Make Braided Bracelets

Braided bracelets can add a kick to your everyday outfits and are fun and easy to make. They're also a great alternative to wearing more expensive store-bought bracelets. You can make a variety of braided bracelets using a different number of strings or by adding beads or a number of other decorations to the bracelet. If you want to know how to make braided bracelets, just follow these steps.

Steps

Three-Strand Braided Bracelet

1. Tie three different colors of yarn together. Tie a knot at the top of the string, leaving about one inch (2.5 cm) of string above the knot. Choose three different colors that look good together, such as red, white, and yellow. If you pick two colors that are too similar, such as dark blue and purple, then the colors will bleed into one another.
   • You should measure the string to be able to wrap around your wrist at least twice -- having longer string will make it easier for you to comfortably braid the bracelet. You can cut off the excess string on the bottom when you're done with your bracelet.
   • You can also use colorful string instead of yarn to make your braided bracelet.
2. Cross the strand on the right over the strand in the middle. Now the strand on the right will be the middle strand of the bracelet. In this case, the red strand on the right becomes the strand in the middle, and the white strand in the middle becomes the strand on the right.
   • You can secure the top of the bracelet just by holding it between the fingers of the non-braiding hand or by taping or pinning it to a surface.
3. Cross the strand on the left over the strand in the middle. Now the yellow strand on the left becomes the middle strand, and the red strand in the middle becomes the left strand. Braid the bracelet exactly as you would braid hair.
4. Repeat steps 2-3 until you've braided an entire bracelet. The bracelet should fit comfortably around your wrist. Once you've found the desired length of your bracelet, tie the end in a knot, leaving an inch of string.
5. Tie the two ends of the bracelet together and wear! Finished.

Four-Strand Braided Bracelet

1. Choose your thread. For the four-strand braided bracelet, using two strands of one color and two strands of another color will create the best effect. But you can also use four strands of four different colors or even four strands of one color. Pick a color combination that appeals to you, like blue and purple.
2. Measure the thread. You'll need to use three strands of each for each of the four main threads. In this case you'll need two combinations of three strands of blue and two combinations of three strands of purple. Measure the string so that it is as long as the distance from your wrist to your elbow. This will create a comfortable length for you to braid the string and to the tie bracelet together when you're finished.
3. Secure one end of the strands. You can tape the strands to a surface or pin them to a cloth. You should tie the strands together so that two strands of one color are on the inside and two strands of another color are on the outside. In this case, the two blue strands are on the inside and the two purple strands are on the outside.
4. Cross the outer strands over the inner strands. Cross the left purple strand over the left blue strand, and cross the right purple strand over the right blue strand. The purple strands should be crossed over each other as well. Now the outer strands are blue and the inner strands are purple.
5. Cross the outer strands over the inner strands again. Cross the left blue strand over the left purple strand and cross the right blue strand over the right purple strands. These two strands should also be crossed over each other.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you've made your bracelet. Keep crossing the outer strands over the inner strands, alternating between the two colors, until you've braided the length of your entire bracelet. Wrap it around your wrist to see where it should end. It can be a bit wider than your wrist.
   • Once you tie your bracelet together, you should be able to comfortably slide it on and off, unless you want to keep tying and untying it every time you want to put it on or take it off.
7. Tie the end of the bracelet. Once you've found your length, tie the other end of the bracelet in a thick knot. Cut off the excess string, but leave at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of string so that you can tie the bracelet together.
8. Enjoy your new bracelet. Wrap it around your wrist and start showing it off.

Other Braided Bracelets

1. Make a beaded braid bracelet. This fun and funky bracelet requires you to braid cotton string while adding beads along the way.
2. Make a braided wrap string bracelet. To make this type of braided bracelet, you'll need to wrap two stands of string or yarn around a third strand.
3. Make a Braided Paper Bracelet To make this bracelet, you can simply braid three thick strips of paper instead of string.
4. Make an Add on Braided Bracelet To make this type of bracelet, you can start by braiding three strands of string as you add two other strands into the mix.

Tips

• Secure your work to a table with tape or a heavy object.
• To keep the knot from untying seal it with clear nail polish. Let it dry completely.

Warnings

• Do not run with scissors.

Things You'll Need

• yarn
• scissors
• tape

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