Make a Unity Bracelet

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Make a Unity Bracelet
By ClassBrain Staff
Jul 21, 2006, 4:18pm

Unity Bracelets

Make a unity bracelet to remember all those who died on September 11th. Wear it yourself or mail it to MakingFriends.com and they will make sure it goes to someone who will wear it with pride. The 5th anniversary of 9-11-2001 is the perfect time to spend a few minutes with your friends making these special bracelets.

Here are some message ideas:

WE CARE

I REMEMBER

USA

UNITE

HERO

WTC

Send your bracelets to:
Unity Bracelets
MakingFriends.com
7 Dogwood Road
Kings Park, NY 11754

Please put your first name, age, city and state on a tag on the bracelet.

You Need:
* 2 Yards each of Red and Blue Embroidery Floss
* Alphabet Beads
* Masking Tape
* White Glue

Instructions:

Preparing your cord:
Cut floss into two 2 yard lengths. Fold both pieces 18" from the end. Gather the folded strands together. You now have two 18" strands and two 54" strands. Tie all together into a knot 1/2" from the fold creating a small loop. Secure by taping to table top at loop. You could also use a clipboard. Pull both 18" strands taut and tape down ends. These will become strands 2 & 3 in the diagrams below. Twirl strands 2 and 3 together at the ends with a little white glue to stiffen. Let dry.

Making a half knot:

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.

Cross strand 4 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 1.

Bring strand 1 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 4. Tighten. Continue tying for 1" to 2", allowing bracelet to twist gently.

Adding Beads:
String beads on strand 2 and 3, separating them with a square knot.

Finishing:
When you reach the desired length, make a knot. Remove tape. Trim ends, leaving enough to tie on wrist.

Published with the permission of ©2001 MakingFriends.com, Inc.

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