Beading / Jewelry
Macramé Button Bracelet
By Michelle Zimmerman for
JHB International
size: 8" (open)
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Macramé Button Bracelet
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Closed View
Materials
- JHB International Critter Corner Collection Buttons: Croc, Frog, Hippo, Lion, Monkey, Zebra
- Jute or hemp twine, 2mm, 4 yds.
Pattern - Worksheet
- 1. Measure around wrist to determine bracelet length. Cut one piece of twine four feet long and one piece of twine eight feet long. (Note: Designer used yellow and orange twine.)
- 2. Find midpoint of each piece of twine; fold in half at this point. Hold both pieces together and tie overhand knot just large enough for button to pass through (for clasp).
- 3. Hold two shorter lengths of twine together. (Note: These are filler cords. You will knot larger lengths of twine around them. The larger lengths of twine are knotting cords.) Thread both filler cords through holes in two-hole button.
- 4. Work bracelet making square knot with knotting cords around filler cords. See Worksheet. (Note: With six buttons, you will need approximately 1" of knots between each button.) Knot 1", thread button, and repeat until last of six buttons is threaded. Knot additional 1/2" length and finish with overhand knot. Trim excess cords.
- 5. Close bracelet by attaching loop over last button.
- Tip
- 1. Experiment by using two different colors of twine for better ease when following the Worksheet. The bright colors add to a more fun design, too!