FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Diagonal Even Stripes Bracelet
Cut a 65 in. (165 cm) long strand each of 3 different colors. Following Diagram #1, fold strands in half and tie into an overhand knot at center, leaving a 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) tall loop. With packing tape, secure knotted end of strands to a table or other flat surface.
Following Diagram #2, arrange the strands so that strands 1 and 2 are both the first color, strands 3 and 4 are both the second color, and strands 5 and 6 are both the third color.
The Diagonal Stripes Bracelet is made from left hand basic double knots. Refer to Diagrams #3 and #4 for how to make a left hand basic knot. Beginning on the left side with strand 1, and following Diagram #7, tie the first left hand double knot. Hold strand 2 tightly and knot strand 1 over and under strand 2. Pull strand 1 to the left to tighten. Repeat to make a double knot.
For second knot, follow Diagram #8. Hold strand 3 tightly and knot strand 1 over and under strand 3. Pull strand 1 to the left to tighten. Continue to tie double knots with strand 1 over strands 4, 5 and 6.
Begin the second row by starting on the left again and following Diagram #9. Continue tying double knots left to right across all strands. Referring to Diagram #10, repeat until the Bracelet is about 7 in. (18 cm) long, or desired length to fit your wrist.
Diagonal Variation - Thick and Thin Stripes Bracelet
Make same as Diagonal Even Stripes Bracelet, but when following Diagram #2, separate the strands as follows: strands 1 and 2 should both be the first color, strands 3 and 6 both the second color, and strands 4 and 5 both the third color.
Chevron Bracelet
Cut a 65 in. (165 cm) long strand each of 3 different colors. Following Diagram #1, fold strands in half and tie into an overhand knot at center, leaving a 1/2 in. (1.5 cm) tall loop. With packing tape, secure knotted end of strands to a table or other flat surface.
Following Diagram #2, arrange the strands so that strands 1 and 6 are both the first color, strands 2 and 5 are both the second color, and strands 3 and 4 are both the third color.
The Chevron Bracelet is made from both left and right hand basic double knots. Refer to Diagrams #3 and #4 for how to make a left hand basic knot, and Diagrams 5 and 6 for how to make a right hand basic knot. Beginning on the left side with strand 1, and following Diagram #7, tie the first left hand double knot. Hold strand 2 tightly and knot strand 1 over and under strand 2. Pull strand 1 to the left to tighten. Repeat to make a double knot.
For second knot, follow Diagram #11. Hold strand 3 tightly and knot strand 1 over and under strand 3. Pull strand 1 to the left to tighten and repeat to make a double knot.
The next 3 knots will be right hand basic double knots. Beginning on the right side, and following Diagram #12, hold strand 5 tightly and knot strand 6 over and under strand 5. Pull strand 6 to the right to tighten and repeat to make a double knot. For the fourth knot, hold strand 4 tightly and knot strand 6 over and under strand 4. Pull strand 6 to the right to straighten. Refer to Diagram #13. Tie the middle strands together using a right hand basic knot to complete the first row. Refer to Diagram #14.
To begin the second row, start with outside strands and work toward the center. Repeat until the Bracelet is about 7 in. (18 cm) long, or desired length to fit your wrist.
FINISHING Knot the yarn ends, then trim strands about 2 in. (5 cm) from knot. Untape Bracelet from table. To wear Bracelet, knot strands through beginning loop. |
