With summer camps, day camps, and vacation Bible schools well underway, what better time to learn how to make a simple craft to share with the campers? Perfect for teen and tween boys and girls, square knot hemp bracelets are a cinch to make.

Things you need:
Hemp Twine
A helper or something that you can tie your hemp twine to

Things to do:
To make a hemp twine square knot bracelet, cut two lengths of hemp cord three times longer than the bracelet length you’ll need, and then follow the simple steps below:

1. Fold the hemp strands in half and tie together with an overhand knot, leaving a 1/2″ loop at the top. Tape the looped end to a flat surface or safety pin to your jeans so it’s secure.
2. Separate the hemp strands so you have two in the middle, and one on each side.
3. Take a strand from the right side and lay it across the two middle strands. Then, take a strand from the left and place it over the end of the strand from the right and under the two center strands. Pull this strand up through the loop on the right side and pull tight, pressing the knot against the overhand knot right below the loop.
4. Reverse the steps, starting with the left side strand first. Lay the left hand thread across the middle strands, then move a strand from the right side over the end of the strand, behind the middle strands, and up through the loop.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4, fitting each knot snugly against the previous one and continuing down the length of your bracelet.
6. To finish, tie the strands together with an overhand knot. To secure to your wrist, just pop the knot through the loop to form a closure.

Use the same technique to make hemp anklets, bracelets, and belts. With the square knot design, your hemp creations will be durable enough to withstand whatever activities your summer camp dishes out.

Photo Credit: Phat Hemp