How to add findings to a crocheted bracelet
May 1, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under crochet, tutorial
Yesterday, I posted a video of how to crochet a bracelet (for a Mother’s Day gift, perhaps?) using irridescent cord and the bullion stitch.
Today, I am posting a video tutorial showing how to add the closures, by crocheting them to the ends of the bracelet.
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
As I was taking the pics of the bracelet, my small dog hopped up on the bench. He helped by gently placing his little paw right beside the closing hooks and loops to point them out.
How could I resist a photo op like this?
Choosing the hooks and loops to close the bracelet took a bit of time, as I had to try out several different styles of closures.
Because the bracelet is about an inch and a quarter wide, it needed to have an extended closure. One hook wouldn’t do it.
I didn’t want to use lobster claw style closers, as I wanted the findings to be more ‘passive’ and kind of ‘laid back’.
When my darling mother in law passed away a couple of years ago, I inherited some of the sewing notions from her sewing corner.
In amongst the various vintage treasures, there was this wonderful old card of
‘Newey’s La Poupée All British Hooks & Eyes, By Appointment to H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother- Hook & Eye Makers’
How could I resist? A Mother’s Day Bracelet with Hooks & Eyes made by appointment to the Queen Mum? LOL!
And, besides, ‘La Poupée? [which is French for 'Doll'] hooks and eyes? I love it.
Check the pic…. in the lower right hand corner, there is a tiny drawing of a wooden penny farthing doll:
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
This is such a charming bit of vintage packaging that I think I will have to hold onto it and take better care of it.
I hadn’t paid any attention to it until I started looking for the perfect way to close the bullion stitch bracelet.
Just goes to show…. we don’t always recognize the small things that need to be cherished.
Okay…. and now for the video:
How to crochet closures to a bullion stitch bracelet.
Or any other textile, for that matter!
PS: Here’s a closer pic of the hooks & eyes:
photo by Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I love, love, love your video tutorials, especially the jewelry. Thanks so much. Getting your husband’s music and your dog’s assistance are added bonuses I’m not sure many of us could pull off. You really are good!!!!
LOL! Thank you so much, Barbara! You have officially made my day!
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This sounds great. I think I will give it a try.