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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Make Your Own Red, White, and Blue Bangles for Labor Day!




I could make these for you, but better yet, how about you give it a try?  If you're not from the US, you could use the colors of your own flag.  I've shared this pattern on a few BLOG LINK PARTIES.

 These are fun and super easy to make.  You've probably seen my free crochet pattern for these bangles before, but I changed the pattern just a bit.  Instead of using a double crochet in the middle, they are all single crochet stitches.
Steps:

 Leave a 3 inch tail.
25 single stitches.
Loop the last single stitch back to the first one and stitch together to form a ring.
Single crochet in each single stitch you made above.
Turn.
Single crochet in each single stitch you made above (again).
Turn.
Single crochet in each single stitch you made above (again).
Finish off.

 Super easy, right?

 I usually have a few bangles in my ETSY shop if you'd rather I make them for you.

 Hey, if you have 2 minutes, vote for this free pattern on CraftJuice.  THANKS!

 These little bangles take about 10 minutes each for an intermediate, and they can be washed with your cotton wares.  The ones above are 100% cotton.

 Email me here if you'd like me to make them for you - any color, any theme.

 Here's another pattern for a quick and easy (but super cool) drink cozy.

 Have fun!

Here are a few variations of the above pattern:  









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56 comments:

  1. AmandaJune 19, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Stopping by from New Friend Friday, I am your newest follower! Please stop by Jessica Loves to Save Money and follow me back!
    http://www.jessicalovestosavemoney.com/

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  2. Annemarie's HaakblogJune 20, 2010 at 5:08 AM

    Oh this is LOVELY! If you like: I have a blog post right now in which you can add a link to (for instance) your blog or Flickr-album. It's really easy and great fun. I would be delighted if you would add something.
    Bye!

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  3. LouiseJune 20, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely idea ! going to make some now !!!
    Louise x

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  4. eocrafterJune 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    Awesome summer bangles. I'm off to make some right now. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Annemarie's HaakblogJune 20, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Hi, thank you so much for posting the lovely picture on my blog. If you like to add something again you're very welcome!
    I have a similar post every Saturday.
    Bye!
    Annemarie
    www.annemariesbreiblog.blogspot.com

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  6. The TablescaperJune 20, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    These are neat. I'm thinking they'd make great napkin rings.

    Thanks so much for joining "Summer Sundays".

    - The Tablescaper

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  7. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 20, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    These bracelets look so summery and fun! You tutorial is wonderfully done.
    Such a fun project!
    Yvonne

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  8. KaysiJune 22, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Those are awesome!!

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  9. DoneneJune 22, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    Very, very cute! I am going to make some!!

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  10. Its A Blog PartyJune 22, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Very cute!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

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  11. UnknownJune 22, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Wow, great idea! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  12. SuzanneJune 22, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Love your patriotic bracelets! So cute!

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  13. Santa's Gift Shoppe and IdeasJune 23, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    Hi..I’m Barb….I am from Market Yourself Monday. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well.
    I also am your newest Fan on Facebook & would love for you to be a new Fan of my page too. I am just starting out at Facebook.
    Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  14. AnonymousJune 23, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    That's a GREAT and clever idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. porno izleJune 23, 2010 at 4:34 AM

    Oh this is LOVELY!

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  16. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetJune 23, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Those are adorable! :D

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  17. CrystalJune 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing this fun project. I think I want to make some for me and my girls to wear next weekend. Thanks for linking up and for your sweet comment.
    -Crystal

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  18. Sally Annie MagundyJune 23, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Kicking myself daily for not learning to crochet and knit! I need to remedy that this year.

    Thank you for the darling project.

    Happy Rednesday,
    Sally

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  19. Rachel@oneprettything.comJune 23, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    Aww, these are so cute! I can't wait to do this. I jsut clicked over from Craft and would love to link to these if you didn't' mind.

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  20. ★Carol★June 23, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Yep, definitely need to learn how to crochet! These are so cute, and the possibilities are endless!
    Happy REDnesday!
    Carol

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  21. MelissaJune 23, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    Luckily I know how to crochet. One of the few crafty skills I have. Gotta make these for my daughter and her friends. Thank you!

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  22. AnnabelleJune 23, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Rachel and everyone~

    Rachel from One Pretty Thing asked if she could link to my tutorial from her blog. Of course!

    Anyone can link or reprint any of my patterns to their blog.

    It would be nice to have a link back here if you do.

    THANKS for asking!

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  23. NikkiJune 23, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    What a fun little craft! I know my little girl would LOVE these. I know for sure I've got white and red yarn. I'll have to dig through my craft box that I still haven't put away since our move. lol

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  24. SueLovesCherriesJune 23, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    These are cute! I'm so glad you shared them with us!

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  25. JessaJune 24, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Wonderful that you posted a pattern. These are so festive, thanks so much for being the first to link to my party!! :)

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  26. creativejewishmom/SaraJune 24, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Theses are great, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday! Hope to see you again this week.
    all the best!

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  27. HelenaJune 24, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    These are adorable. And perfect for summer!

    http://thehandmedownhouse.blogspot.com/2010/06/solar-mod-podge-amazing.html

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  28. LilyJune 24, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Cool!!... these would be perfect for the Fifa World Cup!!

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  29. Robin AngeJune 24, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Love this! I know I have a lot of scrap yarn I can put to good use. thank you for submitting to Upcycled Awesome! at www.thetshirtdiaries.com

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  30. Sew Can DoJune 25, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    These sound easy & look so pretty, I've got to try crochet:) Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday!

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  31. JosieJune 25, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    on the red white and blue bangles does it matter what size hook ? i'm 58 years old and i just started crocheting self taught. i was too busy enjoying my teen life when my great aunt tried to teach me ,truly regret it now.love to crochet the little that i know . thanks for the pattern. josie

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  32. AnnabelleJune 25, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Josie,

    Funny!

    I use a "J" hook for nearly everything! But it probably doesn't matter for this pattern - any hook would make pretty bangles.

    Good luck!

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  33. Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comJune 25, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    I just found you from Never Growing Old's Over 40 Blog Hop. I love to crochet. Thanks for the directions. I'm enjoying visiting your blog.
    Nancy
    http://www.howtohomemaker.com/

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  34. Jen@Notes From the HeartlandJune 26, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    What a neat idea! I love the combination of the red, white and blue. I haven't crocheted since I was about fourteen....so I'll need to dust off the skills and give these a try!!!!

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  35. Cathie FilianJune 26, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    so cute! Thanks for sharing! Cathie

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  36. CrystalJune 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    My daughter and I are trying to teach ourselves to crochet. We will have to try those bangles when we get a little better. Right now we are trying to make dish cloths.

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  37. Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous DesignJune 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Very cute!

    Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -

    Cheers!

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  38. Gretchen SeefriedJune 26, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Love these crocheted items you made!!! Please come over and link them up on my website!!
    Come over to Midchix and after signing in fly over to the Crafty Mamas Flock! This would be a great summer project to post up!!! Have a great day...I am now a follower!! 40 and over ROCKS!

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  39. Rose :: FineCraftGuild.comJune 28, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Really fun!! Thanks for linking it up at Fine Craft Guild DIY Linky Party.

    Do join again with an equally great tutorial next party, will ya? It opens Wednesday and you can reach it from our homepage.

    :0-)

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  40. maliaJune 29, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    really cute! what an original idea... now i must learn to crochet!

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  41. UnknownJune 29, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Really sweet. I've never tried to master crochet....this could be a good excuse!!

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  42. LynnJune 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    I love your bangles and drink cozy pattern and can't wait to try them. Don't you just love the different cotton yarns there are today. When I started crocheting years ago all there was was acrylic and the cotton Sugar'n Cream. We've come a long way baby! Lynn

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  43. LynnJune 29, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Oops, forgot to say thank you for sharing. :)

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  44. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    What a cute idea!

    Thanks for linking up! Hope to see you today for another link party and a giveaway!

    Ashley @ www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  45. Linda@CraftaholicsAnonymousJuly 2, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Annabelle,
    Cute! How festive and fun. Thanks for joining the Patriotic Parade!
    have a safe and happy 4th!
    Linda

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  46. AnonymousJuly 4, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Very cute, creative, and patriotic! Thanks for linking up to It's Party Time Thursday #8 @PonyTails&FishScales!

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  47. Julie @ Frugal and Fabulous DesignJuly 6, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Cute - and patriotic!

    Thanks for linking up to Fab Friday -

    Cheers!

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  48. SybilAugust 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    ooohh those look so cute!! :D

    Animated Confessions

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  49. AUDRASeptember 8, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    cute and safe for my little ones ;)

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Nice idea - I have a lot of left-over yarns for testing out my new hand carders. I can even let my kids join in this project as a family activity! At least, I don't have to wait for the next winter season to use up all these extra yarns! Thanks!

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  51. HennieMay 19, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    So nice!!
    Have a great day, Hugs Hennie

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  52. The Sewing BugFebruary 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    This is great! First visiting your blogs for the first time. Lots of lovely inspiring ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  53. The Domesticated PrincessMay 14, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Ooh! I love easy crochet projects since I have little patience for large ones. I've pinned.

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  54. UnknownMay 19, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Thank you for linking up to my Tutorial Tuesday Blog Hop. Pinning this to my Tutorial Tuesday board on Pinterest.

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  55. UnknownSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:17 AM

    I noticed you did not mention what size hook to use, does it matter which size you use?

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  56. UnknownSeptember 21, 2018 at 9:20 AM

    Sorry, just now found the hook size

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