Ribbon Cuff Crocheted

This cuff pattern is for those of you who might be interested in the cuff but do not want to crochet with beads. It uses filet crochet and ribbon woven in. The ribbon can be changed out to match an outfit, a mood or a holiday. The pattern is for the 1.25 inch cuff with two rows of Ribbon

Thread = Lizbeth size 10 color #655 for the blue, Cebelia for the cream. The pattern stays the same as both are size 10 but for some reason I ended up with 20 filet "windows in the blue and 22 in the cream Cebelia. The pattern starts and finishes like the beaded cuff but this works up faster. I find that a ch 1 will allow 1/4 inch of ribbon.

3/8 inch Ribbon (grosgrain from Michael's or fancy French ribbon) Size 10 crochet hook Foundation row Chain 11 Row 1: scblo in 2nd chain from hook, sclblo in next 8 stitches, 3 sc in 10th stitch; scblo in next 8 stitches, 2 scblo in last stitch (22 stitches) join w slip stitch to first chain stitch place a marker on this stitch), chain 1 Row 2: sc in 2nd chain from hook (first stitch on previous row), sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch, sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in last stitch (24 stitches) join to ch1 with sl st, chain 3 (move marker to top stitch) Row 3: dc in first stitch, dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3, ch 3 (move marker to top of ch 3) (24 double chain stitches) Row4: dc in 1st stitch, *ch 3, skip 3 stitches dc in next 2 st* repeat once from * dc in remaining st around, join to top of ch 3 with sl st, chain 3 You will have 2 "windows" and the crocheted back.

Rows 5 - 22 repeat row 4. Slip on to brass cuff to measure, you may need to add a few more rows until bracelet is about ½ inch from end of form. I prefer an even number of rows as this lets me put the turning row underneath the stitches but if you want it outside the stitches just use an odd number of rows.

End (I started with row 1 of the end as you will decide how many rows of "windows" you want).

Row 1; Slide the cover off of the blank, Chain 3, dc around in each dc and chain stitch join with sl st to top of ch 3, ch 1 Row 2: sc crochet the next two stitches together (sc2tog) for a decrease, sc in the next 8 stitches, sc 2 stitches together (sc2tog), sc in next stitch (this should be the edge stitch), sc2tog, sc in next 10 st, sc2tog. Join to ch1 with sl st stitch at beginning edge. Ch 1 Row 3: Sc in first stitch, continue to sc around to beginning, join to first ch 1 with slst, ch 1, Row 4; sc in 1st stitch of row, sc in next 11 to end, ch 1 turn Row 3; repeat row 2 Row 4: sc2tog at beginning and end of row, ch1 turn Row 5: sc across ch1 turn Row 6-8: repeat row 5 until the flap is long enough to fold over the end of the blank with room to add the snaps. You want a snug fit but not too much stretching of the crochet Finishing Cut the thread leaving about 10� of thread. Draw the thread through the loop to fasten the stitches. Thread a tapestry needle with the end thread, and weave the thread through the stitches to fasten, cut the remaining thread. Weave the thread at the beginning end into the stitches Cut 3/8 inch ribbon 13 inches long, weave the ribbon over and under the filet bars starting from the inside of the cuff. slide the cover onto the brass form, tuck the ribbon ends over the edge of the form and into the back of the bracelet.

Mark where you want the snaps to be with a pencil or pins. Using matching sewing thread, sew one half of a snap pair to the inside of the flap, sew the other half of the snap to the back of the cover making sure to position the snaps ends in place so that they will meet when the flap is folded over the end of the blank.

I am fine with having the ribbon ends free to make it easy to change colors; however, if you want more stability, fold over the ends twice so there are no frayed endings. sew one side of a snap to the TOP of the ribbon, sew the other end to the inside back of the cuff, when snapped it will hold the ribbon in place (see picture below)

I have also made one with a chain one space for use with 1/4 inch ribbon. I also tried putting charms on the ends and then moved them to the center, I did not use jump rings and I plan to play around with this idea using beads. I may have to snap the ribbon if the beads get to heavy.

This is my Valentine's Day bracelet!