Baubles (fennecs, or, as they are also called, friendship bracelets) are jewelry whose name speaks for itself. Usually one of the friends weaves such a decoration for another, and the second wears it until the thread breaks or frays. They are usually made from threads, but there are other varieties, for example, from beads, ribbons, and laces.

At one time, this tradition was popular among American hippies, who, after exchanging baubles, were considered sworn brothers. Well, today fennies are used simply as decoration, although if you want to say something with this gift, you can do that too: after all, each of the colors used in such decoration or their combinations has its own symbolism, which we will talk about a little further.

For now, let’s look at what types of baubles there are and what they are made of.

From beads– perhaps this is the most difficult type of baubles to make, because it requires perseverance, the ability to choose colors wisely, and great patience. Moreover, beads, unlike threads, do not lie in a calm heap, but constantly crumble... But the decoration that turns out in the end is no worse than the works of art that were made, say, by bead embroiderers in the 19th century.

Baubles made of threads– most often they are woven from iris and floss, however, options are possible, for example, acrylic or wool. You can create different types drawings using various nodes. Most often they talk about baubles with oblique weaving or straight weaving.

Ribbon baubles are made easier and faster than their “brothers” from other materials. Most often, they use satin ribbons of the same color or two that match each other.

Other options are possible, such as baubles made of leather or leatherette, hemp(material that is made from hemp stalk), colored synthetic laces. In general, such decorations are woven from anything that can be woven into something, there are no limits to imagination :)

Today we will talk in more detail about perhaps the most common baubles - made from floss threads.

What types of floss threads are there and what is the best way to choose them?

Any threads, before they are sold to you in a store, go through several mandatory processing stages. First, using a twisting machine, several threads are twisted into one, then these threads undergo a process of boiling in an alkaline solution, bleaching and dyeing, and finally they are starched and wound onto spools or bobbins.

There is a huge variety of threads for weaving and embroidery, but floss or iris are best suited for making baubles. One thread of floss consists of six thinner threads, each of which, in turn, is made of even thinner fibers: spatula and cotton.

Cotton floss threads are very durable, but they lack natural shine. Therefore, they are given it through the mercerization process. Floss threads made from spatula fiber are less strong, but have a beautiful natural shine.

In addition to these two types, on sale you can find silky floss made from flax, and wool threads. There are also beautiful types of threads with the addition of metallized threads, as well as those treated with a special fluorescent compound that glows in the dark. Using all these different different types, you can do creative experiments almost endlessly!

How to weave baubles from floss threads?

To understand how to weave baubles from floss, we first need to understand how to read the patterns of baubles - after all, it is on their basis that all masterpieces from threads are created. And to do this, you need to understand how different types of knots are indicated on the diagrams and how to tie these knots correctly.

Actually, the entire fennel weaving process is based on two simple or loop knots - the right and left. Right knot - in which the working thread is located to the right of the knotted thread, and in the left, respectively, to the left. Depending on the combination of loop knots that make up the pair (left and left, left and right, right and left, right and right), 4 types of knots are distinguished.

Straight knot

This is a combination of two left loop knots. In the diagrams it is indicated by an arrow that points to the right and down - in the direction where the working thread goes. The color of the resulting knot will match the color of the working thread.

Reverse knot

This, accordingly, is a combination of two right loop knots in one pair. Its designation is an arrow pointing down and to the left; the working thread also goes there.

Left tatting

The working thread in it, accordingly, is located on the left and goes to the left. It is a pair of left and right loop knots. Here it’s worth examining step by step how such a knot is woven.

1. To begin with, we tie the left loop knot, the threads change places, and the working thread goes to the right.
2. Then, using the working thread, we perform the right loop knot. The threads change places back, returning to their original position.

Therefore, the designation of a node in the diagram is an arrow going first to the right, then to the left.

Right tatting

Its designation on the diagrams is an arrow going to the left and then to the right. And it is performed in a mirror way to the left one - first we perform the right loop knot with the right working thread, taking it to the left, and then the left one, returning it back to its original position.

Knowing these basic knots, you can easily read the patterns of baubles, and therefore, practice complex patterns.

How to secure the threads for weaving a bauble?

In order for the pattern to be smooth and the threads not to fall apart, they must be secured at the beginning of work. You can do this in one of the following four ways.

Method No. 1: we tie each thread with a knot to a pin, and fasten the pin itself to the fabric, for example, a tablecloth, the back of a sofa, or even jeans on the knee :) A very convenient option when you weave a bauble on the go.

Method No. 2: the thread can be secured using a tablet - this is a special board with a paper clip that can be used to press the threads, it is sold in office supply stores.

Method No. 3: put the threads on the cover of a thick notebook or book and press with an alligator clip.

Method No. 4: using tape or adhesive tape, secure the threads to the edge of some fixed surface, for example, a table top.

In any of the methods, the main thing is to distribute the threads in advance in the order in which they should go on the diagram.

How to determine the length of threads for a bauble?

Of course, when you gain experience, you can easily determine the required length of thread for a particular pattern by eye. But if you are just starting to get acquainted with the fascinating world of fennel weaving, then you should know that when weaving a lot of threads go into knots, and the finished fennel is several times shorter than the original thread. Only one double knot takes up approximately 8 millimeters of thread. Moreover, on both sides, 5-8 centimeters should be left for making ties.

If the fringe you have chosen is woven with oblique weaving, and the pattern is simple (it is a symmetrical pattern, not a complex pattern), the pattern is based on 1-2 knots and no more than 8 threads, you can take threads 80 centimeters long. If the scheme is more complex, then the length should be about 1 meter. No more is needed - because the longer they are, the more tangled they will become and the more difficult it will be to untangle them, especially if you are weaving a bauble somewhere outside the home, for example, in transport or while waiting in line.

If the thread runs out early, you can always take it to the wrong side and add a new one in its place. However, if you do not want such difficulties, then the length can be measured to be more than 1 meter, but each thread will need to be wound into a separate skein and secured with something, for example, with an elastic band.

On one of the sites on the Internet, a formula was discovered that can be used to calculate the length of the thread:

Length = wrist circumference x 4.3 + tie length x 2

For reliability, you can add about 10 more centimeters to the resulting figure.

With straight weaving, everything is usually more complicated, because these are more complex knots and patterns. Therefore, if you immediately take on it, then be prepared for the fact that you will have to lengthen the threads (in one of our articles we already wrote about how to add thread, so we will not repeat ourselves now). Most often, the length is determined by how many knots will be woven with this particular thread. For example, the background (leading) thread should be made the longest, and the outer ones, as a rule, turn out to be the shortest, and their length can be calculated by adding the estimated length of the fennel and ties.

You can determine the length of the bauble using the formula: number of rows x 2.3. We take the length of the remaining threads at the rate of 0.8 mm (or preferably 1 cm) for each node in the pattern.

However, if you don’t want all these mathematical complexities, then it’s better to just take 1 meter of thread, master their lengthening perfectly so that there are no extra knots left, and add the required length every time it’s needed.

The symbolism of flowers in weaving baubles from floss

When choosing colors for your future work, do not forget that each of them, both individually and in combination, has its own meaning.

So, red symbolizes love, fire, energy, passion, affection, joy.

Orange– also energy, affection, fire, and also sexuality and pacifism.

Yellow– abundance (after all, this is the color of money, gold), summer and sun, as well as envy, jealousy, insincerity. But it is also a symbol of faith, fate, beauty, melancholy.

Green– life, hope, harmony, nature; youth, faith, eternity.

Blue– the color of the sky and water – symbolizes peace and limitlessness, intelligence and peace, friendship, hope and harmony.

Blue– it is also peace and tranquility, harmony, as well as purity, infinity, openness to new things, long memory, spirit, love of God, friendliness.

Violet– friendship, originality, as well as wisdom, mysticism, dreams.

White- This is Chinese Yang energy. This color is a symbol of sophistication, innocence, truth, independence, purity, beginning, path, faith, light, freedom, life, goodness.

Black– its opposite is Yin energy, independence, loneliness, sadness, strong energy, closedness to communication, magic, fearlessness, detachment, purification.

Grey– sadness, modesty, old age, insensitivity, punctuality.

Color combinations in weaving floss baubles:

Two colors each:

Green and red- love of nature.

Red and yellow- crazy Love.

Red and blue– pacifism.

White and red- free love.

Black and red– unhappy love, anarchy.

Yellow and green- Greenpeace.

Blue and yellow- sky and sun.

Purple and yellow- insanity, insanity, paranoia.

Black and yellow- evil, black magic.

Green and white– faith in God, white magic.

Blue and white– inner light, harmony in detachment from the world.

White and blue- hope.

White and pink– variability.

Purple and black- black magic.

Black and white– pride, loneliness, the cycle of birth and death, Yin and Yang.

Three colors each:

White, orange and green- hippie.

White, red and black symbolize the path of life (birth, life and death).

Blue, white and black- hope.

Green, blue and yellow– nature, pacifism, naturalness, brotherhood, harmony.

Yellow, green and red– reggae music, Rastafarianism.

Yellow, blue and orange– passion for esotericism, Eastern culture.

Orange, green and white– passion for the culture of Ireland, Celts, Druids.

Black, brown and yellow- black magic.

Black, red and white- symbolism of anarchy.

And finally, a color compatibility table that will help you determine which colors should be used together and which are strictly contraindicated.

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 drawing 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.

1. The first step will be to create a knot and start a thread out of thread. It is attached to the work surface.
2. 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.
3. The resulting knot is transferred to the base of the thread bauble, and then another knot is made.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

1. 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.
2. On the one hand, closer to the fold, a thread is tied, which is called “leading”.
3. You need to tie all the background threads with the leading thread so that you end up with a beautiful, uniform loop.
4. Then you need to tie certain knots on the background threads, moving towards the opposite side.
5. 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”.

Having gotten your hang of 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:

• the right one is characterized by the fact that the working thread will be located with right side from the received node,
• 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 like 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.

1. The threads are cut in half so that there is double quantity of each color.
2. 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.
3. The threads can be attached in any way you like.
4. 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.
5. Then, again, the red thread should tie knots on other threads. They need to be tied to the middle.
6. The same must be done on the other side, that is, repeat the actions, but in the opposite order.
7. When the red threads come together in the middle, you need to tie a knot with the right leading thread.
8. You need to start the second row from green. Everything is done in the same way as with the red thread.
9. 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 most simple option The decorations of the 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:

1. In the middle along the thread bauble you need to lay out a thread with rhinestones of the appropriate length.
2. 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:

1. 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, there are 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:

1. 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.
2. You can also attach the free top end of the fennel to the book using a paper clip.
3. 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:

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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”! Great way it needs to be worked out in practice, right? Look at the diagram:

We will be guided by the colors of this scheme, but you have every right 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!

There are two ways to weave baubles - oblique and straight. If you want to be able to understand circuits, read this article! When making baubles according to patterns (anime, games, TV series), you can use a variety of weaving methods.

Even a child can learn this art; this does not require any special talents, efforts or many years of practice.

“Friendship bracelets” can be presented to your loved one or worn by yourself, because they are so original decoration It is valued much more due to the fact that it is made with one’s own hands.

The methods of weaving baubles vary, primarily depending on the type of material used for work. Firstly, you should pay attention to weaving baubles from floss threads. This method is divided into direct and oblique weaving threads.

The simplest weaving is oblique. The main thing here is to know 2 main knots: the knot to the right and the knot to the left.

In the picture: knot to the right, knot to the left, tatting knots.

This is what they look like. As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated about them. Using these knots you can make a floss bauble according to any pattern. How to read diagrams? Very simple.

Lines are threads. You can take any color of the thread, but it is desirable that it be dark or light, similar to the original one. Circles are knots between the threads that you will knit. The letters at the top indicate the color of the thread. There are 6 nodes in the first row: 3 to the right, 3 to the left. We taught these knots above. In the second r. 5 knots. Thread B is put aside, 4 knots to the right, 1 to the left. The last thread B remains aside. Third row: then we work similarly to the diagram.

If you see a “broken arrow” in the diagram, this is a tatting knot (see picture). We weave to the end of the diagram - we start it all over again.

Straight weaving of baubles

Straight weaving is usually used to create any designs, words or names. In this case, two colors of thread are selected - one is used to weave the background, the other is used to weave a word or design. The straight line is considered much more complex than the oblique one. But you can find a huge number of all kinds of patterns for weaving: patterns with names, colors, patterns, and so on.

This weaving is performed, unlike oblique weaving, horizontally. You need to move from right to left, and in the next row - from left to right. It's easier to start learning with 2 colors. Background and leading thread used to make knots. To get a beautiful background, fold the thread 2 times. We knit knots on the background thread. Having reached the end of the row, move to the second row. We work in the opposite direction.

On the video - how to weave baubles with names:

What else are baubles made from?

An equally popular technique, which is also included in the methods of weaving baubles, is making bracelets using satin ribbons. This technique is absolutely simple and consists of threading one loop of ribbon into another. And in this way the bracelet is woven along its entire length.

Methods for weaving baubles also include patterns for making beaded bracelets. But you should start learning this technique after mastering weaving from floss threads.

To work you will need fishing line and beads. There are also special sketches that show examples of patterns, you can use them for beading or come up with interesting designs yourself.

A bauble made of beads, floss or ribbons is a wonderful souvenir or clothing accessory.

Patterns for oblique weaving of baubles

The video shows how to weave oblique weave baubles according to the pattern:

Direct weaving of baubles - patterns for fans of anime, TV series, and for drawing

On the video - how to weave a lattice bauble:

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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 weaving. 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 a 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 with 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 make 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 will secure 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 into left side 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.

And now 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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