Easy Macrame Bracelet
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Description: This Easy Macrame Bracelet is perfect for children who are just learning this craft. It’s also a good project for beginners.
The Square Knot is the primary decorative knot used, but in a unique way. In Macrame, most Square knots are tied around filler cords. But this bracelet design does not use any, which makes it even easier to make.
Any type of cord material can be used to make this attractive bracelet. Since this is a children’s project, be sure to have them practice the 2 knots used in this pattern, before they get started. |
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- 2mm to 6mm Macrame Cord
- Project Board and pins (or Tape)
- 1 Shank-style Button (for the clasp)
- Glue that dries clear
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Step 1: Cut 1 strand of material, 60 inches long. Apply tape or glue to the ends to prevent unraveling. |
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Step 2: Fold the cord in half. Tie a Barrel knot so it rests 1 inch below the fold. This creates a small loop for the clasp of the Easy Macrame bracelet.
Secure the knot to the board with a pin. If you are not using a project board, you can use tape instead. |
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Step 3: The two ends will now be used to make Square knots. There are no fillers, which makes these knots a bit unusual. Here are the steps you need to follow to tie each knot: |
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Step A: Curve the left end towards your right, so the right one passes over it. |
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Direct the right end into the circular space, moving it towards the left. Pull gently on both ends to tighten the first half of the Square knot. |
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Step B: The two ends have now switched places. Curve the end that is on the right now, towards the left. The left end passes over the right one. |
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Direct the right end into the space. Tighten the second half by pulling gently on both ends.
Both steps equal one Square Knot. |
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Step 4: Repeat step 3 over and over, until the Easy Macrame bracelet measures 6 to 8 inches long, or is the size you want. Tie a Barrel knot, just like you did in step 2.
Step 5: Pass both ends of the cord through the shank of the button, heading into it in opposite directions. Pull on the ends to adjust the placement of the button, which should rest about ½-inch below the Barrel knot.
Tie a tight Square knot with the ends, so it rests over the shank of the button. Apply glue to the knot. When it is dry, cut off any extra cord material. |
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