Heather's Friendship Bracelet Blog

More books

2007-07-02T09:16:00.000-07:00

More books that I haven't personally reviewed. Some more fun things to do with lace, thread, or other similar supply.
The All New Micro Macrame (It's Not 1970 Anymore!) by Kris Buchanan	Second All New Micro Macrame by Kris Buchanan
Scoubidou Jewellery by Corien van Tienhoven	How To Make Scoubidous, Boondoggles, & Lanyards Too! by Paige Krul Araujo
Let's Scoubidou by Annic Hurtrer	Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery by Suzen Millodot

Bracelet 133

2007-06-29T16:28:00.001-07:00

1121221 1221211
	Small Diamond (middle): 1. Using the 7th thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the 7th thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 1 fk. Small Diamond (left): 1. Using the 5th thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the 5th thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 1 fk. Small Diamond (right): 1. Using the 5th thread on the right, make 1 bk and 1 bk/fk. 2. Using the 5th thread on the right, make 1 fk/bk and 1 bk. Large Diamond: 1. Using the 7th thread on the left, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the 7th thread on the left, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk. 3. Make small diamond middle. 4. Using the 5th threads, make 2 fk on the left and 3 bk on the right.
1. Using the first threads, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left; 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right side. 2. Using the first threads, make 3 fk on the left; 3 bk on the right side. 3. Make small diamonds (4). 4. With the first threads, make 1 fk, 1 bk/fk and 1 bk on the left side, and 1 bk, 1 bk/fk and 1 fk on the right. 5. Using the 4th threads, make 3 fk on the right; 3 bk on the left side. 6. Using the 4th threads, make 1 bk/fk and 3 fk on the right; 1 fk/bk and 3 bk on the left side. 7. With the 6th threads, make 1 fk/bk, 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left side; 1 bk/fk, 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right side. 8. Make large diamond. 9. With the 3rd threads, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left side and 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right side. 10. With the first threads, make 5 fk on the left side and 5 bk on the right side. 11. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 130

2007-06-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

12222331 13322221

Diamond
* Using the 6th thread on the left, make 2 fk, 1 fk/bk.
* Using the 6th thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 1 fk.

1. With the first threads, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk and 1 bk on the left; and 1 bk, 1 bk/fk and 1 fk on the right side.

2. Using the third threads, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left; and 2 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right side.

3. With the second threads, make 3 fk on the left side, 3 bk on the right side.

4. Make diamonds on both sides using 6th threads, and once more with the middle threads.

5. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 129

2007-06-29T16:14:00.000-07:00

1122331122 2211332211

1. Using the first threads, make 3 bk and 1 fk/bk on the right; and 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left.

2. Using the first threads, make 3 bk on the right; and 3 fk on the left.

3. With the 10th thread on the left, make 4 fk and 1 fk/bk.

4. With the 10th thread on the left, make 3 bk and 1 bk/fk.

5. With the 10th thread on the left, make 4 fk.

6. With the 10th thread on the left, make 3 bk.

7. Make diamonds.

8. Repeat step 1 - 7, three more times before moving on.

9. Repeat step 2.

10. Using the first threads, make 2 bk on the right, and 2 fk on the left.

11. Repeat steps 5 and 6.

12. With the 10th thread on the left, make 3 fk.

13. With the 10th thread on the left, make 2 bk.

14. With the 6th thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk, and 1 bk.

15. With the 5th thread on the left, make 1 bk, 1 bk/fk and 2 fk.

16. Repeat steps 14 and 15 on the right side using appropriate knots.

17. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 128

2007-06-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

1122332211

1. Using the first threads, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left; 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right side.

2. Make 1 fk with middle threads.

3. Using the first threads, make 3 fk on the left and 3 bk on the right side.

4. With the fifth threads, make 1 bk/fk on the left side, 1 fk/bk on the right, and 1 fk to join.

5. Repeat step 3.

6. Using the first threads, make 2 fk on the left and 2 bk on the right side.

7. With the fifth threads, make 1 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left side; 1 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right side.

8. Repeat step 2.

9. With the fourth threads, make 1 fk/bk on the left side and 1 bk/fk on the right side.

10. Repeat step 2.

11. With the first threads, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk and 1 bk on the left; and 1 bk, 1 bk/fk and 1 fk on the right side.

12. With the fourth threads, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left side; and 2 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right side.

13. With the third threads, make 1 fk/bk on the left and 1 bk/fk on the right side.

14. Repeat step 4.

15. With the second threads, make 3 fk on the left side; and 4 bk on the right side.

16. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 127

2007-06-29T15:52:00.001-07:00

121212123 321212121

1. Using the 2nd thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk and 1 bk.

2. Using the 4th thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk and 3 bk.

3. Using the 6th thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk and 5 bk.

4. Using the 8th thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk and 7 bk.

5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 on the right side using appropriate knots.

6. With the 9th thread on the left, make 9 fk.

7. With the 9th thread on the left, make 8 bk.

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 three more times decreasing knots by 2 each time.

9. Make 1 fk using middle threads.

10. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 126

2007-06-28T12:32:00.000-07:00

11221122 22112211
	1. Using the 8th thread on the left side, make 3 fk. 2. With the fifth thread on the right side, make 1 bk. 3. Using the 5th thread on the right side, make 3 fk. 4. With the first thread on the right side, make 1 bk. 5. Using the 8th thread on the left side, make 1 bk. 6. With the sixth thread on the left side, make 1 fk. 7. With the sixth thread on the left side, make 3 bk. 8. Using the 2nd thread on the left side, make 1 fk. 9. With the first thread on the left side, make 1 bk. (First inverted V completed.) 10. Using the 8th thread on the left side, make 1 fk.	11. With the 7th thread on the right side, make 1 bk. 12. Using the 7th thread on the right side, make 3 fk. 13. With the 3rd thread on the right side, make 1 bk. 14. With the 3rd thread on the right side, make 2 fk. 15. Using the 8th thread on the left side, make 1 bk. 16. With the 6th thread on the left side, make 1 fk. 17. With the 6th thread on the left side, make 3 bk. 18. With the 2nd thread on the left side, make 1 fk. 19.With the 2nd thread on the left side, make 1 bk. 20.Repeat from #1 for pattern.

Bracelet 125

2007-06-28T12:21:00.001-07:00

122111211222112

1. With the first thread on the left, make 8 fk and 1 fk/bk.

2. With the first thread on the left, make 6 fk and 1 fk/bk.

3. With the first thread on the left, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk and 1 bk/fk.

4. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk.

5. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 1 bk and 1 bk/fk.

6. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk.

7. With the 7th thread on the left, make 1 bk and 1 bk/fk.

8. With the 2nd thread on the left, make 3 fk.

9. 9th ls 4bk Using the 9th thread on the left, make 4 bk.

10. Repeat steps 1 - 9 on the right side using appropriate knots.

Bracelet 124

2007-06-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

1211 222222 1121

1. With the first thread on the left, make 6 fk and 1 fk/bk.

2. With the 2nd thread on the left, make 1 bk.

3. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 2 bk.

4. With the 4th thread on the left, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk.

5. With the 4th thread on the left, make 2 fk.

6. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk.

7. With the 7th thread on the left, make 2 bk.

8. With the 2nd thread on the left, make 3 fk.

9. Using the 6th thread on the right, make 4 fk.

10. Repeat steps 1 - 9 on the right side using appropriate knots.

Bracelet 123

2007-06-28T12:01:00.000-07:00

111 22 333 444 22 111
	First Triangle 1. Using the second thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 2 fk. 2. Using the second thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 2 fk. 3. Using the second thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk. 4. For right triangle, change fk to bk and vice versa. Second Triangle 1. Using the first thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the first thread on the left, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk, 1 bk. 3. For right triangle, change fk to bk and vice versa. Check Diamond 1. With the 8th thread on the left, make 1 fk. 2. With the 7th thread on the right, make 1 bk. 3. With the 7th thread on the right, make 1 fk. 4. Repeat steps 2, 3, 2. 5. With the 6th thread on the left, make 1 fk. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 1.
1. Using the 4th threads, make 3 fk on the left and 4 bk on the right side. 2. Using the 4th threads, make 1 fk/bk, 2 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left; 1 bk/fk, 2 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right side. 3. Using the 6th thread on the left, make 3 bk. Repeat using the 7th thread. 4. Using the 7th thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk and 2 bk. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the right side using appropriate knots. 6. Using the 7th threads, make 1 fk on the left and 2 bk on the right side. 7. Using the 6th threads, make 2 fk on the left and 3 bk on the right side. 8. Using the 2nd threads, make 6 fk on the left and 7 bk on the right side. 9. Complete first triangles. 10. Using the 5th threads, make 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left; 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right side. 11. Using the 5th thread on the left, make 3 fk. Repeat using the 4th and 3rd threads. 12. Repeat step 12 on the right side using appropriate knots. 13. Complete check diamond. 14. Complete second triangles. 15. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 122

2007-06-28T07:11:00.001-07:00

111 222 111 222

1. Using the 3rd thread on the left, make 3 fk. Repeat using the 2nd and the first threads. Then again using the 4th, 5th and 6th threads on the right side.

2. With the 2nd thread on the left, make 1 bk.

3. With the 3rd thread on the left, make 2 bk.

4. Using the 6th thread on the right, make 3 bk. Repeat using the 5th and 4th threads.

5. Using the first thread on the right each time, make 2 bk, then 1 bk.

6. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 121

2007-06-28T07:06:00.000-07:00

1111 2222 3333

1. Using the first thread on the left each time, first make 3 fk, then 2 fk, then 1 fk.
2. Using the 5th thread on the left, make 4 bk. Repeat using the 6th thread.

3. With the 6th thread on the left, make 4 fk.

4. With the 5th, 4th and 3rd threads on the left, make 1 fk each.

5. With the 7th thread on the left, make 2 bk. Repeat with the 8th thread.

6. With the 4th thread on the left, make 2 fk.

7. With the 8th, 7th and 6th threads on the left, make 1 fk each.

8. With the 2nd thread on the right, make 4 bk. Repeat with the first thread.

9. Using the first thread on the right each time, first make 3 bk, then 2 bk, then 1 bk.

10. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 120

2007-06-28T06:43:00.001-07:00

11 22 3333 44 55.

1 - pink, 2 - green, 3 - black, 4 - orange, 5 - blue

1. Using the 6th thread on the left, make 2 fk. Repeat with the 5th thread.
2. With the 4th thread on the right, make 2 bk. Repeat with the 3rd thread on the right.
3. With the 4th thread on the left, make 4 fk. Repeat with the 3rd thread on the left.
4. With the 2nd thread on the left, make 2 fk. Repeat with the first thread on the left.
5. With the 2nd thread on the right, make 4 bk. Repeat with the first thread on the right.
6. With the first threads, make 1 fk on the left and 1 fk on the right.
7. On the left side, make 4 bk with the 5th thread; and 5 bk with the 6th thread.
8. On the right side, make 2 fk with the 3rd thread; and 3 fk with the 4th thread.
9. With the 6th thread on the left, make 4 fk. Repeat using the 5th thread.
10. Repeat step 7.
11. With the 2nd thread on the right, make 2 bk. Repeat with the first thread on the right.
12. With the first thread on the right, make 1 bk.
13. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Update on it's way...

2007-06-28T06:35:00.000-07:00

I know I've been saying that forever... I'm even sick of myself saying it. The truth is I'm actually doing a mini-overhaul of the entire site and because of that it's actually taking longer than I care for.

A few long standing pages will be moved, so I have to be extra careful that no links are broken and everything is still available. There are also some new pages that can't be completed until the new set is fully finished, so I'm juggling a few balls.

In the meantime, I'll be posting the patterns (hopefully all) of the new set over the next few days. Yes, yes, shame on me for having 2 sets of patterns here without a site update.

I try, I really do...

Braid

2007-01-13T12:56:00.001-08:00

12345 54321
	1.Using the second threads, make 1 bk on the left, and 1 fk on the right.
	2.Using the second threads, make 1 fk on the left, and 1 bk on the right.
	3.With the fourth threads, make 1 bk on the left, and 1 fk on the right.
	4.With the fourth threads, make 1 fk on the left, and 2 bk on the right.
	5. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Argyle/plaid

2007-01-13T09:13:00.001-08:00

1123344 1133244

1. Using the third thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk and 4 fk on the left; and 1 fk/bk and 4 bk on the right side.

2. With the first threads, make 1 fk on the left and 1 bk on the right.

3. With the third threads, make 2 bk on the left and 2 fk on the right.

4. With the fourth threads, make 3 bk on the left side and 3 fk on the right.

5. With the fourth thread on the left side, make 2 fk. Repeat using the third thread.

6. Repeat step 5 on the right side using the 5th and 6th threads.

7. With the second threads, make 2 fk on the left; and 2 bk on the right.

8. Repeat step 7, using the first threads.

9. Repeat step 2.

10. With the middle threads, make 4 fk on the right, and 4 bk on the left side.

11. Repeat step 5 using the 7th and 6th threads on the left side.

12.
Using the fifth thread on the left side, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk.
Using the fourth thread on the left side, make 1 fk/bk.
Using the sixth thread on teh left side, make 1 bk.

13. Repeat step 12 on the right side using appropriate knots.

14. Repeat step 11.

15. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 109

2006-12-07T10:00:00.000-08:00

11112222 22221111

Solid Diamond
1.Using the 8th thread from the left, make 4 fk.
2.Repeat step 1 with the 7th, 6th, and 5th threads.
3.For the next same colour diamond, make bks using the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th threads. This uses up the threads more evenly.

Check Diamond(right side)
1.With the 5th thread, make 1 fk; 3rd=1 bk; 3rd=1 fk; 1st=1 bk.
2.With the 5th thread, make 1 bk; 5th=1 fk; 3rd=1 bk; 3rd=1 fk.
3.With the 7th thread, make 1 fk; 5th=1 bk; 5th=1 fk; 3rd=1 bk.
4.With the 7th thread, make 1 bk; 7th=1 fk; 5th=1 bk; 5th=1 fk.

Check Diamond(left side)
1.With the 4th thread, make 1 fk; 6th=1 bk; 6th=1 fk; 8th=1 bk.
2.With the 4th thread, make 1 bk; 4th=1 fk; 6th=1 bk; 6th=1 fk.
3.With the 2nd thread, make 1 fk; 4th=1 bk; 4th=1 fk; 6th=1 bk.
4.With the 2nd thread, make 1 bk; 2nd=1 fk; 4th=1 bk; 4th=1 fk.

Right Triangle
With the first thread on the right, make 3 bk.
With the first thread on the right, make 2 bk.
With the first thread on the right, make 1 bk.

Left Triangle
Repeat right triangle, substituting knots.

The missing ones

2006-10-12T10:39:00.000-07:00

These are the last 3 patterns for this set. The instructions will be coming along shortly but I just wanted to include the picture for anyone who was wondering.

Bracelet 106

2006-10-11T10:37:00.000-07:00

12 12 12 12 12 12.

	1.Using the second thread on the right, make 1 fk. 4th=3 fk; 6th=5 fk.
	2.Using the first thread on the left, make 7 fk. Repeat. 1st=5 fk; 1st=3 fk; 1st=1 fk.
	3.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 99

2006-10-11T10:14:00.000-07:00

12 12 12 12 12 12.

	1.Using the 6th thread on the left, make 5 bk. 7th=6 bk; 8th=7 bk; 9th=8 bk.
	2.Using the 3rd thread on the right, make 8 bk. Repeat using the 2nd and 1st threads.
	3.Using the first thread on the right, make 7 bk. 1st=2 bk; 1st=1 bk.
	4.Using the fourth thread on the right, make 3 fk. 5th=4 fk; 6th=5 fk; 7th=6 fk
	5.Using the fifth thread on the left, make 8 fk. Repeat using the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd threads.
	6.Using the first thread on the left, make 4 fk. 1st=3 fk; 1st=2 fk; 1st=1 fk.
	7.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 119

2006-10-11T09:50:00.000-07:00

111 232 111 323 1111.

	1. Using the 6th thread on the left, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk and 1 bk/fk.
	2. With the first thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	3. Repeat step 1 using the 5th thread on the right.
	4. Repeat step 2 using the 7th thread on the left.
	5. Repeat step 1 using the 5th thread on the right.
	6. With the 4th thread on the right, make 3 fk.
	7.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 118

2006-10-11T09:46:00.000-07:00

123231 132321.

	1.Using the 6th thread on the left, make 5 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	2.Using the 6th thread on the left, make 4 bk. Make 1 fk/bk with the first thread on the left.
	3.Repeat steps 1 & 2 four times.
	4.Using the 6th thread on the left, make 5 fk. Make 1 bk/fk with the first thread on the right.
	5.Using the 6th thread on the left, make 4 bk and 1 bk/fk.
	6.Repeat steps 4 & 5 four times.
	7.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 112

2006-10-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

11223344 44332211

	1.Using the first thread on the left, make 7 fk, make 8 bk with first thread on the right.
	2.Starting with the second and third threads, make diamonds using each pair of threads. (Outer and middle threads will not be used.)
	3.Repeat step 1 twice.
	4.Repeat from step 2 for pattern.
	Note: For variation, step 2 could be repeated more than once before moving on to step 3. If you chose to do this, make a diamond with middle threads before the second repeat.

Bracelet 113

2006-10-08T20:20:00.000-07:00

12xx12 21xx21

	1.Using the first thread on the left, make 5 fk, make 6 bk with first thread on the right.
	2.Using the first threads, make 2 fk, 1 fk/bk and 2 bk on the left; and 2 bk, 1 bk/fk and 2 fk on the right.
	3.Using the fifth threads, make 4 bk on the left and 4 fk on the right.
	4.Using the sixth threads, make 3 bk on the left and 3 fk on the right.
	5.Using the first threads, make 4 fk and 1 fk/bk on the left; and 4 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right.
	6.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 96

2006-10-08T19:56:00.000-07:00

11 22 3333 22 11.
Variation: 1112 3333 2111.

Large Diamond (left side): 1. With the third thread, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the third thread, make 1 bk, 1 bk/fk, 1 fk. 3. With the fifth thread, make 1 bk and 1 bk/fk. 4. For right side diamond, repeat 1-3 using appropriate knots. Small Diamond: 1. With the sixth thread on the left, make 2 fk. 2. With the fifth thread on the left, 2 fk. Left side Triangle: 1. Using the first thread, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the first thread, make 1 fk/bk. 3. Using the third thread, make 2 bk. 4. For right side triangle, repeat 1-3 using appropriate knots.
	1.Make small diamond.
	2.Make large diamonds on left and right sides.
	3. Repeat step 1.
	4.Using the fourth thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. Complete left side triangle. Make 1 bk using the fifth thread.
	5.Repeat step 4 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	6.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 107

2006-09-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

12121212 32323232

If you are paying extremely close attention you will notice that the bracelet in the picture doesn't exactly follow the pattern. Well, don't let that bother you too much, I was still trying to figure things out with this and I didn't have the time to make a correct one. So, it was either this or nothing at all. If nothing else, it gives a good idea of what the finished product will look like.

	1.Using the 7th threads, make 1 fk on the left, and 1 bk on the right side.
	2.With the fifth threads, make 3 fk on the left; 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right.
	3.With the third threads, make 5 fk on the left; 5 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right.
	4.With the first threads, make 7 fk on the left; 7 bk and 1 bk/fk on the right. ~~~~~
	5.With the first threads, make 7 fk on the left; 7 bk on the right.
	6.Repeat step 5 three more times, decreasing by 2 knots each time. ~~~~~
	7.Using the third threads, make 2 bk on the left and 2 fk on the right.
	8.Using the 5th threads, make 4 bk on the left and 4 fk on the right.
	9.Using the 7th threads, make 6 bk on the left and 6 fk on the right. ~~~~~
	10.With the 8th threads, make 1 fk/bk and 6 bk on the left; 6 fk on the right.
	11.Repeat step 10 three more times, decreasing by 2 knots each time. ~~~~~
	12. Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Cross Stitch Books

2006-09-19T08:40:00.000-07:00

Cross Stitch books are an excellent resource for ideas to use in alphabet patterns. The concept is the same, the trick is to find a patterns that can be suitably adapted. The fun is in the looking so here's a list that's also worth a look.
The Encyclopedia of Cross-Stitch Techniques by Running Press	The Cross Stitcher's Bible by David & Charles
Alphabets by Louise Kocka	500 Alphabets in Cross Stitch by Julie S. Hasler, Valerie Janitch
Cross Stitch Alphabets by David & Charles	Decorative Cross-Stitch Alphabets by Inc. Sterling Publishing Co.
Alphabets in Cross Stitch by Jane Alford	Folk Art Alphabets by Editors of Cross Country Stitching
The New Cross Stitch Sampler Book by David & Charles	Fun and Fancy Cross-Stitch by Ondorisha
120 Celebration Cross Stitch Cards by David & Charles

Macrame Books

2006-09-17T20:04:00.000-07:00

This is a list of Macrame books I've compiled. I'm hoping that they will be a source of inspiration for bracelet making. Knotting originated with Macrame and it's still a relevant craft. Maybe these books can help you to expand your horizons with knotting and add something new and different to your bracelets. I have not seen them all so I can't vouch for their contents, but I've looked at the reviews etc. and they appear to be interesting enough. The first book has a one star rating but I don't think that's really deserved. There are quite a few interesting techniques and projects there that are worth a look.
The Weekend Crafter: Macrame: 20 Great Projects to Knot by Jim Gentry	Hemp Masters: Ancient Hippie Secrets for Knotting Hip Hemp Jewelry by Max Lunger
Hemp Masters - Getting Knotty:More Ancient Hippie Secrets for Knotting Hip Hemp Jewelry by Max Lunger	Making Beautiful Hemp & Bead Jewelry by Mickey Baskett
Micro-Macramé JewelryTips and Techniques for Knotting with Beads by Joan R. Babcock	Beaded Macrame Jewelry:Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials by Sherri Haab
Macrame Trends by Judy Palmer

Bracelet 105

2006-09-16T22:11:00.000-07:00

11123 32444

Diamond: 1. Make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Make 1 bk/fk and 1 fk. Left Triangle: 1. With the first thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the first thread on the left, 1 fk. 3. With the third thread on the left, 2 bk. 4. For right side triangle, repeat 1-3 using appropriate knots.
	1.Make 1 fk using middle threads. Then, *make 4 bk on the left, and 4 fk on the right.
	2.Make 4 diamonds using the fifth thread on the left, the third on the left, the third on the right, and the fifth on the left.
	3.Using the first threads, make 4 fk on the left and 5 bk on the right.
	4.Make left and right triangles.
	5.Repeat from step 1 for pattern, starting at *.

Bracelet 110

2006-09-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

1111 23232323 4444

Left side Triangle 1. With the first thread, make 3 fk. 2. With the first thread, make 2 fk. 3. With the first thread, make 1 fk. 4. For right side triangle, substitute bk for fk.
	1.With the 5th thread on the left side, make 4 bk.
	2.Repeat step 1 three more times, using threads 7, 9 and 11.
	3.With the 5th thread on the right, make 4 fk.
	4.With the 6th thread on the right, make 3 fk.
	5.With the 7th thread on the right, make 2 fk.
	6.With the 8th thread on the right, make 1 fk.
	7.With the 6th thread on the right, make 1 bk.
	8.With the 4th thread on the right, make 2 bk.
	9.With the 2nd thread on the right, make 3 bk.
	10.With the 8th thread on the left side, make 4 fk.
	11.Repeat step 10 three more times, using threads 6, 4 and 2.
	12.Make left and right side triangles.
	13.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 116

2006-09-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

1234 4321
Variation: 1212 1212

Small Diamond: 1. With the fourth thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the fourth thread on the left, 1 bk/fk and 1 fk.
	1.With the first thread on the left, make 6 fk and 1 fk/bk. (Push knots into a straight line before moving on to step 2.)
	2.With the first thread on the right, make 7 bk.
	3.With the first thread on the left, make 1 fk, 1 fk/bk and 1 bk/fk.
	4.Repeat step 3 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	5.Make small diamond.
	6.With the second thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk, 1 bk/fk and 2 fk.
	7.Repeat step 6 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	8Optional: 1 fk using middle threads.
	9.Repeat from step 1 for pattern, alternating starting sides for each pattern repeat.

Bracelet 103

2006-09-14T07:55:00.001-07:00

11222211

Diamond: 1. With the fourth thread on the left, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the fourth thread on the left, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk. 3. Complete Small Diamond. 4. With the second thread on the left, make 2 fk. 5. With the second thread on the right, make 3 bk. Small Diamond: 1. With the fourth thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the fourth thread on the left, 1 bk/fk and 1 fk.
	1.Make diamonds.
	2. With the first thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	3.Repeat step 2 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	4.With the first thread on the left, make 4 fk/bk. (These knot will all be made on the second thread.)
	5.With the third thread on the left, make 3 fk/bk onto the fourth thread.
	6.Using the third thread, make 2 bk.
	7.Repeat steps 4-6 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	8.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 115

2006-09-14T07:21:00.000-07:00

12233 33221

	1.Make left and right triangles. (1 fk, 1 fk/bk, 1 bk with first thread on the left...)
	2. With the fifth threads, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk on the right. Make 3 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left.
	3.Make 1 fk with the middle threads.
	4.Using the fourth threads, make 1 fk on the left and 2 bk on the right.
	5.Using the third threads, make 2 fk on the left and 3 bk on the right.
	6.Using the second threads make 3 fk on the left, and 4 bk on the right.
	7.Using the first threads, make 1 fk/bk on the left and 1 bk/fk on the right.
	8.Repeat step 6.
	9.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 114

2006-09-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

12332 23321


	1.Make left and right triangles. (1 fk, 1 fk/bk, 1 bk with first thread on the left...)
	2.With the fourth thread on the right, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. Make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk on the left.
	3. With the fourth thread on the right, make 1 fk. Make 2 bk with the fourth thread on the right.
	4.Using the fifth threads, make 2 bk on the left, and 2 fk on the right.
	5.Repeat step 3.
	6.Using the second threads make 3 fk on the left, and 4 bk on the right.
	7.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 101

2006-09-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

1232x1 1x2321.

x thread are not used and can be any colour and shorter than the rest

For the bracelet in the picture, the blue threads were arranged in random order.

	1.Using the first thread on the left, make 2 fk, 1 fk/bk, 1 bk and 1 bk/fk.
	2.Repeat step 1 on the right side using appropriate knots.
	3.With the first thread on the left, make 7 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	4.With the fifth thread on the left, make 1 bk/fk. Make 1 fk/bk with the sixth thread on the left.
	5.With first thread on the right side, make 2 fk/bk on the first thread. Repeat on the right using bk/fk.
	6. With the first thread on the right, make 8 bk and 1 bk/fk.
	7.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 104

2006-09-13T10:28:00.002-07:00

1111 2222 3333
Variations:
1221 1331 1441
1221 3443 5665
1222 1333 1444

	1.With the 8th thread, make 4 fk.
	2.With the 7th thread, make 5 fk.
	3.With the 6th thread, make 6 fk.
	4.With the 5th thread, make 7 fk.
	5.With the 5th thread, make 4 bk.
	6.With the 6th thread, make 5 bk.
	7.With the 7th thread, make 6 bk.
	8With the 8th thread, make 7 bk.
	9.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 108

2006-09-13T10:04:00.000-07:00

1222 3111 2333

	1.Using the first thread on the left, make 11 fk.
	2.With the first thread on the left, make 3 fk. Make 1 bk with the next thread.
	3.Repeat step 2 starting with the fifth thread.
	4.Make 3 fk with the 9th thread.
	5.With the first thread on the left, make 2 fk, and 1 bk each with the next 2 threads.
	6.Repeat step 5, starting with the fifth thread.
	7.Repeat step 4.
	8With the first thread on the left, make 1 fk, and 1 bk each with the next 3 threads.
	9.Repeat step 8, starting with the fifth thread.
	10.Repeat step 4.
	11.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Bracelet 97

2006-09-13T08:12:00.000-07:00

Arrangement: 11 22 33 11 22 33

Diamond: 1. With the sixth thread on the left, make 3 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the sixth thread on the left, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk. 3. Complete Small Diamond. 4. With the fourth thread on the left, make 2 fk. 5. With the fourth thread on the right, make 3 bk. Small Diamond: 1. With the sixth thread on the left, make 1 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. With the fifth thread on the left, 1 fk/bk. 3. With the sixth thread on the right, 1 bk. Left side Triangle: 1. Using the first thread on the left, make 4 fk and 1 fk/bk. 2. Using the first thread on the left, make 2 fk and 1 fk/bk. 3. Using the first thread on the left, 1 fk/bk. 4. Using the third thread on the left, make 2 bk. 5. Using the fifth thread on the left, make 3 bk and 1 bk/fk. Right side Triangle: 1. Using the second thread on the right, make 3 bk and 1 bk/fk. 2. Using the first thread on the right, make 2 bk and 1 bk/fk. 3. Using the first thread on the right, 1 bk/fk. 4. Using the third thread on the right, make 2 fk. 5. Using the fifth thread on the right, make 4 fk.
	1.With the first thread on the left, make 10 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	2.Make a left side triangle.
	3.Make a diamond.
	4. Make a right side triangle.
	5. With the second thread on the left, make 10 fk.
	6.Repeat from step 1 for pattern.

Fillers2 -- Part 3

2006-09-11T19:03:00.001-07:00

`Open Heart (Horizontal)		`Closed Heart (Horizontal)
	Line 1: 3, 2, 5 Line 2: 2, 1, 2, 1, 4 Line 3: 2, 1, 3, 1, 3 Line 4: 3, 2, 2, 1, 2 Line 5 - 7: Repeat Lines 3 - 1		Line 1: 3, 2, 5 Line 2: 2, 4, 4 Line 3: 2, 5, 3 Line 4: 3, 5, 2 Line 5 - 7:* Repeat Lines 3 - 1
`Linked Hearts		Tiny Hearts
	Line 1: 5, 3, 2 Line 2: 1, 5, 1, 1, 2 Line 3: 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2 Line 4: 1, 2, 1, 4, 2 Line 5: 2, 4, 1, 2, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2 Line 7: 2, 1, 1, 5, 1 Line 8: 2, 3, 5		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1
Hearts-1		Hearts-2
	Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1

Fillers2 -- Part 2

2006-09-11T18:52:00.002-07:00

`Anchor		Boat
	Line 1: 10, 2, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1, 2, 1 Line 3: 9, 1, 3 Line 4: 1, 3, 4, 1, 1, 1, 2 Line 5: 2, 2, 3, 1, 5 Line 6: 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 6 Line 7: 1, 1, 3, 1, 7 Line 8: 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 3 Line 9: 1, 3, 4, 2, 3 Line 10: 2, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 3 Line 11: 3, 4, 6		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1
`Diamonds-1		Diamonds-2
	Line 1: 4, 2, 4 Line 2: 3, 4, 3 Line 3: Repeat Line 1 Line 4: 1, 2, 4, 2, 1 Line 5: 4, 2, 4 Line 6:* Repeat Line 4 Line 7 - 9: Repeat Lines 1 - 3		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1
`Maple Leaf-1		Maple Leaf-2
	Line 1: 5,1,4 Line 2: 4,3,3 Line 3: 3,5,2 Line 4: 1,1,1,4,3 Line 5: 1,7,2 Line 6: 1,8,1 Line 7: 10(LC) Lines 8 - 13:Lines 5 - 1		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1

Fillers2 -- Part 1

2006-09-11T08:01:00.000-07:00

`Fish		Shamrock
	Line 1: 3, 3, 4 Line 2: 2, 2, 1, 2, 3 Line 3: 2, 1, 3, 1, 3 Line 4: 1, 2, 3, 2, 2 Line 5: 1, 1, 5, 1, 2 Line 6: Repeat Line 5 three times Line 7: Repeat Line 4 Line 8: Repeat Line 3 Line 9: Repeat Line 2 Line 10: 4, 2, 4 Line 11: 3, 2, 5 Line 12: Repeat Line 2 Line 13: Repeat Line 4		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1
`Happy Face		`Cross
	Thanks, Joanna! Line 1: 3,4,3 Line 2: 2,2,1,3,2 Line 3: 1,2,1,2,1,2,1 Line 4: 1,1,1,6,1 Line 5: Repeat Line 4 Line 6: Repeat Line 4 Line 7 - 9: Repeat Lines 3 - 1		Line 1: 4, 2, 4 Line 2: Repeat Line 1 Line 3: 2, 6, 2 Line 4: Repeat Line 3 Line 5: Repeat Line 1 5 times
Snowflake-1		Snowflake-2
	Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1		Line 1: 2, 7, 1 Line 2: 8, 1, 1 Line 3: 2, 5, 1, 1, 1 Line 4: 2, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 Line 5: 2, 1, 1, 3, 1, 1, 1 Line 6: 2, 1, 5, 1, 1 Line 7: Repeat Line 1

Bracelet 117

2006-08-28T19:37:00.000-07:00

11 22 11 22

Variation: 1234 1234

	1.Using the first thread on the left, make 7 fk.
	2.Using the second thread on the right, make 6 bk.
	3.With the first thread on the right, make 5 bk and 1 bk/fk.
	4.Using the first thread on the left, make 1 fk/bk.
	5.Using the second thread on the left, make 6 fk.
	6.With the first thread on the left, make 5 fk and 1 fk/bk.
	7.Using the first thread on the right, make 1 bk/fk.
	8.Repeat from step 2 for pattern.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

2006-08-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

Looks like I abandoned the blogging business after just one entry, huh? Well, not exactly.

I've been biting my toenails for the last few weeks trying to get the template just right, and I thought I did only now I realized that all my hard work means bubkus to EI. WHY ME! (kneeling and beating my fists on the floor)

It seems to be fine everywhere else, so now I have to go back and examine every line of code that I thought I was done with. Almost makes a cusstotaller want to curse! A better solution: settle in with some thread, a good idea and watch Curb Your Enthusiasm.

So, now you know.

Q&A: Straightening lines, knot tension, and more

2006-08-03T22:35:00.000-07:00

Q: How do you make a bracelet with letters but with varying background colors?
A: There are 10 background threads and the colours of those are totally up to you. You can make each one a different colour if you so desire. I think the only rule for these bracelets is that the colour of your letter thread be contrasting enough to stand out against the background. You can have 5 different pastel colours for your background and use black or another darker colour for the letters and it should work out just fine.

Also, a variegated thread might also be helpful in this instance. The effect will be different than what was described previously but you may want to give it a try.

Q: How do you make it so the knots go straight across? When I do it my knots always go diagonally.
A: The lines will automatically slant as you do them, and that's ok but you have to manually straighten them after you finish the first line. Just push them into position until they are straight. You want to do this after the first line because the second line locks the threads into place and you won't be able to do it after that point. Of course, if you want italics then ignore everything I just said.

Q: When I make the letters it doesn't seem like it's tight enough and has a little extra string in the middle, like it can't reach the knot? Any tips on managing the string while your making it?
A: A large part of this comes with practice, I think. You are not doing anything wrong, but as you go along you will get a better feel for the threads and things will improve. One think I can suggest is that you shouldn't tighten the second tie if the first isn't up close to the previous knot as you would like. So, as you are getting ready to complete the second tie, tighten the first one again to make sure that the space is less. That should help some.

Q: I can't figure out how to do the inverted V.
A: The inverted V is made with the 2 threads in the middle of the bracelet. Make a knot with both threads, it could be either a bk or fk. Next, using the middle thread on the left, make one backward knot on each remaining threads. On the right side, make forward knots on each thread. The number of knots you make vary with whatever pattern you are making.

Q: I am having a slight problem in trying to end off my bracelet. I don't understand about the braiding thing.
A: It's just like you would do with your hair. Once you get to the point in the bracelet where you don't want to go anymore, divide the threads into 2 sections. Take the first section, separate it into 3 sections and braid those like a regular braid. At the end, put an overhand knot in it to secure it. Repeat with the second section. You now have to 'tails' which you can use along with the loop at the top to secure it to your wrist. To do that, you will put one braid into the loop, adjust it to fit your wrist and then tie the two braids together.