Two-Color Textured Knit Bracelet — Linen Stitch (Acrylic)

Quick, wearable, and dense: this narrow bracelet is knit in the round using two colors and the linen stitch to create a woven, textured fabric that holds its shape well in acrylic yarn. Suitable for beginners who can work in the round and follow a 2-round color repeat.

Finished sizes (circumference)

• Small (S): 6.5" / 16.5 cm
• Medium (M): 7.25" / 18.5 cm
• Large (L): 8.0" / 20.5 cm

Materials

• Yarn: Acrylic, worsted/aran weight (Category 4 / 10-ply). Approx amounts: Color A (main): 25 yards / 23 meters; Color B (contrast): 25 yards / 23 meters. (You will use only small scraps of each color; a 25 g / ~55 yd / 50 m mini-skein or leftovers are plenty.)
• Needles (in-the-round): 16" / 40 cm circular needle (magic loop) or set of DPNs. Recommended sizes: US 6 / UK 4 (old) / 4.0 mm. Alternatives: US 7 / UK 5 / 4.5 mm for a slightly looser fabric; US 5 / UK 3 / 3.75 mm for a firmer fabric.
• Notions: stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, optional small snap or sew-on button (if you prefer an opening instead of a slip-on loop).

Gauge

24 sts & 36 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in two-color linen stitch on US 6 (4.0 mm). Gauge in linen stitch is dense — check your tension and choose a needle size that gives the correct gauge or the fit you want.

Abbreviations

• K = knit
• P = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl pwise = slip stitch purlwise
• wyif = with yarn in front
• PM = place marker
• SM = slip marker
• CO = cast on
• rnd(s) = round(s)

Stitch note — Linen stitch in the round (two-color)

This pattern uses a 2-round color repeat. Color A and Color B alternate, and every round has a simple pair pattern that produces the woven texture. Keep floats short and carry each color only across one slipped stitch at a time.

Pattern math / stitch counts

Using the gauge above (approx 6 sts per inch in linen stitch), use an even number of stitches. Suggested cast-on:

• S: CO 40 sts
• M: CO 44 sts
• L: CO 48 sts

Instructions (knit in the round)

1. CO 40 (44, 48) sts using your preferred stretchy cast-on. Join carefully to work in the round without twisting. Place marker for beginning of round.
2. Setup round (optional neat edge): With Color A, knit 1 round plain to set the join.
3. Begin 2-round linen stitch repeat:
   1. Round 1 (Color A): *K1, sl pwise wyif; repeat from * to end of round.
   2. Round 2 (Color B): *Sl pwise wyif, K1; repeat from * to end of round.
4. Repeat Rounds 1-2 until bracelet measures about 0.75" (2 cm) from cast-on for a narrow band or 1" (2.5 cm) for a wider band, or until you reach your preferred width. (For most wrists the band will be 6–10 rounds of the repeat; measure as you go.)
5. Optional tidy edge: Switch to Color A and work 1x1 rib (K1, P1) for 6 rounds to create a neat, elastic edge.
6. Bind off: Bind off loosely in pattern (knit the knit stitches, purl the purl stitches) so the edge stays elastic. Or, for the neatest join, use Kitchener graft in rib: after working the last rib round, cut yarn leaving a long tail and graft the live stitches together to make a completely seamless band.
7. Weave in ends with a tapestry needle. If desired, block very lightly (acrylic does not take much steam — use a damp cloth and low steam without touching the fabric directly) to even the stitches.

Variants & finishing options

• Open bracelet with button/snap: Knit flat instead of in the round. CO half the number of stitches required, work linen stitch in two-color pattern for the same width, then add a small buttonhole (yarn over + k2tog or a simple eyelet) on one end and sew a small button on the other end. Seam the short edges, leaving the buttonhole and button accessible.
• I-cord edge: Instead of ribbing, pick up 3 sts along the edge and work a narrow I-cord for a rounded finish before seaming.

Fit & ease

The linen stitch fabric is fairly stable and not super stretchy. Aim for the finished circumference to be roughly the wrist measurement + 0.25"–0.5" (0.5–1.25 cm) so the bracelet can slip on comfortably. If you expect a lot of stretch or want an easier on/off, choose a larger size or use US 7 / 4.5 mm needles.

Tips

• Carry the unused color loosely across the back only when necessary (the float will be only 1 stitch long). Avoid pulling slips too tight or the band will pucker.
• To keep color joins tidy: when changing color at the beginning of a round, twist the yarns around each other to avoid gaps.
• Use mini-skeins or scrap yarn; linen stitch needs little yarn — you can make several bracelets from a single worsted-weight skein.

Care

Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or lay flat to dry. Acrylic holds color and shape well; avoid high heat.

Notes

This pattern intentionally keeps the stitch repeat simple (2-st repeat) so it’s easy to memorize and compact enough for a quick project or a last-minute gift. If you want a chunkier bracelet, double the yarn held together to make a thicker fabric but be aware gauge will change — adjust stitch counts accordingly.

Pattern by PurlJam. Website: https://purljam.verde.uk. Support: team@verde.uk. Socials: #purljam.

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