The Aegean Hearts Bracelet draws inspiration from the timeless beauty of Mediterranean art and architecture. The bold blue evokes the deep waters of the Aegean Sea, while the repeating white meander pattern symbolizes continuity, unity, and the journey of life. Nestled along the border are vibrant red diamonds that resemble tiny hearts, adding a touch of warmth and affection to the design. Together, these elements create a bracelet that feels both classic and modern, blending ancient motifs with a cheerful red, white, and blue color that celebrates friendship, connection, and creativity.
Materials Used
10 cords are needed and each of them is 120cm (47 inch) long. i.e. 10×120 cm (47 inch). The cord used in this project is 100% cotton. Cotton is more friendly to the skin and feels more comfortable when wearing the bracelet. You can get the embroidery cotton threads used in this craft either in a local crafting store or in my shop.
Other tools used: clamp or clamp clip, a board with a big clamp, ruler, scissor.
Braid Pattern
This bracelet is easy to make, the pattern is as follows:
- Number of Cords: 10, 10x120cm (47 inch)
- Colour Used: 3
- Number of Rows: 8
The braid pattern is as follows:
If you’re not familiar with the pattern diagram and how to use it, please read this post first.
Step-by-Step Making Instruction
- Cut 10 cords, 120 cm (47 inch) each. Line them up in the following order.
2. Leave ~15cm (5.9in) on the top and fix it with the clamp.
3. Fix it with a second clamp. Follow the pattern to start braiding the first row.
4. Repeat 1-10 rows until desired length
5. Finishing up
Separate 10 threads into 3 groups. Braid till reaching ~15cm in length, then tie a loop to close it, afterwards tighten it up by pulling each thread, and trim the extra.
Do the same on the other end for the reserved 15 cm at the beginning.
Finishing up with one side adjustable sliding closure. Please watch this video on how to finish the bracelet:
Video Tutorial
This video shows how to make this bracelet step-by-step:
Final Result
Once you made yours, snap a quick picture and post it in the comment below. I would love to see how your final craft turns out and I bet other readers would like the same.
