Yarn Wrapped Bracelet

About

You Will Need (7 things)

Steps (13 steps, 60 minutes)

1. 1

   You will need the following materials:

   -Yarn (I chose a thicker yarn for this project, but any yarn will do)
   -Chain link
   -1 Lobster clasp
   -2 Jump rings
   -Flat nose pliers
   -Needle (a darning needle or any needle with a large enough eye that can fit the yarn you have chosen)
   -Scissors

2. 2

   Measure the amount you need for your bracelet by fitting it around your wrist. Make sure to account for the clasp which will be attached to your chain link bracelet. In my case, the entire clasp (the lobster claw and both jump rings) took up about 1 inch.

3. 3

   To separate the piece of the chain you are using for your bracelet, you will need to open one of the loops using pliers. Because my chain links were pretty stiff, I used 2 pliers (the one to hold one side of the loop and the other to pull the loop open).

   Tip: When opening jewelry loops of any kind, be sure to open them sideways (as I’ve done here). Avoid pulling one end from another and thereby creating a U- or V-shape. If you create a U- or V-shape, it will weaken the ring and make it more difficult to restore the shape.

4. 4

   Add one of the jump rings to the open link of the bracelet. Then close that link using your pliers.

5. 5

   Next, open the second jump ring and feed through the small hole at the bottom of the lobster clasp. Then close up the jump ring using your pliers.

6. 6

   Add this second jump ring with the lobster clasp to the other end of the bracelet. Then close the link.

7. 7

   Your chain link bracelet should look something like this.

8. 8

   Now you are ready to wrap the yarn around the bracelet. First, begin by securing it at one end by tying it around the first link in the chain. Then begin feeding the needle through the first link, followed by the second, then the third, and so on. (I wrapped the yarn two or three times per link; you may need to wrap several times if your yarn is thin).

9. 9

   Make sure to hide the tail created when you knotted the yarn to your first link. Do this by wrapping the yarn around it. This will also ensure that the end does not unravel.

10. 10

    Continue wrapping the bracelet with your yarn.

11. 11

    As you approach the end of your bracelet, leave 3 or 4 loose loops. You can then thread the last bit through these loops to secure the yarn.

12. 12

    Now cut off the end of your yarn. Depending on the type of yarn you are using, you may wish to knot the end and snip off the excess (instead of simply feeding the end through the last few loops). You can even add a bit of clear nail polish to glue the tip for added security.

13. 13

    You now have a lovely bracelet to wear or give to someone special!