The Killian Bracelet

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1. Cut two lengths of hemp cord. One 6 feet; one 16 feet.
2. Fold each cord in half and match up the folds. Tie the center folds into an overhand knot. Forming a loop. This will be the loop part of the clasp when you come to the end of this bracelet.
3. Place this loop into the macrame board if you are using one. Or secure it to your work surface. Separate the two longer strands to the sides and the two shorter strands in the middle.
4. Using the two longer strands make two macrame square knots. To learn how to make macrame square knots please watch our video here.
5. Onto the two center strands string on one wood bead all the up to the square knots. Make one square knot. String on another wood bead and make another square knot. Continue in the pattern of one wood bead and one square knot until you have 80 wood beads and macrame knotting.
6. After the final wood bead, make one final square knot.
7. Take all four strands of hemp, leave a 1/2 inch of hemp and then tie an overhand knot.
8. Add a dab of Hypo Cement to the knot and trim the ends.
9. Wrap three times, clasp the knot through the loop and you're all done!

• XCR-3511 - Beadsmith Natural Hemp Twine Bead Cord 1mm / 197 Feet (60 Meters)
  Project uses 22 Feet. You will need 1 package.


• BWD-0190 - Pukalet Wood Beads, Dyed Round 4x5mm, 100 Pieces, Robles Brown Lacquer
  Project uses 80 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-6116 - BeadSmith Large Macrame Board For Braiding 14x10 Inches