Braiding the Top of a Bracelet - Two ways
First One - this type is good for when the pattern is symmetrical at the top1. After you have cut out your string fold in half
2. Tie a knot a little off center
3. Braid the strings a short ways. The length of the braid depends on the width of the bracelet
4. Tie a knot at the end of the braid
5. Pull each individual string on both knots tight to tighten the knots
6. Pin the top down so the knots are apart
7. When starting to knot make sure to keep the big knots on the outside.
8. If you try and pull the knots tight in the beginning or dont separate the big knots the bracelet will look messed up.
Second One - this type is good for when the colors are split in half (pattern 2667)
1. Split the strings and half like your making two bracelets. Then fold in half and braid like the above but take out the knots
2. Tie one braid in a loop. Put the other braid through the first loop and tie in a loop
3. Pin the knots apart and be sure they stay apart when you start knotting
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