLY thrilled at how it turned out. It’s beautiful front and back! Wish I had a web site so I could link up and show how great it worked with the ribbon.
You could use Pinterest or Photobucket.com to save and share pics of your projects.
That is really cute and it looks amazing with the other bracelets you have
It turned out super cute!
Hi Bev,
I love this bracelet. I have a link party and would love to have you share this and any other posts. It is called Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Link Party. The link to the party is
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/11/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-link_14.html
I hope to see you there.
Have a great week.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
Your bracelet is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing.
That is so pretty! I love the way it looks and the mix of textures.
Two words: STUNNING!! Pinned. :)
Hello, are you selling the sparkled silk wrap bracelet?
Super cute ideas. I am always looking for inspiration.
it looks even prettier than the anthro on:) i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This bracelet is so pretty. I see making this very soon. Thanks for the great tutorial.
I forgot to add that I like yours better than the Anthro one!
This looks like a really cute bracelet! Where do you find the strands of rhinestones? I am having a really hard time finding them :)
I found the strand of rhinestones, but now I can’t find the rhinestone end caps.
My end caps came with the rhinestone strand. If yours didn’t and you’re having trouble finding them locally, I’m sure you could find them online, or from an etsy shop.
Bev
I just wanted to let you know I’ll be listing both the rhinestone chain and the end caps in my etsy shop this weekend. Then all you have to do is choose your yarn. This bracelet is adorable, and your instructions are great. Thanks, Bev!! StellaLumina.etsy.com. I’d love to help!
Debbie
I may try this with some of my Tennis Brackets!
This is beautiful!! I’m going to have to make one now :)
I just made one of these using embroidery thread (if anyone tries this, you need about half the thread). I had some difficulty starting the wrapping, but after I finished wrapping the entire length of rhinestones, I went back and manipulated the thread around the beginning jump ring to make it look better. I had to add a small length of chain in order for it to wrap around 3 times but I really like the look of the chain with it too, it makes it look so professional. This is the first time I’ve ever attempted any sort of jewelry and it took me about 2.5 hours, but my next attempt will be much easier now that I know what I’m doing! Thanks for the great tutorial!
These are great tips Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing them! I’m so glad you had fun making the bracelet! :)
I love this! I’m making mine right now I have a different style of rhinestone strand so I’m having to adjust for that, but I can’t wait for the finished project. Thank you for the idea and tutorial! I’m going to have to get more rhinestones now! Also I love the idea of ribbon or embroidery floss. I’m going to have this in every color now!
Beautiful!!!!!!! Anxious to go shopping for rhinestones & chains.
That is awesome! I like yours better than the Anthro one. I’m going to make some of these – soon! Thanks for the great tutorial!
cute! love that you can use the rhinestone chain and you don’t have to string a million beads. Thanks for the tute!
I can’t believe it, I have a strand of jewels really similar to this and have been searching for a way to turn it into a lovely bracelet. Your timing is perfect, this is now this weekends project!
Oh this is lovely! I actually think yours outshines the Anthro one…
Great job :-)
Excuse me, I tried this and it did not work well. Is there a certain size the rhinestones need to be?
I don’t know for sure, but it looks like you need to use a strand of fairly large rhinestones or look for a strand where the stones are spaced far enough apart to fit the yarn. Also, try using different material to wrap the rhinestones: thinner gauged yarn (yarn for baby knits is quite thin), embroidery floss, or even thin ribbon. I haven’t made this yet, but I can picture it made with a variety of wrapped material in addition to the yarn. Hope this helps. Let us know if you have success. Good luck!
Jennifer
I just used a regular rhinestone strand Jennifer, with a thinner yarn. It worked out just great.
Can’t wait to make this it is beautiful thank you
I love this! I wear a lot of bracelets, stacking them to get a variety of color and textures. I can’t wait to make this to add to my collection.
These are pretty. Would look amazing with some bamboo yarn XD
I am just starting out and love how simple this seems. Going to try it! Thanks for sharing.
How d I print off a pattern without printing dozens of pages of Comments and ads????? Very annoying