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The site already has several articles about baubles, but in the comments the phrases constantly pop up: “I don’t understand anything,” “so how to weave baubles from floss.” Therefore, we decided to write a detailed article about weaving baubles from floss, types of knots and tell you that in reality everything is very simple.

In oblique weaving of baubles, 4 different knots are used, they are designated differently and are woven differently. These should be woven in rows from left to right, or from right to left, and not in any other way, and not as the arrows show. In this case, the arrows only show which knot needs to be tied. You can learn how to weave baubles with oblique weaving using our master class: .

You can also watch how to weave baubles with oblique weaving in our video:

3. How to weave baubles with straight weave with two colors (including baubles with names)

There are already articles on this topic on our website that tell how baubles are woven using straight weave. This is a master class and... On the generator page you can create your own individual bauble design with any name or text.

You can see how to weave baubles using straight weave in two colors in our video:

4. How to weave baubles with straight weave with a large number of colors

Straight weave baubles with two colors are woven differently than baubles with many colors. In this article we will not describe this technique; it deserves special attention. We analyzed this weaving in the master class. You can create a bauble pattern yourself thanks to ours.

Also watch the video on how to weave multi-color baubles using straight weaving (more than 2 colors):

5. How to weave baubles with sharp arrows (braid)

To weave this bauble, take floss threads a little more than a meter long. 6 colors, 2 pieces of each color. Lay out the threads symmetrically, connect them into a bundle and tie them in a knot at a distance of 7 centimeters from the edge. Thread a pin through the knot and attach it to the pillow, or glue the beginning of the bauble to the table with tape. Divide the threads in half.

Start on the left side with the outer color, ours is red. Using this thread, make a figure of four over the second thread, then pass the first thread under it and thread it through the hole as shown in the photo.

Tighten the knot by pulling the first thread upward to the right. Repeat this knot again, you will get a double knot, this is what the whole bauble will be woven with. Thus, our first thread moved from the left side one position to the right and became the second. Using exactly the same knot, we tie the second thread around the third and so on until the second thread reaches the center. This is one half of the bauble.

Now take the thread from the other side, ours is also red. We will make knots from right to left. To do this, we do everything symmetrically: we bend the red thread over the orange one in the form of a mirrored four. Then we also thread it inside and tighten it to the left up. The main thing is not to forget that this knot must be made twice on each thread.

We continue to knit knots with this thread from left to right until it reaches the middle. Tie a knot with two middle threads of the same color in order to tie the halves together. So we have finished the first line of our bauble. The remaining rows are knitted in exactly the same way with two outer threads of the same color.

When you finish the bauble (you can tell by simply trying it on your hand, take into account only a little free space in order to tie the bauble), tie a regular knot using all the threads, and then braid it.

This bauble can also be made asymmetrical; to do this, first lay out the threads without symmetry. If you don't stop in the middle, you will end up with a classic oblique braided bauble. Don't forget that the knots need to be tied twice. And don't skip the middle when you knit.

6. How to make a bauble with rhinestones

There are many ways to weave baubles, and we will also look at how to make any bauble more unique and shiny.

We make a bauble with rhinestones. To do this, we will need a ready-made bauble (we will take a woven bauble with arrows), a chain with rhinestones, a floss thread, a needle and scissors.

Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. Pass the needle through the bauble from the bottom up at the very beginning of the bauble. Or, to better hide the knot, you can thread the thread through the knot at the very beginning of the bauble. Place a chain with rhinestones in the center of the bauble.

Make a stitch between the first two rhinestones. Then pass the needle from bottom to top again, this time trying to get it in the middle between the second and third stone.

Continue this way until the end of the bauble. After the last stitch, tie a knot on the reverse side. Or again, thread it through the knot at the end of the bauble. Then trim the edge of the thread.

Our bauble with rhinestones is ready.

7. How to make a bauble with thorns

To create a bauble with spikes we will need: any bauble, 5 chrome spikes with fasteners, a screwdriver and scissors.

Make marks with a marker to ensure even placement of the spikes. Use a ruler, or calculate by thread. Pierce in the marked places with scissors so that the screw can come through.

Place the screw through the hole and screw it into the tenon using a screwdriver.

Repeat with the remaining spikes in the same way. That's all! Our thorned bauble is ready.

8. How to make a bauble with a chain

In order to make a bauble with a chain, we will need: any ready-made bauble, a short chain with large links, a floss thread, a needle and scissors.

Thread the floss thread through the needle. Then untie one knot at the end of the bauble and tie it together with the end of our thread. On the reverse side, thread the needle first from the very edge of the bauble.

Place the chain near the bauble and thread the needle through the first link. Pass the needle through the back of the baubles again, so that the needle is near the second link of our chain.

Continue this way until the end of the bauble. The chain will need to be adjusted to the length of the bauble. To do this, straighten the link that extends beyond the length of the bauble and remove the rest of the chain. Make two stitches on the last link. After this, untie the bauble knot and tie it together with our thread.

Trim the remaining thread. Your updated shiny bauble is ready. Does she really look brighter now?

9. How to weave baubles with nuts

Using ordinary hex nuts you can weave a very original bauble. It somewhat resembles a spine. This bauble will look great on a guy’s hand. And nuts can be bought at any hardware store in different colors and sizes.

For this bauble we will need a spool of cotton rope, hex nuts (the quantity depends on you) and scissors.

Take three ropes, tie them into a knot, leaving ends 5-10 centimeters long free. After the knot, start braiding with a regular 3-5 centimeter braid.

Next, before making a strand with the left thread, put a nut on it, press the nut tightly to the pigtail and make a strand with the left thread. If your thread or rope is not very thick, then you can make a ring inside the nut (by wrapping the nut with thread), and then weave further. This way, the not very thick rope will not wear out very quickly.

Hold the left nut with your finger. Before making a strand now with the right thread, put a nut on it and make a strand. Hold the nut with your finger in the same way so that it is pressed tightly against the pigtail.

Then there will be a new thread on the left, thread the nut and knit the bauble in the same way. We try to knit tightly so that the nuts do not dangle or become loose after a couple of days of wear.

We repeat the steps and weave a bauble. We calculate the required length according to our wrist, taking into account the free space before and after the nuts.

After we have finished braiding the nuts, we again make 3-5 centimeters of a regular braid, tie a knot and leave another 5-10 centimeters of the free end of the ropes.

We wrap the bauble 2-3 times around the wrist and tie it. Our bauble with nuts is ready!

10. How to weave baubles and tied chains

Shiny chains tied with multi-colored floss threads look impressive, right? And they are made very simply. Let's learn how to weave them. We will need: a chain with large links, floss threads of different colors, two hair clips and scissors.

Let's cut 2 sets of 15 threads each. The length of one thread should be 4 times the length of our bracelet. Tie both sets of threads into one knot, leaving 5 centimeters free. Put a pin on each set of threads; they will help you easily thread the threads into the links of the chain and weave a bauble.

Place the threads to the left of the chain. Pull the first set of threads through the first link of the chain using a bobby pin, as shown in the photo.

Place the second set of threads on top of the first. Thread the second set of threads through the same chain link from the bottom up.

We move on to the second link, again put the first color on top of the second and thread it into the second link from the bottom up. We repeat in the same way with the second color. We have a chain with fairly large links, so in each link we make a braid with each set of threads. If you have a bracelet with smaller links, you can weave one pass into each link.

Repeat the steps until you reach the end of the chain, then tie a knot and trim the ends. So our bauble is ready. You can tie the chain on both sides, it will also turn out interesting. To do this, simply turn the chain over to the other side and weave according to the same instructions.

11. How to weave a friendship necklace

Let's learn how to weave a wonderful necklace. It looks interesting. It can also be given as a gift, just like a friendship bracelet. And they are quite easy to weave.

Well, we will need: cotton rope, floss threads, nuts and washers, spools of thread and scissors.

In order to make a necklace of two colors, we take two skeins of floss and wind them on spools to make it easy to weave. Then we take a rope of the required length and tie it together with the threads in one large knot. We fasten the end with tape to the table, or with a pin to the sofa. Let's start weaving in red, which means we hold the purple color in our left hand so that it is taut along with the rope. We take the red color in our right hand, make a loop in the shape of a four with a thread over the rope, then thread the spool into the resulting loop from the bottom up (see photo) and tighten the knot by pulling the spool up to the right. We repeat this knot many times until you decide to change the color.

Changing the color is very easy. To do this, simply transfer the red spool to your left hand and pull it, and with the purple thread we begin to knit knots, as described above.

You can change the colors as you wish. You can add washers or nuts in the middle of the friendship necklace and then tie the knots again. When you are finished knitting, untie the first knot and tie both ends of the necklace into one knot. In addition, the necklace will look much more interesting if there are more colors. You can weave a large number of thread colors in the same way, just hold all the currently unused thread spools in your left hand. It turns out such beauty!

12. How to weave a bauble wrapped chain with rhinestones

For this bauble we will need: 110-140 centimeters of leather cord one and a half millimeters thick, 30-40 centimeters of a chain of balls or crystals, 150-180 centimeters of thread, a brass nut and scissors. The length varies depending on your wrist size. It is designed to be wrapped twice around the wrist and tied.

Fold the leather cord in half to create a loop. The size of the loop must be selected in such a way that the nut, which will act as a fastener, fits tightly into it. Run the thread along a leather cord a couple of centimeters long. Then we begin to wrap the rest of the thread around the cord in the opposite direction from the loop. Pull the thread tightly so that the end does not jump out and unravel.

Place a chain with balls between the two halves of the leather cord. Wrap the thread tightly between each individual ball.

Continue wrapping the chain until the bauble reaches the required length.

When you reach the required length, tie a knot with three threads (thread and two halves of leather cord).

Then thread the nut and tie another knot. Trim off any excess ends.

The bauble with wrapped rhinestones is ready. Please note that the size is designed for two rings around the wrist. If you want to make one turn, or vice versa more, calculate in relation to these dimensions.

13. How to weave macrame baubles

Square knots, which are used in macrame, also look very impressive in baubles. Only we will take brighter materials. Instead of thread, we will use nylon cord of different colors. Add shiny metal and stones and get shiny macrame baubles.

So, we will need: four meters of nylon cord half a millimeter thick, metal jewelry or stones, a needle and scissors.

Cut the nylon cord like this: 2 pieces of 75 centimeters, 2 pieces of 50 centimeters and 1 piece of 25 centimeters. Fold one half-meter piece of nylon cord in half, thread the resulting loop into the ring, and thread the end of the thread into this loop and tighten. Repeat with the second half-meter end on the other side. This way we will fix the ring. These threads will remain motionless for us.

Take one piece of nylon cord 75 centimeters long, bend it in half and place the center under the cord tied to the ring. Turn the right part of the cord to the left, place the left part of the cord above the right and thread it into the loop formed on the right from the bottom up as shown in the photo.

Pull the knot tightly and push it up until it stops.

Next, we turn the left part of the cord to the right, lift the right part above it, and then thread it into the loop on the left in the same way from bottom to top and tighten the knot. It turns out to be a mirror image of the previous node.

We repeat the knots left and right until the required length of the bauble is reached. Please note that the fastener will take up about one and a half centimeters.

When you're done, take the left side of the cord first and thread it along the center part 4-5 knots from the back of the bauble.

Repeat the same steps with the right half of the cord.

When you thread the cords, cut off the excess part, and the small pieces that remain sticking out can be additionally melted and sealed using a lighter for better fixation. We weave in the same way on the other side of the ring with a second piece of cord 75 centimeters long.

Next we will make it so that the bauble can be moved apart and tightened. It will turn out solid and without knots. Take the piece of cord that we cut off as extra and temporarily tie the cords of the ends of the bauble together.

Next, take the last piece of nylon cord 25 centimeters long, fold it in half, and start knitting the same left and right knots as we knitted earlier on the bracelet itself.

Make knots about one and a half centimeters long. Thread the ends of the cord that we knitted back and seal them with a lighter. Remove the temporary knots that tied the two ends of the bauble.

Thus, with the help of the central cords we can now adjust the size of the bauble. Select the desired length and tie knots at the ends, and then trim off the excess.

All. The adjustable macrame bauble is ready! As a decoration in the center, you can take whatever your imagination comes up with.

14. How to weave beaded baubles

Let's make another unusual bauble - threads plus beads. For this bauble we need 1.2 meters of thread, beads, a button, and scissors.

Cut the thread into two pieces, one 70 cm, the other 50 cm. Fold the long thread in half. Then attach one end of the short thread to the ends of the long thread and make a bend at half of the long thread. Look at the photo what it looks like. You get a loop and three ends of thread 35 centimeters long and one short end.

We tie a knot, leaving a loop of such a size that the selected button fits tightly. Then cut off the fourth short tip.

We begin to weave a regular braid with three threads. After three centimeters of the braid, we thread the beads onto the left thread.

Press the beads onto the braid and cross the center thread with the left thread. Now put the beads on the right thread and cross the center thread with the right thread.

Hold the beads with your finger as you weave to make the bauble tight. Continue braiding the braid, alternately threading the beads from the left to the right.

When the size of the bauble is sufficient for your hand, we again braid a bead-free braid of the same length as at the beginning. Tie a knot at the end.

After the knot, put a button on the threads and tie a double knot.

Cut off the excess part. So our bauble with beads is ready.

You can take threads and beads of any colors, try, experiment, you will like it!

15. How to weave a bauble with hooks

Let's look at another option on how to weave baubles. This will be a bauble with hooks. It is not difficult to make, in addition, it has one interesting advantage, which I will talk about at the end of the master class.

Well, let's get started. For this bauble we will need:
- a cord 2 mm thick, about 60 cm long, instead you can use flexible wire, twine, or something similar;
- copper hook;
- ruler;
- pliers;
- lighter.

Before you begin, seal the ends of the cord with a lighter so that it does not unravel when worn. Take a pair of pliers and bend the hook on one side until it stops so that the cord cannot come out. Bend it on the other side too, but so that the cord can pass through.

Now we will make an adjustable knot. Thread one end of a 6-inch cord through the fully curled side of the hook. Bend 8 centimeters of the cord back towards the hook, 5 centimeters of which turn towards you. We will tie a knot with this end.

Wrap it around all the threads, making two circles towards the left loop. Thread the end through the left loop.

Hold it with your left hand and with your right press the skeins to the left until the knot is tied tightly. You can check that you have tied the knot correctly by holding the hook in your right hand and pulling the cord with your left. The knot should move close to the hook.

At the other end of the cord you need to make the same knot. There is no need to thread it through the hook. In this case, the turns of the end of the cord must be wound in the direction to the right.

Pass the end of the cord into the right loop and tighten the knot, moving the turns to the right as well.

Trim the ends of the cord and resolder them with a lighter if necessary. Now our bracelet is ready. It needs to be wrapped around your hand 2-3 times and adjusted with the second sliding knot.

Now here's an interesting point. Instead of a hook, you can use anything. You just need a hook on one side, and on the other you can drill a hole if necessary. This is how you can make this bauble for a guy. Especially if he is a fisherman, it will be very relevant. A designer version of a fish hook is used here.

If you show your imagination, you can use any item that can highlight and convey the owner’s hobbies. For musicians, for example, you can take a keychain in the form of a note, on one side you can fasten the cord to its tail, and on the other, drill a hole in its base. It will also look stylish and interesting. Show your imagination and surprise your friends!

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The idea of creating baubles takes its roots from North America. These wonderful jewelry in the form of bracelets were invented by the Indians, who, when creating a bauble, gave it a special meaning and endowed it with the powers of a friendship talisman. Subsequently, all the traditions associated with weaving bracelets of friendship and love were adopted by hippies and brought their own adjustments to them.

Nowadays, baubles have become a fairly common decoration that can even be purchased in stores. But still, for many, weaving such a bracelet for themselves remains a much more interesting activity than buying it ready-made. Since in this case you can make it individually for yourself according to your tastes and preferences, in addition, such a product can be an excellent gift, since receiving things made by yourself is always more pleasant. You can weave baubles using various materials, but one of the most common is floss threads. It’s not that difficult to do this on your own, even for beginners; the main thing is to choose the most suitable and easier method for yourself.

Tips and instructions on how to start weaving floss baubles for beginners

First of all, in order to start learning and weaving baubles from floss, for beginners you need to purchase the following materials for work:

Floss threads of various colors (The length of the thread for the future product is always taken 4 times longer than the future decoration itself).
A pin, tape, clip or tablet as a device for fastening threads.
Then choose the most convenient method for attaching the threads needed for the upcoming work. Let's take a closer look at a few of them:

1 way. Each individual thread is tied at one end with a knot to a pin. And the pin itself is attached to the fabric or the back of a chair, for example.

Method 2. The threads are secured using a tablet - a special board with a clamp.

3 way. For this method, take a clamp, and put floss threads between it and a book or thick notebook. After which the clamp is secured.

4 way. The prepared threads, collected in a bundle, are secured at the ends to any surface on which it will be convenient to work, using wide tape.
In each method, the threads must be correctly distributed in advance according to the color scheme according to the chosen pattern of weaving the floss baubles.

Knots are the basis for weaving each bauble, that is, the ability to make them. Having remembered the basic techniques for making knots, as well as their symbols, it will be quite easy for any beginner to understand all the patterns of weaving baubles. The most common are the following nodes:

Main knot. This knot has this name because the entire weaving of baubles is based on it. It is performed using two threads, as follows. One of the threads, in this case yellow, is slipped under the other, so as to form a loop into which the same yellow thread is threaded. Afterwards, the loop is pulled to the base of the weave and tightened tightly. It is very important that all knots are the same size.

Half knot. This knot is already made with four threads. To tie it, the two middle threads must be pulled and secured, for example, with tape. After which the thread located on the left side moves over the fastened ones and is hooked under the rightmost thread. Then the rightmost thread is passed under the secured ones, threaded from below through the loop formed by the leftmost thread and both threads are tightened until a loop is formed.

Flat knot. This knot is made very simply; to do this, the left outer thread is draped over the middle ones, and the right outer thread is threaded from below into the resulting loop. After that, the right outer thread needs to be thrown over the middle ones and hooked under the left one, and the leftmost thread needs to be passed through the middle ones and thrown over the right one. Then the ends are pulled out to form a knot.

The most simple knots and instructions for them were presented to your attention, having learned how to make which every beginner will be able to weave baubles from floss with a simple pattern, and then begin to learn how to do something more complicated by choosing one of the methods you like.

Methods of weaving baubles

The most common and popular weaving methods are straight and oblique weaving. With the help of direct weaving, more complex patterns are made that form various designs, and the method of oblique weaving of baubles from floss is quite suitable and is an exciting activity for beginners, so we will consider it first.

Floss baubles with oblique weaving

Quite often, the beginning of the bauble is done using oblique weaving, which is done using 12 threads. The colors in a bundle of threads according to this method should be arranged as follows:

The threads are arranged in pairs according to color relative to each other, starting from the middle of the product and ending with its edge. After the threads are distributed correctly, their beginning is secured in the chosen method and the following steps are performed:

We make a fastening knot, approximately 10 cm from the beginning of the product.

We take two threads from the left edge. We put the first thread on the index finger, pulling it a little, and hold the second thread with the thumb and middle finger, the result should be a figure similar to the number four. We slip the outermost thread under the elongated second thread and thread it from top to bottom through the resulting figure and tighten the threads, carefully forming the first knot. Then a similar second knot is made on the same threads.

In the next step, we take two threads from the right edge and weave two knots in the same way as on the left side.

Then we take the second and third threads from the left edge and weave the same knots, and do the same on the right side. The action is repeated towards the middle until all the threads are woven together in pairs and the threads that were originally extreme become middle.

The second and subsequent rows are woven similarly to the first. At the end of the weaving, a securing knot is made. The result of all the weaving is a bauble with a pattern very similar to a multi-colored Christmas tree.

Straight weave floss baubles

When weaving a bauble from floss in a direct way, the working bundle of threads is divided into two groups, into single-color threads, which are the base of the bauble and multi-colored ones for the background and design, and the length of the thread for the pattern increases depending on how large it is. The essence of weaving a product using this method is that the threads of the pattern intertwine the threads of the base according to the pattern. The threads selected for creating floss baubles with straight weaving are attached in the following sequence, first those that will intertwine the base, that is, knit the pattern, and then the main threads and the background threads, that is, those from which the pattern begins. Let's take a closer look at the process of making a bauble using direct weaving using the following example.

How to weave baubles from floss with a “Ghost” pattern:

1. For the drawing, we take threads of five colors: gray for the background and black, red, white and blue for the image itself. The length of the threads for the pattern should be approximately 100-110 cm.

2. We first attach the threads that will not be used first, namely white, red and blue. Then those with which the products will begin: basic black and gray. Moreover, the gray thread should be the longest, since it will be used most often when weaving a pattern.

3. We start weaving the product with gray thread. To do this, take a thread of this color and first throw it over the left outer thread of black color, and then bring it under it and again over the base thread, bringing it out under its own beginning. After these manipulations, a loop is formed into which we thread a gray thread from top to bottom, then carefully pull it to the beginning of the weaving and tighten the resulting knot. After which we repeat the knot on the same thread a second time. In the same way, all 19 black threads of the base are intertwined with a gray thread, and then the next 4 rows.

4. After which the colors of the knots are selected according to the scheme. According to which, we first intertwine 8 black threads with gray thread (in two knots), after which we make 5 black knots. To do this, we intertwine the gray thread with black thread, making two knots in the same way as in point three and taking into account that the gray thread should remain motionless. Then again, according to the drawing, we make gray knots to the end of the row.

5. In the next row, black knots are knitted under black knots, and gray ones under gray ones.

6. In the sixth row, white is included in the weaving. A new color is introduced as follows: a gray thread is placed behind the weave, and a white thread is taken instead and the work continues further according to the scheme, that is, the black threads will be braided with a white thread.

7. After the required number of knots have been made with white thread and two black squares have been woven on thread of the same color, you can return the gray thread, weaving the pattern to the end.

8. We continue weaving according to the pattern until we reach the insertion of a blue thread.

9. We draw the thread in the same way as the white one, replacing the white color with blue and making a knot using the new color. And then we weave the pattern again according to the pattern.

10. In order for the blue thread to leave the weave unnoticed, it must be removed gradually. To do this, just as in the case of white, the thread is braided with two black squares and only after that we return the main background thread, that is, gray. Then we continue weaving according to the pattern again.

11. The red thread is introduced in the same way as the previous new colors of the pattern, after which the rest of the image is woven together with it. In order for the drawing to work out, it is very important to carefully weave the knots without deviating one step from the diagram.

12. After the weaving has been completed, we tie the remaining ends of the thread together so that we end up with four neat and identical knots.

13. The upper threads of white, blue, red and gray colors are secured with knots and cut off, and the black threads are secured with knots using a pin.

14. In order to hide errors on the wrong side, cut a rectangle of thin fabric to the required size and carefully sew it to the bauble.

As a result, we get this bauble:

How to weave floss baubles with names

Floss baubles with names are woven using two types of knots, shown in the following diagram:

The easiest way to weave floss baubles for beginners with an inscription will be if you use only two colors. Let's look at how this is done in more detail using the example of weaving the letter A.

Baubles take their roots back to the times of the Slavs. By the way, in those days they were considered amulets and drove away evil spirits. Today, of course, they are used in the form of decoration. Moreover, both among the female and male population. Most often people get carried away with this at a young age, but it is still important to know the secrets of the correct execution of the product. This will be discussed in our material.

In principle, baubles are very quick and easy to make, and the material does not require much expense. More precisely, you can make it from any available ones - from threads, ribbons or beads. With the latter, of course, you need more time, attention and enormous patience.

Most often girls make baubles. Boys somehow have slightly different hobbies, and they lack perseverance. But wearing such beauty is equally popular among everyone. Now you can buy baubles at a stall or store. But you must admit that it looks much prettier with your own hands. And if you give a bauble to a dear person, then for him it becomes simply priceless.

First, it’s worth highlighting what types of weaving there are:

oblique
direct
indefinite

Of course, for beginners it is better to first choose a simpler pattern and make it from floss threads. And you don’t need to take a large number of flowers. Now it’s worth understanding the method of attaching threads.

The easiest way is to use a clip that is attached to a thick notebook or book. After all, the threads must hold tightly so that they do not get lost in the process.
You can use a large pin. The threads are tied directly to a pin, which is attached, for example, to the back of a chair or armchair.
Each student has a tablet (board with a clip). And you don't need to invent anything. But to hold the threads more firmly, you can put a ruler.
And it’s very simple and quick - using tape.

Main nodule

It can be called the basis for weaving baubles. Let's just say that if you understand its principle (which is not difficult), then, combined with imagination, you can create masterpieces.

We take two threads, for example, red and yellow. Different colors to make it easier to understand
And now the yellow thread goes along the top of the first one. When making a loop, we stretch our thread (yellow) between the first and second thread
And this is how the knot is tied. It is important to ensure that they are the same size

Half knot

This knot looks like a spiral, which looks very interesting:

In this situation, we take four threads. Two threads will be one color (red), two will be another (blue).
And here is an important detail - the middle strands are stretched and secured. You can use a clamp, or even tape.
Now we work directly with blue threads. We lay the left one over our main strands, creating a loop, and let it go under the right thread.
Next, very carefully. We put the right thread under the main thread so that the left one remains in place. That is, it turned out to be a knot. But there is no need to tighten it.
And then, we pass the right thread between the main and left threads so that it turns out on top.
All! Now all that remains is to tighten this slightly intricate knot.

Flat knot

It also requires attention, since it is often used in this type of weaving. After all, it turns out to be very beautiful.

You also need a thread, for example, yellow and a thread, for example, blue. And also, two main threads. That is, a total of four laces are obtained. For convenience, we will call them by numbers. Yellow is one, and blue will be the fourth.
The principle of weaving is similar to the half knot, but the task is a little more complicated, let's say.
So, we also pass the first thread on top of the main strands and run it under the blue thread.
We put the fourth thread under them and bring it out on top of the yellow lace.
Now pay attention! Do not tighten the knot. Again we put our first thread on top of the main strands and bring it under the blue thread.
And we also bend the fourth fiber, put it in from below and bring it out from above the yellow thread.
That is, let’s say, it’s like we tied a half knot twice.

The easiest and fastest way:

If you really want a bauble, but have no desire to weave, then you can resort to a little trick.

We take 4-6 colors. More is possible, but the lace should not be very thick. But a thin one will not look so impressive.
By the way, the length of the thread should not be less than 60 cm and more than 70 cm.
We tie all the threads with a regular knot (“through the hand”). If someone doesn’t know or has forgotten, we’ll remind you. Hold one edge of the thread with your thumb and wrap it around your middle and index fingers. Then we thread the second end under the wound thread and thus form a knot.
We attach it in any way. And we begin to twist. It just needs to be tight and strong, very strong. And so on until the very end of the lace. Then, with one hand we hold the end, and with the finger of the other hand we hold the middle of the lace. Bend it in half, pull it well and remove the finger.
The threads will begin to twist themselves and, in this quick way, you will get a bauble.
Now all that remains is to fasten the ends of the bracelet.

In principle, this is the basic information that will help a novice master. Of course, there are other ways to weave, but in the beginning, you need to start with the basics.

How to weave baubles according to patterns?

The patterns were invented to make it easier to make some intricate pattern. After all, even if a drawing appears in your head, it is very difficult to bring it to life. As a rule, before any diagram there should be an explanation for it. But many still have questions about which direction the weaving is directed. After all, there are no detailed descriptions of the nodes.

It is worth noting that there are four nodes that are mainly used in circuits. We will call it that in order.

Node No. 1 or the left one in the diagram is depicted as a cross with a circle. And the arrow in it is directed from left to right, down. Using the left thread, perform the main knot, which is described in the previous paragraph. It just runs twice.
Node No. 2 or the right one has the same image, only the arrow is directed from right to left, also down. Accordingly, we make the main knot with the thread on the right side. Also twice.
Node No. 3 is shown with a curved arrow pointing to the right. We make the main knot with a thread on the right side, only the second time the thread is laid not on top of the main fiber, but from below.
Knot No. 4 is also drawn with a curved arrow, only its direction is to the left. Exactly the same as in the previous case, but we work with the left thread.

As you can see, if you delve deeply, there will be no problem reading the diagram. And with an “experienced” hand it will be possible to complete any drawing of varying complexity. The main thing is to do everything carefully and strictly follow the instructions. You can change the color scheme as you wish, but then you need to be very careful not to confuse anything.

How to weave baubles from floss threads?

Most often, of course, baubles are made from floss. But this is not a limitation at all. They can be woven with different knitting threads, for example acrylic or six, you can use iris or cotton thread.

This is interesting! The apogee of the popularity of baubles occurred precisely during the times of the hippies. After all, they considered themselves “children of flowers,” and also had a great love for everything colored.

An important requirement is that the thread should not be too thick. After all, then you won’t get the expected beauty. No, sometimes they are made from thick laces or thick threads, but only according to a simple pattern and with a minimum number of colors.

The big plus of floss threads specifically is that the color range is simply stunning. Knitting threads, unfortunately, have a less rich palette.
In principle, weaving with threads is as easy as shelling pears. The main thing is to choose the necessary scheme that will suit you and your strengths. Therefore, at first there is no need to grab onto a super complex and intricate drawing. We have already described how to read the diagrams.

By the way, when choosing colors, you should take into account the symbolism of both each color and their combinations. For example, red and green colors speak of love for nature. But a rainbow of seven colors speaks of joy, love, friendship and flowers.
You can also decorate such a bracelet with various rhinestones, beads or chains. If desired, you can attach beautiful feathers to the bauble. The choice of all kinds of jewelry is simply huge, so they will help you make a bracelet in any style.

How to weave baubles from beads?

This type of weaving baubles is a little more complicated. And the main thing is to have great patience and great perseverance. But believe me, the result will be worth it. True, you shouldn’t grab onto a complex scheme either. To begin with, you should practice on a simpler version.

It’s worth noting right away that you will need:

Beads - any: you can big, you can small and absolutely any color. The main condition is quality. The beads must be the same size and it is important that they have holes. Because a low-quality product contains defective beads without holes or only one.
Fishing line, nylon thread or special thread for beads.

Needle. But this is optional. If you weave with fishing line, you can do without it. And with a simple scheme, it will be enough to lubricate the tip of the thread with colorless varnish.
Scissors and matches for finishing edges.
Clasps. But it’s also not necessary, since they are often made with the same beads.
Weaving machine. You can make it yourself from a cardboard box. Make cuts along the edges at equal distances and pull the thread tightly. By the way, some schemes do not require a machine.

Option #1

This is the fastest and easiest option for bead weaving. More precisely, from beads. Because it will look much nicer if you take medium-sized beads.

We attach three pieces of fishing line to the fastener
Then we put beads (of any color) on each segment. The length should be slightly longer than the arm circumference
And then we just braid the braid, and also attach the ends to the clasp
That's all! Maximum five minutes and the bracelet is ready

Option #2.

Another fairly simple method that anyone can handle is the “canvas”. No machine required.

We put the required number of beads on the fishing line
Then each bead should be attached to the previous row separately
To do this, you need to put a new bead on the fishing line, then go through the bead of the first row and return to the starting point. And again start with a new bead, which will already be attached to its bead from the previous row.
This technique is very well used to make a drawing or inscription.

There are still a sufficient number of bead weaving patterns, but we will not dwell on them, since there are many videos on this subject with detailed descriptions on the Internet. You just need to look at the type of weaving that interests you and try to make a bracelet yourself.

How to weave baubles from ribbons?

It is also a very popular decoration that is quite easy to make. The main thing is to understand the essence of weaving. And then it will be like clockwork. Naturally, let's consider the simplest method, which uses only two colors. For example, there will be white and black (their length is at least 1 meter).

You need to bend the pieces of tape by about 10-15 centimeters. And put them on top of each other crosswise.
Next, take the black tape (it will be on top) and wrap it around the white strip and return to the starting position. The result should be a small loop.

Next we thread the white ribbon through this loop.
And carefully tighten this knot with black tape. It is important not to tighten it too tightly, as it will ruin the whole look.
And then we thread a long piece of black ribbon into the white loop (this should also form an eyelet). Tighten it again and thread the loop through. And so you need to do until you get the desired length.
At the end, fasten the ribbons with a knot, and you can attach a clasp for convenience.

Round bracelet

This option is a little more complicated than the previous one, but it also turns out nicer. We will also take a dark tape and a light one for ease of perception.

Fold them crosswise and secure with a pin. For example, a dark ribbon will be on top.
Then we bend the light ribbon like the letter “P”, only rounded (or in the form of an arch, as they also call it) to the left.
We wrap the dark ribbon in the same way, but downwards. As a result, there should be four points of contact between the tapes.

Then we do the same with the other ends of the ribbons, but in the other direction. That is, the light ribbon goes to the right, and the dark ribbon goes up. It is important to ensure that the lines are perpendicular to each other.
The knot you have made needs to be tightened well (should resemble a square).
Such manipulations with ribbons must be done until the end until the required length is obtained.
Pieces of ribbon can be used as ties. The result should be a bracelet, like a strand of ribbons.

How to weave baubles with names?

Ribbons with various inscriptions or names are very popular. And such a gift will clearly be appreciated by the dear person for whom it was intended.

It is worth noting that you can weave with threads or beads, and you can choose absolutely any color scheme. But it will look much better if you choose two contrasting colors. So that the inscription is clearly visible.
You need to spell out your name in squares or use ready-made letter stencils.
And already, following the pattern, weave a bracelet, and also do not forget to change the color in time.
You should also calculate how long the name will take so that the edges of the bracelet are the same.
If the bracelet is made from threads, then you need to use simple weaving patterns, the knots of which have already been discussed above.

If - from beads, then the most successful method will be the “canvas”. You can also use the “cross” technique, but the inscriptions on it do not look so impressive.

How to weave baubles with straight weave?

This is the most common way of weaving baubles, and most importantly - fast and varied. After all, you can use absolutely any scheme and use completely different colors.

First you need to select the threads.

Main or leading thread. I think everyone understands that thanks to it the bracelet is made, and the color depends on it. It is not cut from the ball and, as a rule, at least 5 meters are needed.
The main thread is the thread on which the knots are attached. Therefore, the color of the bracelet is practically not affected; more precisely, only the outer threads remain visible.
Additional or auxiliary threads. They help create the necessary drawing.

To make a bauble with straight weaving, you first need to choose a pattern and color scheme.

You can attach the threads in any convenient way
There is also a little trick - in order for the rows to be even, they need to be pressed with a ruler
We begin to work with the left thread, which moves to the right
But we do the next row in the opposite direction
And, if the drawing requires it, then do not forget to alternate colors or introduce new ones
And so we do the necessary color until the very end. Just don’t forget to make two knots
If you are going to create a drawing, then you should definitely calculate how many rows there will be before and after

How to weave oblique baubles?

This method of weaving baubles is considered the simplest and is perfect for beginners. The fact is that the rows do not go strictly in one line, but seem to have a slight offset (about half the length of the knot).

To begin with, it is worth noting that the threads in this method are not woven during the work. The entire bracelet is made with the same threads that started
Schemes most often provide for a paired number of fibers

Since the types of knots and reading the diagrams have already been explained above, all that remains is to add that for oblique weaving there is only one rule. This is following the instructions.

As you can see, if you wish, you can create a bauble using absolutely different weaving and threads. And the variety of patterns is simply huge, which includes various designs and colors to suit every taste. Therefore, you can make any bracelet. And most importantly, it will be an exclusive bauble. Develop your imagination, and we hope our tips will become an excellent practical guide for you.

Video: “Straight weave baubles with letters”

Unusual and cute thread baubles have always attracted the attention of others. You won’t surprise anyone with the usual jewelry, but with such bracelets you can easily stand out from the crowd. Moreover, they are attractive not only for their brightness, but also because they can be made independently. Another important feature is the rather interesting meaning that connects the two friends.

Baubles - what are they?

A bauble is an accessory in the form of a bracelet, made in the form of weaving from threads, ribbons, beads and other materials. Most often it is woven by hand, and its creation is based on the meaning of friendship between two people. But the last point is not necessary, since in modern times many perceive it simply as decoration.

The prototype of modern baubles are the jewelry of Aborigines and Indians, who exchanged similar bracelets to establish a spiritual connection. Later, this idea was borrowed by supporters of the “hippie” movement, who thereby confirmed their attitude towards this brotherhood.

A classic option are baubles woven from floss threads. They can be either plain or multi-colored. Also, depending on the type of weaving, they can depict various designs and patterns. The colors on the baubles have certain meanings, thanks to which it was possible to determine what a person was like.

Nowadays, baubles made of threads and other materials are quite a popular accessory, and you can weave them either yourself or buy a finished product. They go perfectly with summer and spring looks. Moreover, they can be worn by both girls and boys.

Methods of weaving baubles

The weaving of baubles itself involves tying four types of knots. There are two main ways to weave baubles: oblique and straight. Already among them you can find interesting solutions for a design or pattern, which will differ not only in complexity, but also in execution technique.

Those who have enough experience can even combine these two weaving methods, creating new original designs and color mixtures.

Oblique weaving

The principle of oblique weaving is that the knots are knitted in one chosen direction - from left to right or vice versa. The simplest pattern that perfectly demonstrates the principle of oblique weaving is the classic three-color one.

So, you will need threads of three colors, the length of which is at least 60 cm.

The first step will be to create a knot and start a thread out of thread. It is attached to the work surface.
Weaving starts from left to right. It is from this side that you need to start tying knots. To do this, the two outermost threads are knitted together in a knot, while the outermost one is held in place.
The resulting knot is transferred to the base of the thread bauble, and then another knot is made.
The same must be done with other threads in the direction to the right. That is, the outermost thread will tie two knots on subsequent threads.
After the first row, you can proceed to the next one. It is done in the same way as the first one. Only the color of the outer thread will be different.
When the weaving of the thread baubles fits the size of your wrist, the final part should be secured.

Straight weave

Direct weaving of baubles is more difficult. However, those who have mastered oblique will also be able to cope with this. The advantage of this weaving method is a greater variety of patterns. Baubles can contain not only multi-colored patterns, but also full-fledged designs. This can be achieved due to the fact that the knots are knitted horizontally.

The weaving moves first from right to left, and then vice versa. It is better to start learning how to weave baubles in a direct way with two colors. One will act as a background, and the other as knots. Moreover, much more of the second is needed.

The beautiful base of a thread bauble is made like this: the threads that will be used as a background must be folded in half.
On the one hand, closer to the fold, a thread is tied, which is called “leading”.
You need to tie all the background threads with the leading thread so that you end up with a beautiful, uniform loop.
Then you need to tie certain knots on the background threads, moving towards the opposite side.
When the first row is completed, you need to move on to the second. Here weaving will be carried out according to the same principle, but in the opposite direction. Therefore, many people call this method “snake”.

Once you've gotten good at weaving baubles in two colors, you should try your skills on several shades or start creating real patterns.

Patterns for weaving baubles from threads

To begin with, it must be said that there are two types of schemes:

a full cycle means that after weaving the pattern has finished, it must be repeated again;
an incomplete cycle demonstrates the principle of tying knots, that is, there will be some colors on top and others on the bottom.

As for the nodes themselves, they also come in two types:

right is characterized by the fact that the working thread will be located on the right side of the resulting knot,
left means that the working thread will be on the left side of the knot itself.

There are also 4 types of nodes:

straight - shown in the diagram with an arrow pointing in a right-down direction. And for this you need to make two left nodes;
the reverse is shown in the diagram as an arrow, which shows the left-down direction. And that means making two right knots;
The left tatting looks on the diagram as an arrow in the form of a right angle, looking in the lower left direction. To make it, you need to do the following: first you need to tie a left knot, after which, changing the threads in places, you need to make a right knot;
right tatting - in the diagram it indicates the direction to the right and down in the form of a right angle. It is performed according to the same principle as the previous knot, only in the opposite direction: first the right knot, then the left.

Often the diagrams show the colors of the nodes, however, you can replace them with others. At the beginning of the journey of weaving baubles from threads, in order not to get confused, you can mark the rows that have already been made.

As for the schemes themselves, there are a huge number of them. Thanks to them, you can create various designs and patterns on baubles. It is also possible to come up with a pattern yourself; for this purpose, special programs have been created that process the intended ornament into the form of a weaving pattern.

In the video below you will see how diverse thread baubles can be, in which case to use straight weaving and in which oblique. Get inspired.

To create a multi-colored thread bauble, you will need floss threads - at least six colors, scissors and fasteners.

The threads are cut in half so that there is double quantity of each color.
The threads are then arranged so that like colors are mirrored. That is, red will be the extreme color on the left and right sides, green will be the second, etc.
The threads can be attached in any way you like.
Weaving can be started from any side, for example, from the left. To do this, the outer thread makes two left knots, which need to be placed right at the base of the bracelet.
Then, again, the red thread should tie knots on other threads. They need to be tied to the middle.
The same must be done on the other side, that is, repeat the actions, but in the opposite order.
When the red threads come together in the middle, you need to tie a knot with the right leading thread.
You need to start the second row from green. Everything is done in the same way as with the red thread.
At the end of weaving, you can tie the bauble in a knot and weave a thin braid from the remaining threads. The same needs to be done with the threads that remain at the base.

How to decorate baubles?

The bauble itself is an original accessory, but this does not mean that the bracelet should be made exclusively from floss. It can be complemented with various decorations. The simplest option for decorating baubles are interesting locks. They can be purchased at craft stores. This could be an infinity sign, chain links, a beacon and much more. And you can weave beads, spikes, beads, stones, sequins, rhinestones into the bracelet itself.

To decorate a bauble with beads or beads, they need to be strung on a thread and sewn into a bracelet using a needle.

The decoration in the form of rhinestones looks interesting. They can be glued to the finished bauble, but in this case there is a risk that the glue will leave marks. Therefore, you can buy a thread with ready-made small rhinestones applied.

So, in order to attach a thread with rhinestones, you need to do the following:

In the middle along the thread bauble you need to lay out a thread with rhinestones of the appropriate length.
Then, using a thread whose color matches the bauble, you need to start sewing on the thread with rhinestones.

Weaving baubles is quite an interesting process, but difficulties can also arise with it. And the first problem for beginners is incorrectly determining the length of the threads. Firstly, you need to leave the length so that you can wear the bauble on your hand. Secondly, depending on the complexity of the weaving, threads with a length of 80 cm or more are needed. Therefore, the more complex the pattern, the longer the thread should be.

At the beginning of training, you can simply secure the threads in the form of a simple knot. But to make your work look more neat, you can use one of the suggested methods:

Fixing the threads with a pin. All the threads need to be tied around a pin and then it can be attached to a piece of fabric or even to your jeans.

The bauble is an excellent decoration that is suitable for summer. And the weaving process itself can become an interesting hobby, because there are many patterns of varying complexity that can be used to create a beautiful and unusual bracelet. Also, a hand-woven bauble can be a pleasant gift for girlfriends or friends.

Finally, an easy master class on weaving the simplest baubles from threads, which will allow even inexperienced beginners to get excited about the idea of weaving.

Baubles are handmade bracelets made from leatherette, threads, beads, ribbons and other materials. Around the world, they are also known as “friendship bracelets”, since they are usually exchanged with friends and generally made with love and care for others. Both girls and boys wear and weave them! Bracelets made from floss threads have become the most popular, because they are the most versatile, and the process of creating them is as simple and understandable as possible for beginners. Therefore, today we will tell our readers how to weave baubles from threads - let's go!

What you need to weave baubles

In order to weave baubles from threads, you need special threads - floss. They are sold in almost any store with goods for needlework and sewing; they come in different colors, types, sizes - depending on the manufacturer. There are skeins up to 20 meters long, and there are smaller skeins - 16, 10, 8 meters. Some floss is brighter, some are more shiny and smooth, somewhere the color palette is richer, some threads are even found in multicolor, or gradient, when the color from one smoothly transitions to another. Choose those floss threads that suit you best in terms of quality, colors and price.

If you just want to try to learn how to weave baubles, and not spend extra money on threads for a trial bracelet, you can use other materials that you find at home: these can be ordinary threads folded in half or three times, woolen threads, iris threads ", "peony", etc.

In addition to a set of threads, fenco weavers need something to secure the fringe to the surface while you weave it. There are several ways to do this:

Attach the threads with tape to the table, and tie the upper part into a knot so that the threads do not pull out when weaving.
You can also attach the free top end of the fennel to the book using a paper clip.
And finally, you can tie a knot at the end and attach it with a pin to your own jeans at the knees if you are weaving while sitting.

Types of weaving and types of knots

In total, there are two main types of weaving baubles from threads - these are oblique and straight.

Oblique- This is a weaving where the leading threads alternate one after another, braiding each other. But in the case of direct In weaving, there is only one leading thread, and it is the one that braids the entire bauble, so it must be much longer than the rest - sometimes a whole skein of thread is used for this. Look at the diagrams and photos below, and then the principle of oblique (1) and straight (2) weaving will become obvious:

What do these circles with arrows mean? These are the different types of knots used when weaving baubles from threads. There are only four of them:

Right/to the right - hold the right thread with one hand and pull it. With the other hand, take the left thread and throw it on top of the right one to form a loop. We pass it through this loop from below and tighten the knot. Remember that all knots in fennel weaving are double! Therefore, we repeat the same knot again on the same threads. We tighten the first knot more tightly, and the second one can be made a little looser to make the bauble more voluminous and beautiful. More details in the diagram:

Left/left - a knot almost similar to the previous one, with the only difference that this time we pull the left thread, and with the help of the right one we form our loop and pull the top thread through it. We repeat the knot twice, see the picture:

Tatting left/right-left sounds difficult, but in fact this knot is not much more difficult than the previous ones. Look at the diagram: since each knot, that is, each step in weaving a bauble, consists of two knots, the first knot repeats the “right” knot, and the second, upper knot, repeats the “left”. Please note that the working thread does not change! That is, we pull the right thread, form a loop from the left thread on top, pull it through from below and tighten the knot. Next, we throw the same left thread to the right, forming a loop with the end pointing to the left, pull the thread from below into this loop and again tighten the knot, as if it were going to the left. Ready!

Tatting left/left-right - similar to the previous knot, only now we make the first knot as in the left knot, and the second as in the right one. Pull the left thread, pull the right thread through the loop it formed and tighten; now throw the same thread to the left, form a loop and pull it into it from below, as if repeating the knot to the right. Consider the diagram again:

That's all - these are the knots that will help you understand how to weave baubles from threads. When you look at weaving patterns, you will see that there are baubles where only two knots alternate, and somewhere a third is added, or all four types are used at once. The main thing is to carefully follow the pattern: it happens that just one wrong knot significantly spoils the whole picture, so you should weave baubles from threads in a calm environment where you can concentrate - this is especially useful for beginners.

If you do mix up the knot, or tighten it too tightly, you can loosen it or undo it completely using an ordinary needle.

Patterns of thread baubles: the simplest bracelet

Let's try to weave the simplest bauble, which is called “Candy Stripe”. It is made with oblique weaving, which is considered simpler than straight weaving, but at the same time it looks very cute and attractive. You can weave it either as a plain bauble or as a striped one, using different colors. It can be woven even from 4 threads, but in this case it will turn out to be very thin, so it is much better to weave from 6, or even better, from 8-10 threads.

We will consider the option with 6 threads. This bauble is suitable for beginners because it uses only one type of knot - “left”! A great way to practice it, isn't it? Look at the diagram:

We will be guided by the colors of this scheme, but you have every right to replace them with your favorite ones. So, we take 6 threads of red, black and white, 2 for each color. The length of each thread should be approximately 70 cm. We suggest measuring this length with a ruler or centimeter for one thread, and then align the other 5 threads along it. You can also take one end of the thread in your left hand, pull it completely to the side and stretch the other end to the right shoulder This distance is approximately 1 m. This means that for 70 cm you need to measure a little less.

Here are a few more beautiful and simple baubles for beginners that you should definitely learn how to weave:

After our article, you should not have any problems with how to decipher the patterns of weaving baubles, because we have learned all types of knots! Just learn how this or that knot is woven, which arrow corresponds to it, and start weaving them one by one, as shown in the picture for your current bauble. If you still have questions, feel free to leave them in the comments. In the meantime, we invite you to watch how to weave baubles using straight weaving - the video is very detailed and understandable:

We wish you success in fenko weaving!