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Macrame Bracelet Pattern - Sunflower Bracelet
This is a very happy little macrame bracelet pattern, that radiates positive energy. If you can not find the exact colors of cord or beads, improvise and choose something pleasing to your eye.
Materials:
1. 2 - 1 ¾ yard cord lengths of natural hemp, 1mm size
2. 1 X 18 inch length of natural hemp, 1mm size
3. 2 round rose gold beads, 8mm size
4. 1 sunflower reversible bead, 16mm size
Directions:
1. Hold the strands together, ends even, and tie an Overhand Knot, leaving 1 inch tails.
2. Slip the knot into a ring to anchor it while you're working.
3. Braid for 2 inches and tie an Overhand Knot.
4. Arrange the strands so the short strand is in the center.
5. Tie a 3 inch Square Knot Sinnet.
6. Slide a rose gold bead onto the anchoring center strand.
7. Tie a 1 inch Square Knot Sinnet.
8. Slide the sunflower bead onto the anchoring center strand.
9. Work another 1 inch Square Knot Sinnet.
10. Slide on a rose gold bead.
11. Tie a 3 inch Square Knot Sinnet.
12. Tie all the strands in an Overhand Knot and then braid for 2 inches.
13. Tie an Overhand Knot and trim the ends to 1 inch.
14. Slip the bracelet off the ring.
15. To clasp: Tie the ends in a Square Knot.
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMary Hendrickson wrote
I also have been doing macrame since the 70's. My mother thought it would give me something to do after my divorce. I haven't done it for a while and I have tons of beads, so I thought it would be a good seller in the store where I have other art for sale.
Thanks so much
Mary