How to Make a Woven Arrow Bracelet
Measure and cut four different colored strings of embroidery floss each two yards long., Fold the strings in half and tie them together to make a loop at the top, so you have eight strings total. , Attach the paperclip to the loop at the top, then...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure and cut four different colored strings of embroidery floss each two yards long.
Slip the end of 1a under and through the wide part of the four.
Pull the two strings until they are in a tight knot.
The 4 should look something like the numeral. ,, Make a four, slip 1a under and through, pull it tight, repeat. ,, Then slip 1b under 2b and into the wide part of the 'p'.
Pull the two strings tight and repeat.
Do the same things you did on the other side on this side, just in the opposite direction, working into the center. ,, Knot it twice. , Just remember that 2a & 2b are now 1a & 1b, and 1a & 1b are now 4a & 4b. , Trim off any excess threads and you're done! , -
Step 2: Fold the strings in half and tie them together to make a loop at the top
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Step 3: so you have eight strings total.
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Step 4: Attach the paperclip to the loop at the top
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Step 5: then attach the paperclip to something fairly sturdy.
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Step 6: Starting at the left number your strings
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Step 7: so that you have
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Step 8: in order from the left: 1a
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Step 9: and 1b at the very right.
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Step 10: Take 1a and make a four with it across 2a.
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Step 11: Repeat.
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Step 12: After you have knotted 1a & 2a twice
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Step 13: take 1a and do the same thing on 3a.
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Step 14: Do this process on 4a as well
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Step 15: but do not continue onto 4b.
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Step 16: Now take 1b and make a 'p' shape
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Step 17: or a backward four
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Step 18: across 2b.
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Step 19: Take 1b and knot it with 2b
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Step 20: and 4b.
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Step 21: Now finish this row by taking 1b and knotting it over 1a
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Step 22: using the same process you used on the right or 'b' threads.
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Step 23: Begin a new row using the same technique.
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Step 24: When you reach the length you want knot the loose ends together.
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Step 25: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Slip the end of 1a under and through the wide part of the four.
Pull the two strings until they are in a tight knot.
The 4 should look something like the numeral. ,, Make a four, slip 1a under and through, pull it tight, repeat. ,, Then slip 1b under 2b and into the wide part of the 'p'.
Pull the two strings tight and repeat.
Do the same things you did on the other side on this side, just in the opposite direction, working into the center. ,, Knot it twice. , Just remember that 2a & 2b are now 1a & 1b, and 1a & 1b are now 4a & 4b. , Trim off any excess threads and you're done! ,
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