Here is the link for the original soda tab crochet pattern that my bracelets were based upon. My friend Kristy created a video which was really helpful for me to understand how to assemble the bracelet using the recycled soda pop tabs. You can view Kristy’s video tutorial below.

I used 12 tabs on one bracelet and 13 on the next one to make it a bit larger. I also added a leaf to the one stitch on the top bracelet. The original pattern calls for 12-14 tabs. Just check the fit of your bracelet as outlined in the video for the correct number needed for your project. […]

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I also want to mention that I used one of those big plastic packages that toilet paper rolls come in to complete this project. It had such pretty blue and pink colors and I was able to cut it into 1/2 inch wide strips and joined the ends just as I do here with my regular plarn (plastic bag yarn) making projects. So roundup some plastic and upcycle yourself this fashion bracelet. I guarantee that yours will be one of a kind and be a definite eco fashion statement when you wear it. Enjoy!

Free Crochet Pattern for Recycled Plastic Bracelet

Materials needed:
One small ball of plastic bread bags cut into 1/2” to 5/8” strips
Approx. 4-6 bags
1) 1/2” button

Hook: “N” size metal hook
Description: Recycled Plastic Bracelet
Bracelet measures 1-1/2” wide and 10” long
with wrist opening appox. 8 inches around

Directions:
Ch 21
My wrist is fairly small so check your measurement and make sure the 8” bracelet will fit comfortably around your wrist. Just add a few chain sts to your beginning chain if you need it bigger.

Row 1
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea chain st down to end. Work 3 Sc in end st, then continue around other side of chain by working a Sc in ea st to other end then work 3 Sc in end st.

Note: This last 3 Sc space I did more loosely so I could use it for my buttonhole. Just gently stretch the stitches to create a larger end hole for your buttonhole. Add another Sc in the end st should you want a larger buttonhole.

Row2
Sc in each st around to first end, work 2 Sc in the four end sts, then Sc in ea st to other end, then work 2 Sc in the four end sts. Sl St into the next two sts to finish your edge smoothly. FO and weave under ends. Pull on the ends of the bracelet gently to stretch out the stitching on the bracelet.

Sew a small button on end under buttonhole.

If you have any questions or find discrepancies in this pattern, please email me using contact tab above.

Abbreviations:
Ch – Chain
Ea – Each
Plarn – Plastic Bag Yarn
Rnd – Round
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sk – Skip
St – Stitch

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