Lots of us remember carefully crafted woven bracelets we all loved back in school – stylish, any colour of the rainbow and a sign of long-lasting friendship! A handmade bracelet is not just for children these days, though. Knitted bracelets are increasingly popular because of the way they brighten up any outfit and are so easy to make.
Soft and Stylish
You may have a picture in your mind of a knitted bracelet being quite slim and made from fine yarn. But crafting a knitted bracelet using chunky yarn is easy, fun and surprisingly quick to make.
There are numerous patterns available online, for both experienced knitters and newbies alike. In fact, it’s easy to learn a little bit of hand knitting as a great way to introduce yourself to a new craft. The great thing about using a chunky yarn, such as the yarn from /www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/the-chunky-yarn, is that your bracelet begins to take shape in no time.
Mindful Knitting
Have you ever noticed how you feel calmer in your mind when your fingers are occupied? In such a busy and fast-paced world, creating something out of a natural material such as chunky yarn can have a really grounding effect on our mental health, according to the UK Crafts Council Our focus is drawn to the repetitive pattern of knitting which gives our minds a chance to relax.
How will yours look?
There are many different styles of knit bracelets available, and they can be created using either a fine or a chunky yarn (or any yarn in between). You can go for a simple, straight, knitted design or something fancier, like a braided weave.
You can choose to use one colour throughout or experiment with introducing more than one. Given that they are so easy and quick to create, you could make them in a range of colours to complement every outfit!
The softness of chunky yarn also means that knitted bracelets are comfortable to wear, with no noisy jangling like that caused by metal jewellery.