Getting Started: Gather both pieces of hemp together. Fold in half. Tie an overhand knot 1/2" from the fold. Securely tape the loop to your work surface with masking tape. Arrange the green cords in the middle with a burgundy cord on each side. The green cords will be your holding cords and the burgundy cords will be working cords. Gently pull the green holding cords straight down and tape in place. They will be cords 2 and 3 in the diagrams below. The burgundy cords will be cords 1 and 4.
Making the square knots:
Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
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Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1.
Tighten.
Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.
Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1.
Tighten.
Make nine square knots with the burgundy cord. Untape the green holding cords and tape the burgundy cords in place. They will become the new holding cords. Make 1 square knot with the green cord. Make the second square knot 1/8" from the first. After tightening, slide the second knot up to the first knot causing the sides to loop outward slightly. The third knot should be made 1/4" from the second knot then pushed up. Continue in this manner, making each knot an additional 1/8" farther from the previous knot. Each side loop will get progressively larger to form the tree shape. Randomly add beads as you work to represent ornaments. After the eighth knot, slide on a bead to represent the base of the tree.
Switch holding cords back to the green cords and make square knots to complete your bracelet. Finish with an overhand knot. Trim ends leaving enough extra to tie on the bracelet.
Macramé
Holiday Bracelet
