


Use the left-hand yellow string to make a forward knot around the pink string. Step 4: Now it’s time to work with the yellow strings. Tie the two teal strings together with a forward knot. Then, use the new right-hand string (the other teal) to make backward knots until you reach the center. Use the new left-hand string (teal) to make forward knots until you reach the middle. Step 3: Use the teal string to make another row, following the same process. If we started with the order ABCDDCBA, it should now be BCDAADCB. Your first row is now complete! At this point, you should notice that the order of the colors has changed. (Technically, it doesn’t matter if you make a forward or backward knot – as long as you knot one light blue string around the other.) To finish the point at the center of the “V” shape, use the left-hand light blue string to tie a forward knot around the right-hand light blue string. Remember, each knot in a friendship bracelet consists of two half-hitch knots. Then, with the outermost right-hand string (the other light blue string), tie backward knots on the next three strings until you reach the middle.īackward knots are tied by making a “P” shape with the working string over the second string.
X AND O BRACELET HOW TO
Click for more details about how to tie friendship bracelet knots. Remember: Forward knots are tied by making a “4” shape with the working string over the second string. Starting with the outermost left-hand string ( light blue) tie forward knots on the next three strings until you reach the middle. Step 2: This bracelet starts out similar to the chevron friendship bracelet pattern. Secure the strings with a safety pin, under a clipboard, or with masking tape. Or, if you were to label the strings, they would go: ABCDDCBA For example, the 8 strings in my bracelet would be light blue, teal, yellow, pink, pink, yellow, teal, light blue. Then tie the pink strings together with a forward knot.Īrrange the strands in your chosen color order, in such a way that the color order mirrors itself.

Use the right pink string to tie a backward knot onto the other string. To finish the buckle: Use the left pink string to tie a forward knot onto the yellow string. To learn more about loops, check out: How to Make A Friendship Bracelet Loop (Buckle) It’s a great way to make a bracelet removable. I started this friendship bracelet off with a loop buckle. Tie a knot on the folded end OR make a loop buckle. Fold in half, so that you have 8 strings that are 36″ long. Once you learn to read friendship bracelet patterns, you’ll be able to make any design you come across. If you would like to learn how to read charts like the one below, check out How to Read Friendship Bracelet Patterns.
