Hemp Belt?

[It's A Way Of Life420]

I made one awhile back and kinda remember, i think i remember the pattern but i don't remember what lengths of hemp to use so i don't fall short, or use to much. I used to have a site bookmarked but i think it closed down and i cant find another site that gives me a how to anywhere! anyone know a good site that actually tells how to make a hemp belt? Or know the proper lengths?

[generic_hippie]

braided hemp?

that depends of course on how many strands you intend to braid

I did a leather belt years ago which required twelve times the finished length, don't remember how mnay strands I was braidng though

[my_scatterheart]

Really depends how much/what kind of knotting you're working with. Certain knots will eat up more hemp than others. I think for my belt I used 6x the finished length or so. I don't remember.

[It's A Way Of Life420]

Just a series of basic square knots, about an inch and a half wide maybe, long enough to go around my girlfriends waist. O well, i'll figure it out, thanks guys

[AnimalLover420]

If you're doing the standard square knot using four strands (well the way I do it, I actually only cut 2 strands and then I double them up). If that's the way you do it too, then each of the the 2 strands (before doubling them up) will need to be 4 times the length of the finished product. So just measure how long you want it to be, mark your spot, and then fold it over until you have pulled out 4 times that amount. Works for me every time.

[msicidron]

the great thing about weaving bracelets and belts and whatnot is that you can pretty much make up your own pattern. You'll be surprised how often it looks cool.

[It's A Way Of Life420]

Thanks for the feed back animal Lover! Yeah i love to make up my own patterns and stuff, but then i might fall short on hemp..ha