Monday 24 December 2012

It's Christmas... And I am back!

Post updated on 08/09/2013 - Hello again! I finally found out who the original creator of this tutorial is. It's Beth Callaghan, from Remarkably Domestic. You can see the pictures on a great resolution and with a step-by-step how to on this link. Don't forget to browse her site for many more craft tutorials. I am sure you will love it as much as I did! =) 
Post updated on 30/04/2013 - Apologies for the lateness of this update, but despite making films for a living, when I am placed under the spotlight I freak out a bit. It took me much longer than I originally intended to make this video tutorial, but I hope it will help you all. Check the bottom of the post for the link to the video and comments on the how to. :)

In Brazil, Christmas Eve is the big day: you meet your family, exchange gifts at midnight (or as late as you can manage, as it's hard to get the kids to wait) and have the lovely Crimbo feast.

I am not sure if in every Brazilian home it's the same, but at the Brilhante & Camara families it includes not only turkey but also bacalhau (dry salted cod), big chunks of ham that's been cooked in a peach sauce, rice, farofa (cassava flower fried in butter) and... If you're lucky enough to have Auntie Leda around for Christmas, the most delicious pasta with aliche (a type of anchovies) and the amazing "embiulato" - that I am 100% sure is not spelled this way - a dream savoury tart with provolone cheese, olives and different types of salami.

On Christmas day you sleep...

All that introduction to say that it's Christmas!!! I am officially on holiday, after three weeks working on a feature film called Panic, and this post is my Christmas gift for you that waited patiently... M&P is back, with a new crafty idea every other day. I hope you missed it as much as I did :) xx

Isn't this lovely? And sooooo simple to make... Great idea for a last minute gift!
Isn't this lovely? And sooooo simple to make... Great idea for a last minute gift!

I couldn't find the owner for this tutorial. I saw it on tons of Pinterest-like websites and I think the original post came from Poland, but this was as far as I went on my search. So, if these pictures are yours, please let me know and I will credit you here!


-------------------

>> UPDATE:

See below my video explaining how to get started. I hope you can get past my Brazilian accent. :) I've isolated 4 images that I think are the key ones in this tutorial and I refer to them on the video using these numbers.


Getting started:


The fourth picture represents pretty much the series of steps you will need to repeat until the end of your bracelet. I have a tiny wrist, so for me a 1.5m cord is about the right size. Remember you can always trim the end, but the longer your cord is, the trickier it gets to move it around. Also, bear in mind that when using three or more pieces together you'll need to keep tightening them little by little, but always as a unit and, most importantly, never losing sight of the shape you're trying to achieve.

After the first "pretzel":

Please note the little arrows in the picture on the left (I am sorry I can't get this picture any bigger, but the resolution of the original photo isn't great). Green arrows represent your tail going over the pretzel, white arrows going under.

This is the process you will repeat to create every knot after the first one and, this way, each one of the segments that make your bracelet.

Let me know how it goes.




74 comments:

  1. É muito bom relembrar os "NATAIS"do passado.
    FELIZ NATAL!!!
    Mara

    ReplyDelete
  2. What type of cord is this? Where can I purchase it?
    Thank you
    Sonja

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Sonja, I'd say there are a few types of string/cord that look just like this.

      I got some blue nylon string recently that looks just the same, but had a much thicker diameter. But you can also try and search ebay or other shops for macrame cord or polyester cord.

      Check this link for examples of what I mean: http://www.jewelrymart86.com/wholesale-nylon-macrame-cord-NS-039.html

      If you do make a bracelet or other crafty project using them, please let me know! I'd love to share it here :)

      Delete
  3. I'd love to make this, but I'm not crafty enough to just follow the small pictures. Heck, not even sure I could follow it if there were instructions written out in black and white!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Amber! I used to struggle following photo tutorials as well, particularly any crochet pattern! It seemed unreal I would ever learn, but with time and practice... ;)

      Would it help if I added a video. If you want, I can update the post with one. Just let me know!

      Thanks for visiting M&P and hope to see you back here soon xx

      Delete
  4. It would greatly help if you could add a video! It is especially difficult because it does not specify the length of cord we need. Thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Malorie! I will update the post tomorrow and include a video, but I just made one right now and used 1.5m of string per colour. :)

      Delete
    2. Sorry everyone, I still haven't managed to get a "camera man" for the video. I really just need someone to hold my mobile whilst I do the pattern, but no luck so far... I will post on Facebook when it's live though... thanks for your patience!!!

      Delete
    3. Video up! =) Check the bottom of the post for more details xx

      Delete
    4. Thanks so much Zaira!! Also, where do you get your buttons? I need a bunch of buttons for other bracelets as well but I only find the ones I need on Etsy and they sell for so much money for only a few buttons.

      Delete
    5. I specify the length of the cords in my original post, since I'm the one who created this bracelet and tutorial. Please visit http://remarkablydomestic.com/2012/10/12/diy-ombre-knotted-bracelet/ for in depth instructions and my original photos.

      Delete
  5. Hi there, This is my original work and was originally stolen from me by someone in Poland. I do not allow reposting of my entire tutorial, so please remove my photos and link back to my site, http://remarkablydomestic.com/2012/10/12/diy-ombre-knotted-bracelet/.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Beth, post updated and I replied to your email too =)

      Delete
  6. It's always a pleasure to read your magnificent articles on this site.
    You are among the top writers of this generation, and there's nothing you can do that will change my opinion on that.
    My friends will soon realize how good you are!

    my web page; 오피
    (jk)


    ReplyDelete
  7. One other issue is when you are in a predicament where you would not have a co-signer then you may genuinely wish to try to exhaust all of your financing options. You can get many grants or loans and other grants that will give you finances to assist with school expenses. Thank you for the post.
    casino

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great blog. All posts have somethingcoup de crayon ! Je ne post pas souven was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I've found something which helped me. Thank you! 스포츠사이트검증

    ReplyDelete
  9. This blog was… how do you say it? Relevant!! Finally I've found something which helped me. Thank you! 먹튀사이트

    ReplyDelete
  10. Thank you very much for all your proposals on people about this subject, however, you sound like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks 놀이터검증업체

    ReplyDelete
  11. You obviously know what youre talking about this web site is genuinely nice and the people are 토토사이트보증업체

    ReplyDelete
  12. Wow, great blog article 검증사이트목록 You’re incredible! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  13. dependably manufacture astonishing entities I live in a different country than you 토토사이트보증업체

    ReplyDelete
  14. He's growing up. It's growing. 검증사이트목록 Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate your

    ReplyDelete
  15. Excellent effort to make this blog more wonderful and attractive. Remodelado facial con Trifosfato Cálcico

    ReplyDelete
  16. Incredible! This blog lo?ks exactly ?ike my o?d one!
    It’s on a totally d?fferent subject b?t it ?as pretty muc?
    t?e ?ame layout ?nd design. Outstanding choice ?f colors!
    토토

    ReplyDelete
  17. Been looking for this article for long time ago and finally found here. Thanks for the tips and sharing this post. appreciate!Please check out my website too and let me know what you think.
    사설토토

    ReplyDelete
  18. Great web site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thanks in your effort! 야설
    Feel free to visit my blog :
    야설



    ReplyDelete
  19. Just how can you have such abilities? I can not evaluate your abilities yet, however your writing is impressive. I considered my instructions once again. I desire a professional like you to review my writing as well as court my writing since I'm truly interested concerning my abilities. 바카라사이트

    ReplyDelete
  20. Hi there, I simply hopped over in your website by way of StumbleUpon. Now not one thing I’d typically learn, but I favored your emotions none the less. Thank you for making something worth reading. 메이저사이트순위


    ReplyDelete
  21. When I read your article on this topic, the first thought seems profound and difficult. There is also a bulletin board for discussion of articles and photos similar to this topic on my site, but I would like to visit once when I have time to discuss this topic. 안전토토사이트


    ReplyDelete
  22. I'm so happy to finally find a post with what I want. 메이저토토사이트 You have inspired me a lot. If you are satisfied, please visit my website and leave your feedback.


    ReplyDelete
  23. Hi there, I simply hopped over in your website by way of StumbleUpon. Now not one thing I’d typically learn, but I favored your emotions none the less. Thank you for making something worth reading. 먹튀검증업체


    ReplyDelete
  24. Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch as I found it for him smile Therefore let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch. 메이저사이트


    ReplyDelete
  25. Youre so right. Im there with you. Your weblog is definitely worth a read if anyone comes throughout it. Im lucky I did because now Ive received a whole new view of this. 메이저사이트추천


    ReplyDelete
  26. What a nice post! I'm so happy to read this. 안전놀이터모음 What you wrote was very helpful to me. Thank you. Actually, I run a site similar to you. If you have time, could you visit my site? Please leave your comments after reading what I wrote. If you do so, I will actively reflect your opinion. I think it will be a great help to run my site. Have a good day.


    ReplyDelete
  27. This is the perfect post.메이저토토사이트 It helped me a lot. If you have time, I hope you come to my site and share your opinions. Have a nice day.


    ReplyDelete
  28. You made some good points there. I did a Google search about the topic and found most people will believe your blog. 메이저사이트


    ReplyDelete
  29. Hello, I read the post well. 메이저토토 It's a really interesting topic and it has helped me a lot. In fact, I also run a website with similar content to your posting. Please visit once


    ReplyDelete
  30. Good post. I would like to thank you for the effort you put into writing this interesting and informative article. If you need a visa to enter Turkey, you can apply for Turkish Visit Visa and Visa Application Form Can fill e Visa Turkey. It usually doesn't take too long to process and obtain a Turkey Electronic Visa

    ReplyDelete
  31. is one very interesting post. 메이저사이트I like the way you write and I will bookmark your blog to my favorites.


    ReplyDelete
  32. Thank you so much for such a well-written article. It’s full of insightful information. Your point of view is the best among many without fail.For certain, It is one of the best blogs in my opinion. 먹튀검증


    ReplyDelete
  33. You make so many great points here that I read your article a couple of times. Your views are in accordance with my own for the most part. This is great content for your readers. 안전놀이터


    ReplyDelete
  34. Thanks for the blog filled with so many information. Stopping by your blog helped me to get what I was looking for. Now my task has become as easy as ABC. 안전놀이터


    ReplyDelete
  35. Thank you for this wonderful post! It has long been extremely helpful. 메이저사이트I wish that you will carry on posting your knowledge with us.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Awesome article! I want people to know just how good this information is in your article. It’s interesting, compelling content. Your views are much like my own concerning this subject 먹튀검증 It touched me a lot. I would love to hear your opinion on my site. Please come to the site I run once and leave a comment. Thank you.


    ReplyDelete
  37. Amazing article..!! Thank you so much for this informative post. I found some interesting points and lots of information from your blog. Thanks 메이저놀이터


    ReplyDelete
  38. I like what you guys are usually up too. This kind of clever work and coverage! Keep up the very good works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to blogroll.
    스포츠토토

    ReplyDelete
  39. It has a good meaning. If you always live positively, someday good things will happen. 메이저사이트Let's believe in the power of positivity. Have a nice day.


    ReplyDelete
  40. I m growing up after seeing this. Thank you. I ll visit you every day. 토토커뮤니티순위

    ReplyDelete
  41. That s a good feeling about a good blog. I ll find out as I visit one by one. I think this kind of place will always be helpful. 토토추천사이트

    ReplyDelete
  42. 메이저놀이터15 November, 2021

    I figure this article can be enhanced a tad. There are a couple of things that are dangerous here, and if you somehow managed to change these things, this article could wind up a standout amongst your best ones. I have a few thoughts with respect to how you can change these things. 메이저놀이터


    ReplyDelete
  43. Very nice article. I enjoyed reading your post. very nice share. I want to twit this to my followers. Thanks 안전토토사이트

    ReplyDelete
  44. After reading your article I was amazed. I know that you explain it very well. And I hope that other readers will 메이저사이트

    ReplyDelete
  45. very much for sharing this article. It helped me a lot and made me feel a lot. Please feel free to share such토토검증사이트

    ReplyDelete
  46. This site seems to inspire me a lot. Thank you so much for organizing and providing this quality information in an easy to understand way. I think that a healthy era of big data can be maintained only when such high-quality information is continuously produced. And I, too, are working hard to organize and provide such high-quality information. It would be nice to come in once and get information.

    Also visit my site:경마


    ReplyDelete
  47. 메이저놀이터18 November, 2021

    I’m very pleased to discover this site. I want to to thank you for ones time for this particularly wonderful read!! I definitely savored every part of it and i also have you saved as a favorite to see new information on your blog. 메이저놀이터


    ReplyDelete
  48. Hmm is anyone else encountering problems with the images on this blog
    loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog.
    Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.경마

    ReplyDelete
  49. 메이저사이트27 November, 2021

    I'm writing on this topic these days, 메이저사이트, but I have stopped writing because there is no reference material. Then I accidentally found your article. I can refer to a variety of materials, so I think the work I was preparing will work! Thank you for your efforts.


    ReplyDelete
  50. 온라인바카라29 November, 2021

    I've been searching for hours on this topic and finally found your post. 온라인바카라, I have read your post and I am very impressed. We prefer your opinion and will visit this site frequently to refer to your opinion. When would you like to visit my site?


    ReplyDelete
  51. Your ideas inspired me very much. roulette It's amazing. I want to learn your writing skills. In fact, I also have a website. If you are okay, please visit once and leave your opinion. Thank you.


    ReplyDelete
  52. 카지노사이트26 December, 2021

    Don't go past my writing! Please read my article only once. Come here and read it once 카지노사이트


    ReplyDelete
  53. 바카라사이트27 December, 2021

    You are really a genius. I also run a blog, but I don't have genius skills like you. However, I am also writing hard. If possible, please visit my blog and leave a comment. Thank you. 바카라사이트


    ReplyDelete
  54. We will always appreciate all you have done here because I know you are very concerned with our. 바카라사이트

    ReplyDelete
  55. I am jovial you take pride in what you write. It makes you stand way out from many other writers that can not push high-quality content like you 토토커뮤니티

    ReplyDelete
  56. Wow, great job! but If you don't know about the cost of Indian visas, then you should check about it before applying for a visa.

    ReplyDelete
  57. I simply wish to give an enormous thumbs up for the great information you will have here on this post. LINK: 카지노사이트

    ReplyDelete
  58. I need to to thank you for this great read!! I definitely enjoyed every little bit of it. I have got you bookmarked to check out new things you post… 바카라사이트

    ReplyDelete
  59. Very nice article and straight to the point. I don’t know if this is truly the best place to ask but do you folks have any ideea where to get some professional writers? Thank you. 바둑이사이트넷

    ReplyDelete
  60. All time Great XMAS Gift Ideas which can be for virtually any one. Our Top 10 Christmas gifts for 2010 are With the Family, For Business, for Employers, for Neighbors along with Friends. It's the Art of Giving.  gifts

    ReplyDelete
  61. I’ve been looking for info on this topic for a while. I’m happy this one is so great. Keep up the excellent work! White hat Backlinks

    ReplyDelete

  62. I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and informative. So, I want to thank you for the effort you put into writing this article. India introduces a new air suvidha self declaration form to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Indian self declaration form registration, You can fill online India self declaration form & read online required documents for self declaration form via India visas website.

    ReplyDelete
  63. This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing blog that understand the value of providing a quality resource for free. weclub88.cc

    ReplyDelete