How to Make Braided Bracelets

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Braided bracelets are a great way to take your outfit to the next level. They are chic and trendy, and also fun and easy to make. Once you know the basics of making braided bracelets, you can experiment with using different numbers of cord or adding charms and beads.

1 Cut 6 strands of cord, 2 in each color.
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Choose 3 colors for your bracelet, such as pink, purple, and magenta. Cut 2 strands of each color, making sure that they are all the same length. The strands should be about 19 inches (48 cm)long.^[1]
- For best results, use 1.4-milimeter Chinese knotting cord. Rattail cord will also work well.
- Embroidery thread or embroidery floss are not recommended because they are too thin.
2 Knot the strands together, then tape them to your desk. Gather all of your strands together, making sure that the ends are aligned. Measure down 5 inches (13 cm) from the top of your gathered strands. Next, treating the strands as a single rope, tie them into an overhand knot.^[2]
- An overhand knot is where you wrap the rope into a loop, then push the end through the loop.
- Make sure that the knot is below the tape. There is enough length in the tails to prevent the braid from sliding out.
3 Separate the strands based on color. Divide the strands into 3 groups, keeping the colors together. For example, if your color scheme was pink, purple, and magenta, you’ll have 2 pink…