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To make a simple adjustable bracelet, all you need is 1 meter (37.4 in) of paracord or satin nylon cord and whatever beads you’d like to decorate it with. Whether you’d like to close your bracelet using a barrel knot or a macrame square knot, this craft project can be cheap, easy, and fun to do. Keep reading to learn how to create your own cute adjustable bracelet.

Things You Should Know

  • Overlap the ends of a 1 meter (37.4 in) long cord to create a loop. Place your finger over the overlapping cords.
  • Pull the end of the cord back and inside the loop to create a smaller loop around your finger. Repeat this process 3 more times to create 3 small loops.
  • Slide the loops off your finger and thread the end of the cord through all 3 loops. Pull tightly and slide the loops close together to create a tight adjustable knot.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Adjustable Bracelet with Single Knot

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Measure and cut out 1 meter (37.4 inches) of 2 mm thick paracord or satin nylon cord. Overlap the ends of the cords with the longer side on top.[1] Make sure the opening of the loop is slightly larger than your wrist size.
    • Slide any colorful beads you’d like onto the middle of the bracelet.[2]
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Place your index finger where the cords overlap. Bring the longer side of the cord down the back and inside the bracelet loop to create a smaller loop around your index finger.[3]
    • Wrap the same cord around your finger at least 3 more times to create 3 loops.
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Pull the end of the 1 m (37.4 in) cord tightly, sliding the loops close together, to tie a barrel knot.[4]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    To tie a simple knot, loop the end of the 1 m (37.4 in) cord around itself and pull the end through the loop.[5]
    • Optionally, use a lighter to quickly singe the ends of the cord so they don’t unravel.
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Method 2
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Adjustable Bracelet with Double Knot

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Measure and cut 1 meter (37.4 in) of cord and tie a barrel knot at one end. Place your finger over where both cords overlap and tie a second barrel knot on the other side of the bracelet using the free cord.[6]
    • Knot each end of the cord by looping the end around itself and pulling it through the loop.
    • Optionally, use a lighter to singe the ends of the cord so the material doesn’t unravel.
Method 3
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Adjustable Bracelet with Macrame Sliding Knot

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Lay the cord that’s 10 cm (3.9 in) longer than your wrist down on the table so that the ends overlap each other, creating a loop. Tape the ends of the bracelet cord down on a table to make it easier to work with.[7]
    • The 10 cm (3.9 in) cord will be your bracelet. The 25 cm (9.8 in) long cord will be the square knot.
    • Slide any colorful beads you’d like onto the middle of the bracelet before you tape it to the table.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Pull the cord underneath the overlapped ends and tie an overhand knot. Push the cord underneath the overlapping ends of your bracelet so that both sides of the cord are even. Cross the ends over each other, pull the top cord underneath the overlapping cords, and pull on both ends tightly to tie a basic overhand knot.[8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Tie 4 or 6 macrame square knots. Cross the left side of the cord over the bracelet and under the right side to create a loop. Pull the right end of the cord under the bracelet and through the loop. Pull tightly on both ends. Cross the right side of the cord over the bracelet and under the left side to create a loop, then pull the right end under the bracelet and through the loop.[9]
    • Repeat this step twice to tie 4 square knots or 3 times to tie 6 knots.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Adjustable Bracelets
    Seal the end of the square knot with glue before trimming the ends.[10] Knot each end of the bracelet so the sliding closure doesn’t slip off.
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This article was reviewed by Cory Schifter and by wikiHow staff writer, Cheyenne Main. Cory Schifter is a Jeweler, Certified Jewelry Appraiser, and the Owner of Casale Jewelers in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. Casale Jewelers is known for its selection of fine jewelry, designer brands, engagement rings, certified diamonds, custom-made jewelry, and watches. Cory has over 10 years in the jewelry industry and is a certified jewelry appraiser. Cory was featured on NY1 News “Got it Made in New York” for Casale Jewelers’ custom design business and Casale Jewelers was recognized by American Express and Facebook in 2012 as one of the top five small businesses in the nation. This article has been viewed 30,980 times.
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