St. Patrick’s Day Braided Bracelet
Create this green St. Patrick’s Day themed braided bracelet using the square knot technique.
Materials:
Clipboard
Scissors
Instructions
Step 1:
Gather your supplies.
Step 2:
Cut (2) pieces of Braiding Cord to 7 ½ feet in length. Fold the strands in half and tie the folded ends into one knot with a small loop. Now you have one big knot and 4 strands of cord.
Step 3:
Clip knot under clip of clipboard in order to secure the bracelet for crafting. Separate the four strands and begin creating square knots. To learn how to make a square knot, click here.
Step 4:
Make (8) square knots in a row. Thread (1) green Pony Bead onto the center base strands.
Step 5:
Create (2) square knots.
Step 6:
Thread on another green bead to the center base strands and repeat (2) square knots.
Step 7:
Thread on a third green bead to the center base strands and begin creating more square knots.
Step 8:
Create (8) total square knots after the third bead.
Step 9:
To create the design shown, use the following pattern: (8) square knots, (1) green bead, (2) square knots, (1) green bead, (2) square knots, (1) green bead and repeat for desired length.
Step 10:
Once you are at your desired length, you will need to create a closure to secure your bracelet. Start by making a double knot at the end of the bracelet with all four strands.
Step 11:
Thread (1) green bead through all four strands.
Step 12:
Leave a small gap and tie a second double knot with all four strands.
Step 13:
Use scissors to trim excess strands.
Step 14:
To wear bracelet, wrap around wrist, slip final green bead through original knot and pull to tighten.
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