St. Patrick’s Day Braided Bracelet

Create this green St. Patrick’s Day themed braided bracelet using the square knot technique.
Materials
- Scissors
- Clipboard
Instructions
Step 1. Gather your supplies.
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| Step 2.
Cut (2) pieces of Braiding Cord to 7 ½ feet in length. Fold the strands in half and tie the folded ends into one knot with a small loop. Now you have one big knot and 4 strands of cord. |
| Step 3.
Clip knot under clip of clipboard in order to secure the bracelet for crafting. Separate the four strands and begin creating square knots. To learn how to make a square knot, click here. |
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| Step 4. Make (8) square knots in a row. Thread (1) green Pony Bead onto the center base strands. |
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| Step 5.
Create (2) square knots. |
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| Step 6.
Thread on another green bead to the center base strands and repeat (2) square knots. |
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| Step 7.
Thread on a third green bead to the center base strands and begin creating more square knots. |
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Create (8) total square knots after the third bead. |
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| Step 9.
To create the design shown, use the following pattern: (8) square knots, (1) green bead, (2) square knots, (1) green bead, (2) square knots, (1) green bead and repeat for desired length. |
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| Step 10.
Once you are at your desired length, you will need to create a closure to secure your bracelet. Start by making a double knot at the end of the bracelet with all four strands. |
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| Step 11.
Thread (1) green bead through all four strands. |
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| Step 12.
Leave a small gap and tie a second double knot with all four strands. |
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| Step 13.
Use scissors to trim excess strands. |
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| Step 14.
To wear bracelet, wrap around wrist, slip final green bead through original knot and pull to tighten. |