| Description: This Macrame Charm Bracelet pattern uses few knots, so is
fairly easy to make. The knots themselves are not all that
difficult to tie. This Macrame pattern can become more complex,
however, if you choose fine cord, less than 2mm in size. For
those of you who are experienced in this craft, try making
this bracelet with fine silk cord.
Supplies Needed:
- 1mm or 2mm cord material (Cotton, Nylon, Hemp, etc.)
- 3-6 Charms and/or Novelty Buttons
- 1 Shank-Type Button or Bead, preferably ½ inch
diameter
- Project Board, pins, and tape
Knots used:
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Creating the Clasp |
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Step 1: Cut 1 strand of material, 70 inches
long. For 1mm material, cut 7 more strands, each 60 inches long. For 2mm material, cut 3 strands, each 60 inches long. Treat the ends
to prevent unraveling.
Step 2: Locate the center point of all
the cords, and secure them to your board so they are vertical. Make sure the 70-inch cord is either on the far left (or right), since it will be your working cord. Use one half of it to tie enough Vertical Larks Head knots to make a 1/2-inch sennit.
Tie the knots onto the other strands, which work together to form the core. Begin at the center, moving towards the ends.
Turn the sennit around and repeat the process on the opposite side of the center
point. Use the other half of the long working cord. Stop when the entire sennit measures 1-inch. If you are using a button or bead larger than 1/2-inch, tie additional
knots on both halves, so the clasp for the Macrame Charm Bracelet is a bit larger.
Fold the sennit in half, bringing all the ends together in a group, to form a circular clasp. Tie a Square Knot, using the same two working cords. The other strands are the fillers. Make sure the knot is very tight. You can add glue if you feel it necessary.
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Designing the Bracelet |
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Step 3: Choose the longest strand to be the
holding cord throughout the entire Macrame Charm Bracelet pattern. Direct it diagonally,
resting on top of the other strands, and secure it so it’s
taut. Make a row of Double Half Hitches (DHH) onto the holding
cord, using the other strands.
Step 4: Repeat step 3, with the holding
cord running diagonally in the opposite direction.
Step 5: Add a decorative charm or novelty
button to the holding cord, and make another row of diagonal
DHH. Go back the other direction again, as in step 4.
If you wish, you can add the charms to both sides Just
be sure to attach them after the row of DHH is complete.
Keep repeating this pattern until you are happy with the
size of the Macrame charm bracelet.
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 6: Tie a Square Knot with the 2 outside
strands, around the other cords, which are the fillers. Add the Button for the
clasp, sliding it onto 2 of the fillers. Use those two strands as the new working cords, tying another SK just below the button or bead. Apply glue to both knots. When dry,
cut off any remaining material.
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