• Cut 4 pieces of 2-foot ribbon.
• Tie them together, leaving about 4-inches of ends (later you tie the bracelet onto your wrist with the ends . . . you don’t want them to be too short!) Tape your ribbons down to your working surface.
• Separate the four ribbons and take the two in the center and anchor them down at the bottom of your work surface. You will make alternating knots with the two loose ribbons around the ones that are secured to the table.
• Starting with the left ribbon, cross it over the top of the center ones. (It looks like the number 4 at this point.) Slip the end UNDER the ribbons that are anchored and gently pull until the knot snugs up to the top.
• Now take the loose ribbon on the right side and lay it over the top of the center one. (It looks like a backward 4 at this point.) Slip its end UNDER the anchored ribbons. Snug it up next to your first knot.
• Continue alternately making these knots, working your way down the anchored ribbons. If you want your bracelet embellished, you can add beads, charms, or buttons to them by removing the tape of the anchored center ribbons. Thread a bead or charm up those center ribbons, then re-secure it to your work surface.
• Continue your macramé half-knots right around the embellishment.
• Work your way down to your desired length and tie off the ribbons with a knot.
• Trim ribbons at about 4 inches so you have enough ribbon left over to secure it to your wrist!