These bracelets make a great 2-hour project and are perfect for children and teens. Mix and match several bangles to create a funky look, or share with friends as a Valentine’s Day treat.

Skill Level: Easy

Size: 2-7/8” bangles

Gauge: 66 sts in hdc to cover bangle

Materials

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Glamour (96% acrylic, 4% polyester; 202 yards [185 meters]/50 grams): #150 Platinum (CA, 1 ball), #146 Jewel (CB, 1 ball); #195 Rhinestone Pink (CC, 1 ball)
Hook: US size F/5 (3.75 mm) hook
Notions: Yarn needle, 5 plastic bangle bracelets (2-7/8” opening)

Pattern Notes

Change color in last yo of stitch. Entire project is worked holding two strands of yarn.

Pattern

Bangle 1
With CA work 30 hdc around bangle, with CB work 10 hdc around bangle, with CA work 15 hdc around bangle, with CC work 10 hdc around bangle, join with sl st to top of first hdc, fasten off.

Bangle 2
With CB work 30 hdc around bangle, with CA work 5 hdc around bangle, with CC work 30 hdc around bangle, join with sl st to top of first hdc, fasten off.

Bangle 3
With CA work 65 hdc around bangle, join with sl st to top of first hdc, fasten off.

Bangle 4
With one strand each of CA and CC, work 65 hdc around bangle, join with sl st to top of first hdc, fasten off.

Bangle 5
With CB work 33 hdc around bangle, with CC work 33 hdc around bangle, join with sl st to top of first hdc, fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends with yarn needle.