DIY Braided Hemp Anklet

Materials:

• 1mm hemp cording
• Six beads of your choice (to stick with the earthy or boho style hemp is known for, I chose wooden beads)
• A clipboard
• A ruler
• A pair of scissors

Instructions:

1. Measure and cut three 42” strands of hemp. Tip: It's easier to measure one strand using a ruler and use that strand as a guide to measure the rest of the strands.
    
2. Bring the three strands of hemp together and fold them in half. You now have six strands. Secure one half of your six strands with the clipboard, about 1” away from the fold. Braid about 2”. Now make your fold again by folding the braid in half. Make an overhand knot just below the braided loop.
    
3. Separate the strands so you have three groups with two strands in each group. Make a 3/4” braid. Tip: If you want a more tight and even braid, keep the two side groups perpendicular to the center group, forming almost like a “T” shape. For a looser braid, keep the two side groups almost parallel to the middle group, forming a “Y” shape.
    
4. String a bead on your left group. Make a 3/4” braid. String a bead on your right group. Make a 3/4” braid.
    
5. Repeat last step until you have reached about 9-10”. Make an overhand knot to secure your work. Separate the six strands into two groups with three strands in each group. With each group, make a 6” braid and secure the ends with an overhand knot. Trim any excess.
    
6. To tie off your anklet, first wrap it around your anklet. Next, thread one of the braids through the loop. Make a knot and/or a bow using both braids.

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