How to Make a Hemp Zigzag Friendship Bracelet with Beads

1. Measure out two string of hemp cord. For a bracelet you want them both to be 65 inches, for a necklace 130 inches. Line up the two strings and find the middle of each, fold in half. Tie a basic knot to create a loop. Attach the loop to a clipboard
2. Number the strings in your head from left to right 1,2,3,4. Starting at the left take the first string and tie a forward knot onto string 2. Tie another forward knot on string two to make it a double forward knot.
3. Keep making a double forward knot on each string until string 1 reaches the end. Follow the same pattern for the rest of the strings: 2 double forward knot on 3, 2 double forward knot on 4, 2 double forward knot on 1. Then 3 on 4, 3 on 1, 3 on 2. Keep going until you reach the begging with the string going 1,2,3,4 from left to right. This will create your "zig."
4. Flip the bracelet over. Now the strings from left to right are 4,3,2,1. Start with string 4 and tie a double forward knot on string 3. It's the same pattern as before only the strings are flipped. This creates your "zag."
5. When you are back at the start, 4,3,2,1, flip the bracelet over again. Do the same pattern as how you started. When you get back to the starting string just flip it. Keep going until you reach your desired length.
6. Adding beads is easy. Depending on your bead's hole feed it onto both or one of the middle strings. Keep doing the same pattern as usual and your bead will be attached.

TIPS:

Always make sure that you are doing a double forward knot on each string or your bracelet will curl.

Pull each string tight to prevent holes.

You can use on solid color or multiple colors.

If you want a thicker necklace or bracelet just add more strings. For example: 3 will give you 6, 4 will give you 8, ect.