Braid Bracelet |
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| Description: This interesting Braid Bracelet is an easy Macrame project for kids as well as beginners. It's made with the two color Round Braid technique and has a loop with a button knot closure. Make sure you practice the knots before you try creating this Macrame bracelet. I used 3mm Paracord in the images, but you can use any type of material to make this unique design. |
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Supplies Needed:
- 2mm to 4mm cord material
- Glue
- Project Board and Pins
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Knots Used:
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Instructions for Round Braid |
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Step 1: Cut one strand of each color, 60 inches long. Make a loop with the first cord, which is the green one in these images. Make the crossing point by passing the right portion over the left.
Pass the second cord through the loop from below (under - over), and match up the centers.
Secure the loop to your board. |
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Step 2: Move the Color B cord down, so it's near the crossing point of the first loop. Bring the left portion to the front of the cross. Make sure the right portion is behind the cross.
Cross the back over the front segment to complete the loop. Tighten it by pulling on the ends. |
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| Tip: It's best to tighten the Braid Bracelet as you progress, rather than at the end. Leave the first loop large, about an inch in size. It will be used for the clasp. |
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| Tip: The Color A cord (green) should always remain flat on the board, so the ends move side to side. The Color B cord (yellow ) is sideways, so the ends move front to back. |
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Step 3:
The Color B cord is next. Pass the left portion under the Color A cord that is now on the left.
The right portion goes over the right end of Color A.
Cross the ends of the Color B cord, right over left, and pull on the ends to tighten the loop. |
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Step 4: The Color A cord is next. Remember it goes front to back when you bring it over the crossing point.
Cross the back half over the front to complete the loop. Dont' forget to tighten it. |
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| Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 over and over, until the Braid Bracelet is the size you want. Keep in mind you will be adding a button knot for the clasp. |
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Step 6: Tie a Square Knot to hold the Round Braid in place, and so it doesn't loosen. |
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Instructions for Button Knot Clasp |
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| You can use any type of button knot for the clasp. YOu can also use a regular plastic button, or a bead instead. Here are the instructions for the Square Knot button: |
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Just below the Square Knot made in the last step, leave a small space. Then tie 2 or 3 Square Knots. |
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Take one filler cord and one working cord on the right, and pass them through the right portion of the small space.
You can see the space in the previous photo. It's to the right of the fillers. |
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Pass the remaining two cords (left) through the space on the left. |
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Pull all four ends down, which will cause the Square Knots to roll into a button. Take the two cords that are on the outside, and tie a final SK to hold the button in place. |
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