Hemp Braiding Patterns

The natural fiber that is formed from the Cannabis sativa plant is known as hemp. It has several industrial application and it is also used for the manufacturing of ropes, paper, canvas and clothing. Hemp can also be used for making organic and fashion jewelry like bracelets and necklaces. To do this, you will need to know some hemp braiding techniques and patterns. As hemp is a very flexible and fibrous material, it is very easy to make different braids and knots with it. There are many different hemp braiding patterns that can be used for making some great design in hemp jewelry.

Pattern #1
Let us start with a simple hemp braiding pattern that is very easy to do. To make this pattern, you need to take four hemp twines. Place the hemp twines in front of you in a table and use a strip of cello tape to secure the top part of the hemp twines. Now take the extreme right hand side cord and place it over the two center hemp twines. Now take the hemp twine on the extreme left and place it on top of the two center twines. Proceed in this way, braiding the hemp bracelet until you come to the ends of the four hemp twines. Once you have done this you can make a knot on the hemp. This will make the hemp braid more secure. Remove the cello tape from the braid. While braiding, remember to periodically check the thickness of the braid. Tighten the hemp twines while braiding so that you have an even look. This is one of the best and easy hemp bracelet patterns that you can make.

Pattern #2
This hemp braiding designs that I am about to give you instructions for, might seem a little difficult. But once you get the hang of it, it is one of the best patterns for braiding hemp. The finished pattern has a very polished look and is great for creating hemp necklaces. To make this pattern, you need a long hemp twine. Make a loop on the twine and let a small section of the hemp twine in through this loop, this will make a new loop. Now take another section of the hemp twine and create a new loop through the preceding loop. Work in this way, and you will notice that a thick section of knots are forming, adjacent to each other. Proceed in this way, until the whole of the hemp twine is knotted and braided. To make hemp bracelet patterns with beads, just add some colorful beads made of glass or plastic in between the braid.

Pattern #3
Here are the hemp braiding instructions for making hemp jewelry. Take four hemp twines in four different colors like blue, green, purple and gold. Place the blue and purple twines at the two extreme corners with the gold and green hemp twines in between. Place the purple twine which is on the right over the two middle hemp twines and under the blue twine on the left. Place the blue hemp under the two central hemp twines and then bring it over the loop formed by the purple hemp. Bring the blue hemp twine behind the two central hemp twines and over the purple twine. Place the purple hemp into the right hand loop by going over the central hemp twines and under the blue hemp. Proceed in this way, until the braiding is complete. Secure the braid with a final knot.

This was all about how to braid hemp and some braiding patterns that you can use for making different kinds of jewelry. Hemp bracelets and necklaces are very popular right now and you can create them easily at home. These beautiful hemp jewelry can then be gifted to friends and family.