Make a Braided Wrap String Bracelet
Have you ever tried to make the Chinese staircase bracelet and it was too complicated for you? Well here is and alternative that is much easier and looks exactly like it if you do it right.
Steps
- Braid thick yarn (the kind you knit with) one time. Or obtain one strand of thick yarn if you are satisfied with the thickness already.
- Pick your color(s) of thin thread.
- Wrap it around your wrist 3 times. (1 strand)
- Cut 3 other strands as long as the other.
- Tie thread to thick yarn.
- Wrap to where there is no white spaces.
- Switch off colors after desired length of 1st color (if more than 1).
- When finished switching off colors, tie to yarn.
- You can tie the yarn together. You might like to take more yarn to tie them together.
- Wear and show off to friends!
Tips
- It helps tremendously if you tape the yarn to something sturdy before starting.
- If you like, you can sell them to friends and family, or other for a profit.
- Don't get discouraged. It takes a while, but is rewarding in the long run.
- Don't braid your yarn too thick or the bracelet will not look as good.
- You can mix colors of the 4 strands if you like.
- Don't use too thick of thread or it will not look good.
Things You'll Need
- 4+ strands of thread.
- 3 strands of thick yarn.
- Tape
- Sturdy surface
- Scissors
- Time to spend
- Patience
