Red, white and blue hand-waven cotton bracelet for friendship!
Materials Used
6 embroidery cords are needed. 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.
Number of Cords: 6
- 3 white embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
- 1 red embroidery thread, 135cm (53 in)
- 2 blue embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
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: 6
- 3 white embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
- 1 red embroidery thread, 135cm (53 in)
- 2 blue embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
- Colour Used: 3
- Number of Rows: 4
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 6 cords and line them up in the following order.
- 3 white embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
- 1 red embroidery thread, 135cm (53 in)
- 2 blue embroidery threads, each is 100cm (39 in)
2. Leave ~15cm (5.9in) on the top and fix it with the clamp.
3. Fix it with a second clamp. Then follow the pattern to start braiding the first row.
4. Finishing up
Separate 6 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 15cm at the beginning.
Finishing up with one side adjustable sliding closure.
Video Tutorial
This video shows how to make the 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.
