VHS Tape Bracelet

I recently have started to crochet again, but I am just a beginner so I am trying to make easy patterns.
The great thing about crochet is that easy doesn't necessarily mean obvious...you can make very nice things using basic crochet stitches!

I first made this bracelet using simple cotton but after I read about the Vintage Contest, I decided to "destroy" an old VHS cassette and see what I could do with it! :D

So, here is my crocheted bracelet made with VHS tape! :)

Step 1: What You Need

• VHS cassette
• 1.75 (4) crochet hook
• screwdriver
• button
• needle and thread
• scissors

List of stitches used for this bracelet:

• chain stitch
• slip stitch
• single crochet - sc
• half double crochet - hdc
• double crochet - dc

Step 2:

The first thing you have to do is opening a VHS cassette:
using your screwdriver, remove all 5 screws in the back of the cassette and open it.

All you have to do is removing the 2 white "wheels" that contain the black tape and putting the rest of the cassette aside.

Step 3:

You'll see that the beggining of the tape is transparent.
We don't need that part so you can either cut it or separate the 2 parts like I did (see the pictures).

Right now your tape is too large to crochet so gently stretch it with your fingers to harden it and create a thinner cord.
Work on small sections at a time for a better result.

Do this for your whole tape...or at least, enough tape to make a bracelet! :D

Step 4: Let's Crochet!

Now that you have your cord ready, it's time to crochet your bracelet!

Start making a slipknot.
Chain 7 and slip stitch in the slipknot.

Chain 1 and turn.
Make a sc, a hdc, 7 dc, a hdc, a sc and slip stitch in the slipknot.

This is your first scallop!

Step 5: Second Scallop

Chain 1 and turn.
Make 1 stitch in the next two stitches.
Chain 7 and turn.
Then slip stitch over the chain.

Chain 1 and turn.
Make a sc, a hdc, 7 dc, a hdc and a sc.
Slip stitch in the last dc of the previous scallop.

The second scallop is done!

Step 6: Third Scallop

Chain 1 and turn.
Make 1 stitch in the next two stitches.
Chain 5 and turn.
Slip stitch in the dc of the first scallop.

Chain 1 and turn.
Make a sc, a hdc, 5 dc, a hdc and a sc.
Slip stitch in the last dc of the previous scallop.

Voilà the third scallop!

Now repeat this step to make as many scallops as you need to make a bracelet.

Step 7: Last Scallop

Now that you have a longer bracelet, you have to make a larger scallop that will become a button loop.
It's very similar to the previous ones, the only difference is that there will be more stitches!

So, chain 1 and turn.
Make 1 stitch in the next 4 stitches.
Chain 6 and turn.
Slip stitch in the dc.

Chain 1 and turn.
Make a sc, a hdc, 6 dc, a hdc and a sc.
Slip stitch in the last dc of the previous scallop.

The crochet part is done!
Close your work as you usually do and cut the cord.

Step 8: Add a Button

The last thing you have to do is sewing a button at the beginning of the bracelet.
This way you will be able to close it whenever you wear it.

You're done!! 

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