Mystery Braid Cuff from MSL

If you get Martha Stewart Living Magazine, you may have seen the directions for this bracelet in the August

2010 issue.  I was intrigued and decided to try it with vinyl scraps that I had in my stash.

The braiding on this bracelet is a bit tricky, but after a few tries I figured it out.  Here's the directions page scanned from MSL:

First I measured my wrist and added extra length for a snap.  I made my bracelet 1 1/2 inches wide.

Then I cut two slits leaving an inch uncut at each end.

Now comes the tricky part.  Pull the bottom through the right side.

Don't worry, it is supposed to be twisted!

Braid left....

Braid right...

Braid left...

I attempted to take pictures of the next steps but couldn't hold the braid and take the picture at the same time.  Refer to the sketches above as I explain. 

Pull the bottom through the left side and then braid right, left, right.

Then pull the bottom through the right side and braid left, right, left.

Do you see a pattern here?

Finally, pull the bottom through the left side and straighten out the braid.

MSL made holes with an awl and used embroidery thread to join the ends, but I got fancy and used a snap.

What do you think?  I likey!

I'm sharing this project with Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch and with Jen's Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello.  Clicking on either button below will take you to the appropriate blog.