How Do You Begin The Alternating Knot Hemp Bracelet?
The alternating square knot is an easy knot that is based on the square knot. It uses the same knotting technique as the square knot with only one difference. It uses the two middle, or carrier strand, one at a time to create a line of square knots with an interesting lace like edging. Cut two equal lengths of hemp string and fold them in half. You will want the two lengths of string to be twice as long as your finished project is going to be. Fold the two lengths of hemp in half and tie a loop knot. This knot will help you knot the cords together and be part of the clasp when finished. To make the knot, take 2 inches of doubled section of hemp thread and wrap them around your finger, take the loop of thread and slip it under the loop around your finger and pull tight. Secure the loop around something and lay the four length of hemp down flat. Take the far left string of hemp and push it to the side. You’ll only be working with three threads at a time. Make the first side of a square k
