Frendship Bracelet Style Headphones

These are coolest headphones ever to be created.

You my dear readers, are fabulous. The fact that you are reading this blog proves it. As a fabulous person everything in you life is just naturally amazing! So why shouldn't your headphones be the same? Lucky for you, decorating your headphones is really easy. With cheap supplies, and some free time, your headphones can be as cool as mine.

First, as always, is to gather your supplies. You will need a pair of headphones (like that wasn't obvious), and some kind of string or thread. I used embroidery floss, but I have seen people use baker's twine, or even yarn. Keep in mind, the thicker the string, the less time it takes to finish. That being said, I have no clue how much string you will need.

To start, measure out five times the length of your headphones in your string of choice. This may not cover the entire area you need, but it's a good length to start with. Tape the end of your headphones to a desk and double knot your string onto the chord so that there is an equal length on either side. Coil your extra string so that it is easier to work with, and doesn't get tangled.

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Now it is time to begin the knotting pattern known as "Chinese laddering". Take the string on your right hand side and create a backwards four shape by placing the string under the chord and over the other string. Now take the left hand string and place it over the chord, and through the loop created by the other string. Pull tight, and repeat. At one point as the spiral pattern begins to appear, your two strings will start to look like they need to flip to the other side. When this happens, just switch what sides they're on to continue the spiral.

When you run out of string, or want to change colors, leave at least half and inch of extra string left after your last stitch. Repeat the beginning steps of measuring and double knotting, and creating the pattern. Do all of this while adding your extra length of string to your chord, and including it in your stitches. After about three repetitions of your pattern, cut off the rest of the extra string, and continue you pattern. When you reach the end of your headphones, cut off  as much of the extra as you can, and secure the end of your pattern with clear nail polish.

Now, not only do your headphones look super swaggy (I am so sorry for using that word), but they also don't get tangled as easily. Add an iTunes gift card and you have the perfect combination of gifts for a friend family member, or even a celebrity crush that you stalk. After making multiple pairs for myself, and my friends. I have become an expert, so if you have any questions make sure to comment, ask me in person, or watch this video. Thanks for being fabulous!