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Arm Candy Square Knot Beaded Macrame Bracelets

By: Eva Ferrebee for allfreejewelrymaking.com

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Arm Candy Square Knot Beaded Macrame Bracelets

Arm Candy Square Knot Beaded Macrame Bracelets are all the rage lately with celebs and fashionistas. Follow these easy macrame square knot instructions to make your own stackable square knot beaded bracelets. It's a fun and easy project that's perfect for summer accessorizing. Choose your favorite color cord and beads, watch this helpful video tutorial to learn how to macrame these square knot beaded bracelets, and then get started making your own DIY bracelet. This colorful and fun project is sure to become a staple of your summer jewelry collection.

Project TypeMake a Project

Bead TypeMiscellaneous

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Bead Project TypeBracelet

Materials List

  • Your choice of cording (leather, jute, cotton, etc.)
  • Your choice of beads (just make sure your bead holes will accommodate the cord size)
  • Clipboard
  • Small binder clip
  • Scissors
  • Super glue
  • Nail polish
  • Decorative shank button

Instructions

  1. Cut one length of cord approximately 24 inches. Fold in half and secure the looped side under the clip on the clipboard. Secure the two free ends with the binder clip on the lower edge of the clipboard.

  2. Cut the second length of cord approximately 60 inches long and center under the two cords on your clipboard.

  3. Make square knots for 1¼ to 1½ inches. (See How to Make a Square Knot below.)
    Note: Make sure your button can pass through the loop at the top before you continue.

  4. Place one bead on the left side and bring to top. Repeat on the other side.

  5. Square knot under the beads either once or twice (depending on the desired look).

  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for desired length (approximately 4 inches for a 7-inch bracelet).

  7. Square knot another 1¼ to 1½ inches.

  8. Release the two cords secured with the binder clip and slip both through the shank button. Position button under last square knot.

  9. Make two square knots under the button to secure.

  10. Take two left cords and tie together tightly. Repeat with two right cords.

  11. Put a drop of super glue on ends; let dry.

  12. Once the glue is dry, clip the ends close to knots.

  13. Fasten and wear your new “Arm Candy” bracelet.

How to Make a Square Knot

  1. Begin with the center cord(s) straight up and down (fasten to secure).

  2. Take the second cord and place it under the center cord, horizontally and centered.

  3. Position the left side over the center cords, leaving an open area.

  4. Take the right side and place over the left cord, then under the center cord(s) and up through the loop that was formed in step 3.

  5. Pull gently on the two ends and tighten. This forms the first half of the square knot.

  6. Position the right side over the center cord(s), leaving an open area.

  7. Take the left side and place over the right cord, then under the center cord(s) and up through the loop that was formed in step 6.

  8. Pull gently on the two ends and tighten. This forms your completed square knot.

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