Supplies needed
- 1 Open Lotus Link (94-3210-26)
- 2 Disk 3mm Spacer (93-0439-25)
- .5mm C-Lon Cord
- Super glue
Tools
- scissors
- optional: bracelet bending pliers
Skill Level: Beginning-Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 6-9”
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Macramé Lotus Bracelet PDF
Tip: Twisted Knot (or Half-Square Knot) macramé creates a spiral. Always start the knotting on the same side* rather than alternating as you would with flat square knots, allowing the knots to spiral as you work.
Steps
- Cut two 2' lengths of cord.
- Thread both cords through one of the large petals at one side of the lotus link, stopping halfway.
- Fold the cords in half around the link and tie an overhand knot. Pull tight against the link.
- Arrange the 4 cords so 2 are aligned at the center, and 1 is extended out on each side.
- Loop the end of the left cord loosely across the center cords, forming a loose C shape.
- Place the right cord over the bottom strand of the C, then wrap it underneath the strand, behind the 2 center cords, and up through the loop formed with the left cord. Pull both cords gently to tighten, bringing your knot all the way up to the original knot.
- Repeat Step 5-6 for 2". (See Tip*)
- Use the 2 outer cords to tie a strong square knot around the center 2 cords. Use a small amount of glue to secure the knot and let dry. Trim the 2 outer cords close to the knot, keeping the 2 center cords intact.
- Repeat Steps 1–8 on the other side of the lotus link.
- Arrange the bracelet so the 2 center cords on the right and the 2 on the left cross over one another, forming a circle.
- Cut 1' of cord. Thread it under the crossed cords from Step 10. Center the cord and tie an overhand knot.
- Begin working spiral macramé as before for 3/4". (You’ll be tying knots around 4 cords instead of 2 this time.)
- Repeat Step 8 being careful to apply glue ONLY to the knot in the outer cords and not the 4 center cords.
- Adjust bracelet to fit over widest part of hand, centering the 3/4" knotted section at the back.
- Pair the cords at one side of the bracelet and tie them in an overhand knot just outside the knotted section. String 1 disk spacer onto both strands and move it up to the knot, then tie a second overhand knot. Apply a small amount of glue to the second knot and trim excess cord. Repeat for the other side of the bracelet.
- Pull the ends of the bracelet away from each other to tighten. Pull the knotted sides of the bracelet away from each other to loosen.
- Optional: Use bracelet bending pliers to give a gentle curve to the lotus link. No bracelet bending pliers? Place the link against a small jar or other firm curved surface and press firmly.