Twisted Bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 Strands of a bright color thread 24” long. 2 Strands of your favorite color thread 24” long and, 2 Strands of your best friend’s favorite color thread 24” long.
Step 1: These instructions say use a total of six strands in three colors. But, you can really use as many strands and colors as you want!
Step 2: line the ends of your threads up and tie a knot about half of an inch from the tips of the threads. (Picture 1).
Step 3: Hold all of your strings together and twist! Keep twisting until your bracelet starts to feel like it wants to twist around itself. It should be about 17” long when this happens. This is a good time to add beads and charms!
Step 4: Hold the twist with one hand and put your finger in the middle of your twist. This will let you fold it in half nicely! (Picture 2).
Step 5: Take your finger out of the middle and let it twist around itself.
Step 6: If your bracelet doesn’t twist around itself neatly or evenly, you can carefully readjust it by pulling gently on the looped end.
Double Twisted bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
4 Strands of a bright color thread 24” long, 4 strands of your favorite color thread 24” long and 4 strands of your best friend’s favorite color thread 24” long.
Step 1: Our instructions say a total of 12 strands in three colors. But, you can really use as many strands and colors as you want!
Step 2: Line the ends of your threads up and tie a knot about a half an inch from the tips of your threads.
Step 3: Divide your strings into two sections. Follow Steps 2 through 6 of the twisted Bracelet instructions. With the first group threads.
Step 4: Once both groups of strings have been completely twisted tie the ends of the two twist together with a knot (Picture 3).
Step 5: Wrap around your wrist and have a friend help you secure both ends of your bracelet so that it does not fall off of your wrist!
Single Braided Bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 Strands of a fun color thread 12” long. 2 Strands of your favorite color thread 12” long and, 2 Strands of your best friend’s favorite color thread 12” long.
Step 1: Line up all six strands so the ends of each piece line up.
Step 2: Hold all of your strands together and fold them in half. Tie a knot at the middle that forms a loop.
Step 3: Separate the threads into three different groupings by color.
Step 4: Tape your bracelet to your work area to hold it in place.
Step 5: Take the groupings labeled 1 and bring it over the middle grouping labeled 2 (Picture 4).
Step 6: Take the grouping labeled 3 and bring it over the new group in the middle labeled 1 (Picture 5).
Step 7: Take the new group all the way to the right labeled 1 and bring it over the new group in the middle labeled 3 (Picture 6).
Step 8: Repeat! Once you reach a length that comfortably fits around your wrist finish it off by tying a knot.
Double Braided Bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 Strands of a fun color thread 24” long. 2 Strands of your favorite color thread 24” long and, 2 Strands of your best friend’s favorite color thread 24” long.
Step 1: Follow Steps 1-8 of the Single Braided Bracelet. EXCEPT Repeat until you have braided the entire length of the threads.
Step 2: Tie a knot at the end, so that your brad does not come undone.
Step 3: Fold the braid in half.
Step 4: Tie the two ends of your braids together and then wrap around your wrist.
Step 5: Tie one last knot so that the bracelet stays on your wrist! (Picture 7).
Knotted Bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
3 Strands of a bright colored thread 24” long and 3 strands of your best friend’s favorite color thread 24” long.
Step 1: Our instructions say to use a total of six strands in two colors. But, you can really use as many strands and colors as you want!
Step 2: Line the ends of your threads up and tie a knot about a half of an inch from the tips of your threads (Picture 8).
Step 3: Separate your bracelet by color so that each color has its own group.
Step 4: Take the first group and place it over the remaining groups so that your threads look like a number four (Picture 9).
Step 5: Taking the ends of your first group wrap it underneath the remaining groups and bring it through the loop that you just formed (Picture 10).
Step 6: Pull the first group tight. Repeat and switch colors as you go!
Step 7: Once your bracelet is a good length that will comfortably fit around your wrist, have a friend help you tie both ends of the bracelet around your wrist!
Beaded Bracelet!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Beads, stretchy string, and a paperclip, which are all included in a small bad.
Step 1: Choose your beads. Decide if you will arrange randomly or use a pattern.
Step 2: Take the measurement of your wrist of the person you are making the bracelet for. Cut the stretch cord adding an extra 2” on each side so you have enough cord to comfortably tie your knot when you are finished.
Step 3: Place a paperclip on one end of your cord and get stringing!
Sept 4: Once you have added enough beads to complete one loop around your wrist, test fit your bracelet around your wrist. Once you are sure you have the right amount of beads, you are ready to finish your bracelet.
Step 5: Take each side of the stretch cord and tie one overhand knot and pull it tightly – as hard as you can. Tie a second overhand knot and pull it tightly. Or tie a surgeons knot once.
Step 6: Snip the ends of the stretch cord close to the knot. If available, put a dot of glue on the knot. Slip the knot into the closest bead hole if it fits. If you added glue let it dry before wearing your new bracelet.