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DIY Sliding Knot Bracelet

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After visiting the Mediterranean twice this past year, I’ve come to embrace the ubiquity that is the evil eye symbol and have since integrated it into the jewelry repertoire. Today I’ll be showing you how to make a sliding knot bracelet with an evil eye charm, which is thought to protect against negative energy and evil powers. And whether you’re superstitious or not, this is a super simple method which can be applied to any connector or charm!

You’ll need:

Thread 4 inches of cord through one side of the charm. Fold 2 inches of cord back on itself and then again to create a zig zag.

Fold an inch of the tip down over the parallel cords. Coil the cord three times towards the loop.

Thread the tip through the opening of the left loop.

Push the coil to the right and pull the tip until the knot is tight. Test the adjustable knot by sliding it towards the base of the charm. The excess cord will be trimmed later.

Thread the other end of the cord through the opposite side of the charm and create the same zig zag.

Coil the tip around all the cords three times and thread the tip through the loop.

Push the coil to the right and pull the tip until the knot is tight. Trim both ends, leaving approximately 2-3mm.

Melt the ends with a lighter.

Your bracelet is finished . . .

And you’re now protected against the evil eye!

(evil eye & arrow bracelet by Odette New York, small evil eye bracelet purchased in Turkey, DIY bracelets by HonestlyWTF; all images by HonestlyWTF)

139 Comments

  14. Shelbie    August 7, 2012

    Love these! May i ask where you got the charms from? Thanks :)

  16. Nomadic D    August 7, 2012

    Excellent! Just like the ones they sell at the bazaar! ;) Seriously though, blue eye beads are my main superstition, I truly believe you should always have one on you – keychain is the easiest way, but if it’s a special occasion and you’re not carrying your keys you should pin one to the inside of your clothes or something. And yes, I really do that.

    http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/

  22. Raquel    August 7, 2012

    Hello I live in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea on an island called Malta anyways on our traditional boats we put that evil eye sign and when I saw this DIY I felt so proud! ;)

  31. Britte    August 7, 2012

    Bonjour, génial et très beau ! J’ai 1 “mauvais oeil” mais, avec 1 attache (grr….!!). Je vais trouver 1 système pour contourner la difficulté, maintenant que …je suis “protégée”. Je ne ris pas. Hyper superstitieuse ! De plus, ce qui est beau PROTEGE.
    Merci
    Vi

  39. Emily    August 7, 2012

    I’ve seen a lot of these lately but this one looks pretty easy. Although those charms look a little pricey. Know where I can get anything a little cheaper?

  46. Lale    August 7, 2012

    - Im from turkey and those bracelets are so popular there right know, great tutorial !

  47. Yyepon    August 7, 2012

    I think they look amazing! As a single piece I wouldn’t wear it instantly but when I see how you stacked them up it looks really cool Loving the blue.

  64. ally    August 8, 2012

    i love this DIY! such cute bracelets and i love the charm! I saw a lot of them when I went to turkey last year!
    check out online magazine http://www.amazine.com, where you can post your DIY tutorials :D

  65. Lu    August 8, 2012

    I have these little charms hidden in amongst things in each room of my house! I love the bracelets, I may have to use a few of my charms to make something pretty.

  74. Emma Naughton    August 9, 2012

    I love this DIY! I’ve been to the mediterranean recently too, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go! :)

    Check out my DIY fashion blog :) emma-alittlesomething.blogspot.com

  75. Stephanie    August 9, 2012

    my sister and i went to turkey last month and bought bracelets just like this! hers just broke, so this would be the perfect fix.

  79. Liz Ash    August 10, 2012

    Aaron Basha has the best evil eye collection. They released it in 2008 and other followed suit. All 18K gold. I’ve been wearing mine for 3 years now, shower and all, still looks amazing!

  81. A Reader    August 10, 2012

    Love this! I bought everything from your resource and the materials have already arrived. Great service!
    But try as I might, I just cannot get that knot. I’m SO frustrated…

  84. Sammy    August 12, 2012

    Yeah I got the knot but how can you tighten the bracelet when you have it on your wrist? This seems to require another set of hands. Help???

  88. reema    August 16, 2012

    omg i just love this tutorial i live in the middle east and seeing this i a norm in where i live, i have tons of evil eye inspired jewelry and clothes (i dont believe in them though)
    just for some info this is not pronounced “Hamsa” it is pronounced “Khamsa” with a K. Khamsa means the number five which some say, represents the five pillars of islam which are: 1.the testimony of faith 2.prayer 3.giving zakat (support of the needy) 4.fasting during the month of Ramadan 5.the pilgrimage to Makkah once in a lifetime for those who are able.
    Khamsa is also called “hand of Fatima”, so named to commemorate Muhammad’s daughter Fatima azzahraa.

  89. gokce    August 16, 2012

    I’m Turkish, i hope this evil eye protects you from evil-minded people. And i don’t know why but :) i felt so happy when i heard that you’ve been in Turkey. I hope you enjoyed.

  93. Fey    August 22, 2012

    Love the blue fabric! The 2 bracelets are awesome. You have always beautiful ideas.
    theyellowbalconey.wordpress.com

  97. roula    September 3, 2012

    hi there,
    i was just wondering if you have a website where i can purchase some of those macrame bracelets.
    please reply back
    thanks
    roula

  99. Irene    September 17, 2012

    Being Greek, I’m very familiar with the “evil eye”. I can’t wait to try making this.

  100. Ve    September 19, 2012

    Does anyone know where I can buy those charms (or similar) on the internet? Thank you!

  102. Marie    September 25, 2012

    I Think it is very pretty but i Think it is hard to make, i could not. So act like we are very stupid and make some more pictures

    BTW i am from Denmark and i am not so good at english :-( (

  104. Ortencia    October 2, 2012

    Yay love this tip!!!
    Works great for my hemp bracelets!:)
    Thanks from California

  105. Lori    October 5, 2012

    Which size of the cording – .8 or 1.2? I just got the .8 and seems a bit thin??

    Bought some cool connectors at a local craft store -

  107. Lami    October 22, 2012

    Where is the other bracelet from? the circle evil eye with the crystals on the gold chain? its gorgeous

  111. Tabor    January 10, 2013

    It’s also called a hangman’s knot, if anyone knows that term instead. We used it a lot in theatre productions for sets because it does slide.

  113. conchita    March 13, 2013

    HERMOSASSSSSSSSS
    THANKS FOR SHARE WITH US, CONCHITA

  115. Mimi    March 20, 2013

    I can’t seem to find a good place to buy the Hamsa/Evil eye. $9 a piece is a bit much if you want to make a bunch of these :) any recommendations?

  117. marija    April 20, 2013

    Love the bracelets!! Have you ordered the knotting cord and the charms of that website? Is it a reliable website? Please email me back i need to know cuz im planning to order some for myself!

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