7. Vintage Wave Pattern Friendship Bracelet
What This Idea Means
The wave pattern (or ocean wave) friendship bracelet uses diagonal knotting variations to create flowing, rhythmic crests that resemble breaking sea waves. It is a symbolic gift for friends who share memories by the ocean.
How to Make It
- Set Up Threads: Cut 5 strands of blue shades and 3 strands of foam-white embroidery floss. Anchor at the top.
- Knot Background: Use dark blue threads to knot diagonal lines across the lighter background.
- Curve the Wave: Change knotting direction from forward knots to forward-backward knots at the edge to curve the thread back, forming the wave peak.
- Outline Foam: Use the white thread to outline the curved wave crest with tight knots.
- Repeat Sequence: Repeat the wave cycle down the bracelet length and finish with braided ends.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: Follow a printed knotting pattern grid if you are new to direction-changing knots (forward-backward knots).
- Variations: Use sunset colors (orange, pink, gold) to transform ocean waves into rolling mountain silhouettes.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Embroidery floss (navy, cyan, white, light blue)
- Clipboard or tape
- Printout pattern grid (optional)
- Scissors