As humans, we define any long term interaction with another human being in terms of relationship just like parents, spouse, friends, stranger, cousins, in-laws etc; though committed, single, married are defined as the status of your relationship, they still do not identify your close circle.

Out of these relationships, some are considered more auspicious and sentimental than other like the bond an interlock between mom and son, dad and daughter or a brother and a sister. We celebrate mothers day, fathers day and family day all over the world, but in India, we celebrate a day for brother and sister. The brother always promises to protect her sister through thick and thin. This auspicious day is called as Raksha  Bandhan.

 Process:

So why not make a rakhi by myself for my cousins. I liked the crochet rakhi idea and started looking for a design. I stumbled upon this design by Swathi Phadnis, who made crochet rings look so beautiful. An interlocked relationship of brother n his sister through the eternity. The design is interlocked rings with a chain to tie the rakhi around the wrist. This can be very well created as Friendship Bands as well.

Happy Raksha Bandhan! 

Interlock Rings:-

R1: Starting with a magic circle, make 30-40 Single Crochet stitches; join at the beginning with a slip stitch.

R2: Ch 2, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in each SC; join at the beginning with a slip stitch. Do no cut the yarn. Chain 30 and tie at the end to create the band.

Repeat R1-R2 for the 2nd ring.

Pointer: The magic circle for the 2nd ring should cross under the center first ring and exit out to interlock. In case, you are unable to visualize, follow this pictorial representation for better understanding.

Product Specifications:

Defining Dimensions:-

• Diameter of the rings: 1″-1.5″
• Band Length: 12″-14″

Optional Alterations:-

• The sizes can be changed based on your requirement.
• You can add a couple more rings to cover the top of the wrist and use bands just for tie purpose.
• You can create the whole band with interlocked rings. Attach the ends with buttoned- loop or clasps or Sliding Knot, Square Sliding Knot Clasp.
• Extend the rings to convert into a necklace with a clasp at the back to lock it.

Remember: do not over accessorize it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegance simplicity!!

In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.

Rakhi Interlocked

Style Aisle:

• You can use crochet thread or cotton yarn.
• You can wear as a bracelet, Band, necklace depending on occasion and outfit.
• You can make cotton interlocked necklaces and accessorize yourself with a chic dress.
• Contrast color will look dapper. Black/Navy Blue/Olive Green dress with mustard/rust color interlock necklace.
• Use it as a lace for your dress. You can adorn your boho top, skirts, dress, maxis, minis etc with either a collar lace style, base lacing, sleeves lacing etc.

Materials:

1. Yarn: white and red Vardhaman wool
   • Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
   • You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
   • You can change the pattern to get the continuous flow.
2. Crochet Hook: 3mm
3. Needles
4. Scissors
5. Measuring Tape
6. Stitch Markers: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags. You can buy from Michaels- Stitch Marker, Amazon – Stitch Marker, Jo-Ann – Stitch Marker. Use offers for better deals.

Happy Crocheting!!!