One of the most frustrating things about fiber arts is that often, you find a project you want to do and then realize that it’s in another discipline – for example, that scarf you would love to knit? It’s a crochet pattern. The slippers you want to crochet? They’re from a knitting pattern. The good news is, more and more people are learning how to switch back and forth between crochet and knit (and other fiber arts) and have learned how to re-write patterns to suit their own particular specifications.
Take this pattern for example – the crochet bracelet cuffs available on Craftsy from Yarn Baby – they’re all variations on a theme, but they can be easily translated to knitted bracelet cuffs by using a crochet to knit pattern converter (and yes, there are several knit to crochet pattern converters as well). Whether you want to watch someone walk you through it, or you want to do the math yourself and figure it out based on written instructions, the internet has a wealth of options. There are plenty of tutorials on YouTube and on craft sites such as Knitting Paradise, and even places like EHow.
Wherever you decide to convert, you can take inspiration from anywhere to make the projects you’ve always wanted in the way you’re most comfortable with, whether knit or crochet.
For the bracelets, you will need to know how to chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and half double crochet (hdc). It’s recommended to use a 100% cotton yarn, such as Lily’s Sugar ‘N Cream. While gauge is not as important to this project (you can measure as you go along and find a comfortable size), the pattern does call for both a 4.25mm crochet hook and a 6.00mm crochet hook.
These crochet craft bracelets are available as a package, so if you “purchase” (they’re free but must be downloaded) them you can then take the measurements and have them all translated. There are several different stitches and styles to choose from, easy to advanced, though they are all small enough to be relatively simple for beginner or advanced crafter alike. You’ll also get pattern updates when you sign up.
The pattern comes with three standard patterns and then four variations on the original three. The Camden Cuff, Brecken Bracelet, and Woven Wrist Wrap make up the starter patterns. If you want to purchase some hand-dyed yarn to make these projects, you can do so directly from the pattern maker, at her website Yarn Baby Biz.
Just remember – if you want to share this pattern, you will need permission to do so. Contact the pattern maker if you want to reproduce the pattern in any way, as it is for personal use only. It is allowed, however, to sell the finished items you made from this pattern. Be sure and link back to it, however, as this helps the designer. You can find her on Facebook, Craftsy, Ravelry, or her personal site.
If you like this project, you may also want to peruse Craftsy – there are literally hundreds of similar patterns, some of which show up at the bottom of this pattern page.
