Reef Knot Cuff

Skill Level: Beginner/All

Technique: Adjustable Bracelet

As a quilt maker I use a variety of knots in my work. A square knot popped out one day and asked to be made into a unisex bracelet. (Research found that this is also known as a 'reef' knot, thus the title of this pattern.) Although shown using sterling silver, this bracelet would be stunning if created using a gold/silver combination.

Materials

• 2 Formula lengths of 16 Gauge round soft wire
• 1 5" piece of 20 Gauge half-hard half-round wire

Tools

• Flat Nose Pliers
• Round Nose Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Bracelet Mandrel
• Large Double Barrel Bail Pliers or Regular Sharpie marking pen (not fine point)

Formula

Wrist + 1½ inches

Instructions

1. Using the formula, straighten, measure, and cut two pieces of Formula length 16-gauge wire and then mark the middle of each piece.
   
   

2. Use the middle mark to center the mark on the large barrel of the Double Barrel Bail Pliers, or Regular sharpie marking pen, and bend the wire, forming a C. Repeat on the other Formula length wire.
   
   
   

3. Measure down 1-inch from the top of each C, on each side, and mark. With flat nosed pliers at these marks, gently pull the wires together, making a slight bend in the wires at the marks. Reshape the C if needed and trim the legs so they are the same length. Repeat on other C wire.
   
   

4. Use round-nose pliers to form a centered loop at both ends of each C wire, rolling each end in toward the other. Repeat on other C wire.
   
   

5. On each C segment, place one loop on top of the other and tape. Measure 1/2-inch up from each loop and mark. Repeat on other C wire.
   
   

6. Use 20g half-round wire to begin wrapping the wires together; working from the 1/2-inch marks down toward the double loops. End by tucking the end of the wrap wire into the loops. Repeat on other C wire.
   
   

7. Begin shaping each C component around a found item or mandrel until almost a semi-half-moon shape. Insert the looped end of one C component into the front of the other C component and the other looped end into the back of C. Gently pull on the looped ends until the C shapes form a loose 'reef' knot.
   
   
   
   

8. Finish forming the cuff bracelet on your favorite found item or bracelet mandrel.
   
   

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