17. Chevron Heart Pattern Friendship Bracelet
What This Idea Means
An advanced variation of the chevron knotting technique, this pattern uses precise directional forward and backward knots to form a repeating row of tiny woven hearts down the bracelet center.
How to Make It
- Set Up Threads: Cut 8 strands of floss (4 dark pink, 4 white). Arrange symmetric strands: Pink-White-Pink-White-White-Pink-White-Pink.
- Knot Top Chevron: Complete two standard chevron row cycles.
- Form Heart Arches: Knot the inner white strands outward over the pink strands using backward knots to form curved heart top arches.
- Close Heart Base: Bring outer pink strands inward using forward knots to meet in the center, closing the bottom point of the heart.
- Repeat Row Sequence: Repeat the heart cycle continuously down the bracelet.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: Follow a step-by-step color diagram closely for the heart transition rows to avoid misplacing directional knots.
- Variations: Use red and white threads for a classic Valentine’s day look, or pastel tones for a subtle motif.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Embroidery floss (2 high-contrast colors)
- Heart pattern knotting diagram
- Clipboard or tape
- Scissors