Faith Bracelet
Reprinted from Bible Crafts 'n More by Kim Thomas

You need:

• 2 yards #20 Hemp Cord

• Opaque E Beads (5 of each)
  Black-- Our Sins
  Red-- The blood he shed for us
  White-- Purity
  Blue-- Baptismal water
  Green-- Spiritual growth
  Yellow-- The heavens shine upon us

Instructions

	Cut 12" off hemp for center cord. Fold remaining hemp cord in half. Lay the center cord between fold. Holding all 3 cords together, tie an overhand knot by making a circle and pulling all the cords through it (see diagram at left). Pull knot so you end up with a 3/8" loop at the top.
	Make a square knot by bringing left cord in front of center cord. Now bring the right cord over the left cord, around the back of the center cord and through the loop. Pull tight.
	Now reverse it. Bring the right cord in front over the center cord, the left cord over, around the back and through the loop. Keep knots tight. Tie five more knots.

Make the first cross by tying the first half of the square knot, then thread one black "E" bead on center cord and tie second half of square knot. Then thread one black  "E" bead on each outside cord and tie first half of square knot. Next thread two black "E beads onto center cord and tie second half of square knot.

Repeat for each color cross, then tie five more square knots. Tie all three strands in an overhand knot. This will slip through loop on other end to secure bracelet around wrist. Trim to desired length, leaving them 1" or longer.

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