Round Bracelet
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Description: This Round Bracelet looks very puzzling when you first see it, but is surprisingly easy to make. You only need to know 4 decorative knots to make one of these unique wrist bracelets. It has a smooth, rounded shape, and a very nice finished appearance. You can use this Micro-Macrame design to make a choker style necklace, a belt, or even a dog collar, simply by making it longer. Satin Rayon cord, also called Rattail, was used to make the holiday bracelet shown.
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- 2mm Cord Material (Satin Rayon, Cotton, Hemp, or Nylon)
- Project Board and Pins
- Tape
- One Button (shank-style)
- Household or Fabric Glue
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Step 1: Decide what size you want your Round Bracelet to end up, by measuring your wrist. Cut the cords as follows, using this formula:
Finished Length of Bracelet x 12
Cut 2 strands of material, each the size you came up with. Cut 1 strand of material, 12 inches long. |
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Step 2: Place the long cords on your project board, so they crisscross, forming an “X” shape. Be sure to match up the center of both cords. |
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Place the 12-inch cord vertically, resting on top of the other two strands. Secure all 3 of them in the center, with a pin.
It's best to use the Cross Pin Technique, but not absolutely necessary. |
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Step 3: Ignore the short cord for now. Make a Lanyard Knot with the long cords, following these steps: |
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Step 3A: Mentally label the strands 1 thru 4, starting on the bottom left, and rotating clockwise. Direct cord 1 towards the right, passing it over cord 2.
Step 3B: Take cord 2 and direct it upwards, over cord 3.
Step 3C: Use cord 3 now, and direct it left, over cord 4.
Step 3D: The final step is to direct cord 4 down and pass it through the area where cord 1 curves to the right. |
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Step 3E: Tighten the knot by gradually pulling the ends to remove the slack. The resulting knot should look like a square. |
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Step 4: Move the ends of the short cord together, and tape them to your work surface. Tie another Lanyard knot. It will rest on top of the first one.
Re-secure the two knots by placing the pin diagonally, from the outside. |
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Step 5: Repeat steps 3A thru 3E to tie the remaining Lanyard knots. It’s important to always start with the strands in an “X” formation, and to rotate counter-clockwise. The knots are on top of one another and will form a stack. |
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Tip: If you make it a habit to always start on the lower left, the spiral design will work out perfectly, even when the ends switch places. |
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Eventually, the sennit will be too tall to be stable. You can lay it on your project board and secure it. The end you are working on can be curved upward to make it easier to tighten the knots. Stop when the Round Bracelet is the size you need. |
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Step 6: Go to the end where the short cords are located. Tie an Overhand knot with both cords working together. Next, direct them through the button, heading into it in opposite directions. Tie a very tight Square Knot (no fillers), so it rests close to the back of the button. Apply glue and allow it to dry before cutting off the excess.
Step 7: Go back to the other end of the Round Bracelet. Tie a tight Overhand knot with the 4 strands working together. Cut off the two shortest cords.
To make the Barrel Twist Clasp, use the remaining two strands to make a circle, slightly larger than the button. Wrap the ends around the circle (one for each half), until you reach the Overhand knot. Figure out where the back of the bracelet is, and tie a tight SK so it rests in the back. Apply glue and cut off the excess.
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