Floss bracelets or so-called baubles became popular in the 60s thanks to the hippie movement. "Children of flowers" gave each other homemade jewelry made from natural materials, including threads, as a sign of friendship or love. It is not customary to take off the presented bauble until it breaks by itself or until the feelings come to an end. By the way, it is quite difficult to break a floss bracelet, so such bracelets are worn for a long time.
It is necessary
- You will need:
- - floss threads;
- - pin.
Instructions
Step 1
Even a beginner can weave a floss bracelet on his own. A pattern of threads is woven in knots, tied in different ways and in a certain sequence. To begin with, you should master the simplest and most understandable patterns for weaving floss bracelets. For example, weaving in an oblique way. Take 6 strings of floss, which are about 4 times the required length of the finished product (also take into account the supply for the strings for the bracelet). For example, let it be threads of three colors, two of each color. Tie the threads into a knot and secure them to the work surface - for example, pin them with a pin to the back of the sofa. Weave the threads into a pigtail a few centimeters long, this will be one of the strings of the future bracelet.
Step 2
Next, proceed to weaving the baubles itself: spread the threads along the working surface according to the colors. Take the first strand and tie two knots with it around the second strand. Similarly, tie the first thread with the third, fourth, etc. After you go through the row, separate the first thread from the left again and begin to weave the second row. Thus, from left to right, you will weave row by row, lengthening the bauble. When the bracelet has reached the length you need, braid the threads to make a second tie and tie in a knot at the end. The bracelet is ready.
Step 3
Straight weaving is a little more difficult than oblique, therefore, to master it, you will have to show perseverance and patience. But in this way, you can make more interesting and complex bracelets, weave names or pictures on them. You should start weaving such a bracelet in the same way as in the previous case: fasten the threads and weave a pigtail. Take the first left thread - it will be the leading thread throughout the entire weaving (it is better to make it longer than the others in advance). Weave the first row with the thread, and then weave the main threads in the opposite direction with it, forming the second row. Also weave the rest of the rows without changing the leading thread.
Step 4
When you get to the point of weaving a pattern or letter, instead of braiding the main thread with the leading thread, braid the leading main thread, thereby changing the color of the knot. It is important to knit these knots in the opposite direction so that the leading thread can continue weaving further.
