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Hemp Friendship Bracelet
You Need:
--6 Yards #20 Hemp
--Misc. Beads
--Masking Tape
Instructions:
Preparing
your cord:
Cut hemp into two 3 yard lengths. Fold both pieces 18' from the end.
Gather the folded strands together. You now have two 18' strands and two
7' strands. Tie all together into a knot 4' from the fold. Secure by
taping to table top at fold.You could also use a clipboard or slip loop made
by fold around a chair leg. Pull both 18' strands taut and tape down
ends. These will become strands 2 & 3 in the diagrams below.
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Making the knots:
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Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
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Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up
through the loop created by strand 1. Tighten.
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Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
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Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up
through the loop created by strand 1. Tighten.
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Adding
Beads:
Beads can be added at any point on the bracelet. You can string them on one,
two or all four strands. On the bracelet shown above, beads where strung only
on strands 2 & 3.
Finishing:
When you reach the desired length, make a knot to match the other end. Remove
tape. Trim ends, leaving enough to tie on wrist. Make a knot on each strand
end to keep from fraying, adding a bead if desired.
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