Herringbone Weave

Learn This Friendship Bracelet Technique

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueKnots & Macrame

Time1-3 Hours

Learn how to do herringbone weave knotting for friendship bracelets. author signature

Follow these simple instructions to create a colorful friendship bracelet for your closest friend. The herringbone weave creates a beautiful design full of dynamic movement. With practice you can use these same steps to create necklaces, anklets, and chokers that you'll adore

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

Cut one strand of each color (four strands total) 8 times the desire bracelet length plus 8-inches for finishing. Fold the strands in half and knot 2-inches from the end.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 1

Separate the strands and position them so that the colors mirror each other. Tape the knotted end and the strands to the work surface or pin to a knotting board.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 2

Start with the far left strand (string A) and loop it over and then under string B. Bring the end up through string A and B.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 3

Hold string B straight as you pull the knot taunt.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 4

Repeat step three and four to form a left overhand knot.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 5

Working toward the center, take string A and make a left overhand knot around string C and then D. Stop knotting.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 6

From the far right side, take strand A and make right overhand knots around strands B, C and D.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 7

Knot strands A and A in either a left or right overhand knot. Be sure to use the same knot, either a left overhand or a right overhand knot throughout the bracelet so that the center knots all go in the same direction.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 8

Stands A and A are now the two center strands and B and B become the outside strands.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 9

Starting with strand B, repeat steps three thru eight to the desired bracelet length. Always starting with the outermost strands and working towards the center.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 10

Gather all the strands together and make a knot to secure. Trim ends, and knot to prevent fraying if necessary.

Making Herringbone Weave Step 11

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