I love going into yarn stores even though, to be honest, I have no patience for knitting. There’s so much color and texture – and I’m sure they love people who touch everything! And so many things I could make…. Nashville has this super cute knitting store called Haus of Yarn that I recently discovered. I walked in and found the most amazing yarn ever – cashmere. Wow. Suddenly I had visions of making sweaters, hats and mittens – until I saw the price. Yowza!
But right next to it was the 2nd most amazing yarn ever. Angora! It’s soft and fuzzy too, yet way more affordable. Sadly the patience for sweaters, hats and mittens is not for sale. Good news is that you can make angora color block bracelets instead.
Color block Angora Bracelets
Supplies needed –
- Old bangles
- At least two colors of angora yarn – black and white is my favorite combination.
Instructions –
1. Cut and long piece of yarn and start wrapping the bangle. You can dab a bit of glue to hold the first end in place or just wrap over it with the yarn.
2. Wrap the yarn tightly to cover the bangle underneath. When you’re ready to change colors snip the yarn and glue the end. Start the new color over the end piece to cover it.
3. When the colors meet, dab another bit of glue and cut any excess yarn.
Rhinestone wrapped Bracelets
Supplies needed –
- Rhinestone trim
- Thin bangle (Wal-Mart is great for these!)
- Black and white angora yarn
Instructions –
1. Cut a long piece of yarn in both colors. Knot the two pieces of yarn onto the bangle.
2. Cut a piece of rhinestone trim 3-4 inches long. Hold it on the bangle next to the knot with your fingers and wrap it with the yarn.
3. When you reach the end of the trim, turn around and wrap it again going the other directions.
4. When you get back to where you started, wrap over the tails of the yarn knot and keep wrapping the bangle. When you get to the end of the bangle, glue and cut the ends.
They are so soft! And don’t you love how fuzzy they are?
JSC Result 2017 says
They look comfortable and warm!
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kiran nails lover says
awesome designs
Nancy says
You might want to check the source of any angora products. The harvesting of angora fur overseas is brutal and horrific.
Sandy says
Thank you. Will not buy angora again.
Jackie says
Love this idea! So cute & I sure don’t have the talent for creating a sweater. But I can do this! 🙂
Angela says
so glad to learn that I am not the only one that prefers to fondle all those lovely yarns rather than knit/crochet!
onel says
The yarn bracelet looks so comfortable to wear!
Priyanjana says
OMG! these are soo simple !
Jean Pluta from Ferdinands Flowers says
What a cute idea. I can’t wait to try this – probably some Christmas presents. Think I’ll add a flower or two to see what happens.
Susanna says
Lovely! Those would be fun to wear and rub for softness–need to get some for my patients, might be good self-soothers 🙂
Kathee says
You should take them back to Haus of Yarn to show them what you have done with their beautiful yarn!
Jen @ Cuddles and Chaos says
These are so cute! They’d make perfect gifts for the holidays too. I know I’d love a soft and cozy bangle!
Samantha says
Cute.
I feel the same way about yarn stores. We should be able to just wear skeins of yarn and skip the whole knitting part.
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
They look comfortable and warm!
Stacia says
Somehow, even though I’ve followed you for a while, I’ve missed the fact that you live near Nashville. I live 2 1/2 hours from there. It’s such a small world!
These are a really great idea. I may have to visit a yarn store to find something thin like your angora but not a wool – I break out in a rash whenever I get exposed to wool. 🙁
Silvergirl says
If a bracelet can look warm and cozy, these certainly do
Brett