[Nfb-krafters-korner] BEADED hemp bracelet

[Len Schlenk]

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Len Schlenk
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cathy" <flowersandherbs at gmail.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 9:46 PM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] BEADED hemp bracelet


> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Well, I have been trying to figure out why I was unable to get the strands
> of the circle into my knot. I don't know if you also had this difficulty,
> but if so, you may wish to read the instructions below. This is what 
> worked
> for me.
>
>
>
> I have cut 1 72 inch strand, folded it, then knotted it a half inch before
> where it folds. then I put the two ends through the loop I have just 
> created
> with the knot and made a large circle large enough to place my hand with
> fingers spread through the circle.
>
> I made another not to secure the circle.
>
>
>
> All good, but here is the part that I had to work out.
>
>
>
> Hold one dangling strand on each side of circle. Fold right side strand 
> over
> front of circle, but under left hand strand, to create a (d shape). .
>
> Take left hand strand under right hand strand, and around in back (inside
> circle).  Then thread strand from back to front through where the loop (d
> ring) is located.
>
> (my mistake was to bring right strand behind instead of in front of 
> bracelet
> as the first step. Silly me.
>
>
>
> The key is that only the right hand strand is actually used in the coil
> braid knotting technique.
>
>
>
> So continuing on, make knots till you have seven or so, then slip up a 
> bead
> from the circle. Continue knotting after the bead.
>
>
>
> Hope this helps someone.
>
>
>
> Cathy
>
>
>
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