How to Make Friendship Bracelets With Weave Wheels
A weave wheel, also known as a braiding loom, is a circular disk with slits around the edges, which is used to braid strands of embroidery thread, cotton or yarn. You can purchase a weave wheel from a craft store, or you can make one at home out of an old cereal box. Once you master braiding with the weave wheel, you can use the same technique to create braided anklets and necklaces. You can use different colored strands of embroidery floss to create a friendship bracelet that matches your outfit and complements your personal style.
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Things You'll Need
- Embroidery floss (seven different colors)
- Scissors
- Weave wheel (8 slots)
Instructions
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Measure and cut a 20-inch piece of thread from one of the colored strands of embroidery floss. Repeat with the other six strands.
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Align the tops of the seven strands of embroidery floss. Tie a single knot about 2 inches below the tops of the seven strands.
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Insert the knot through the center of the weave wheel, so that the knot is under the weave wheel and the seven strands are facing toward you.
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Insert each strand into one slot on the outer edge of the weave wheel, so that you are left with one empty slot. Ensure all the strands are untangled before moving on to Step 5.
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Pick up the strand that is three strands to the right of the empty slot. Place the strand into the empty slot.
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Repeat Step 5 until you have braided the desired length of bracelet (the braid is formed underneath the weave wheel).
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Tie a single knot around the bottom of the braid. Leave enough loose thread after the knot to tie the bracelet around your wrist. Trim off any excess embroidery floss with scissors.
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Tips & Warnings
Untangle the strands of embroidery floss as you go along.
Scissors should only be used under the supervision of an adult.
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