Generally speaking, when compared with animals, the most instinctive and prominent skills of us human beings are thinking and talking. And when needs to communicate and exchange thoughts with others, words is absolutely best tool. Hence, among lager amount of different kinds of string bracelets, I picked the most standing out and worthwhile one: how to make string bracelets with words, for example the sentence “I love you” in today’s project.

Supplies you may need:

1mm Nylon Thread

Lighter

Scissors

How to make string bracelets with words?

Step1: preparation

First of all, the fundamental knots in this string bracelet are merely simple “Double half hitch”. And they can be further divided into two types: the horizontal and vertical. The main difference between them is the previous one should regard Magenta Thread as Holding end but the latter as working end. After making sure of the point, you can start the subject how to make string bracelet with words:

1. Get 7 strands of 2m long Yellow Nylon Threads and 1 of 3m longer Magenta;

2. Lay both yellow stripes on flat desk and cross the Magenta above as picture shows. Assemble all separate strands by tying horizontal Double Half Hitch.

3. Repeat same processes for two lines.

Step2: design the first word “I”

The word “I” is consist of 2 horizontal Double Half Hitch knots and 5 vertical ones. After finishing tying, you will see the Magenta “I” for your string bracelet. 

Step3: design the word “L”

To get a “L”, you can firstly make the above Alphabet “I” and then two lines that made of 6 horizontal and 1 vertical basic knots; finally a row of 5 horizontal and 2 vertical as picture shows.

Step4: complete pattern “LOVE”

In accord with the way how you act before and you can complete the whole pattern “love” soon. 

Step5: ending work

In the next part, just continually tying the basic Double Half Hitch knots and adopts vertical and horizontal ones properly and fitly.

In the end, make a natural closure by square knots with an extra thread. 

While practice how to make string bracelets with words, ensure you are in calm and relax mood. Besides, be aware of lines and processes you are dealing with and then you will find this string pattern is not as complex as you image. After exercise over and over, you will develop into real seasoned amateur then. At that moment, you are able to design other different kinds of string bracelets. Just enjoy yourself!