What You'll Need
Making a Morse code bracelet is a fun and meaningful DIY project. Here are the materials you'll need:
Materials List
Step-by-Step Instructions
Plan Your Message
Decide what word or phrase you want to encode. Popular choices include names, "I Love You," "Mom," "Best Friend," or meaningful dates. Use our Name to Morse Translator to get the pattern.
Measure Your Wrist
Measure your wrist and add 1-2 inches for comfort and the knot. Most adult bracelets are 7-8 inches. Cut your cord to this length plus extra for knotting.
Lay Out Your Pattern
Before stringing, lay out all your beads in order on a bead mat. Use small round beads for dots, tube beads for dashes, and spacer beads between letters.
String the Beads
Put tape on one end of your cord to prevent beads from falling off. String beads in order, starting from the middle of your message so it centers on the bracelet.
Finish the Bracelet
For elastic cord: tie a secure square knot, add a dot of jewelry glue, and trim excess. For wire: attach a clasp using crimp beads.
Example Pattern: "I Love You"
Here's the complete bead pattern for the most popular Morse code bracelet message:
"I Love You" Bracelet Pattern
Popular Bracelet Patterns
Here are ready-to-use patterns for common names and words:
LOVE
MOM
HOPE
BRAVE
Pro Tips
Color coding: Use one color for dots and another for dashes to make the pattern more visible. Gold/silver combinations look elegant!
Sizing: Longer messages need smaller beads to fit comfortably. Consider abbreviations for lengthy phrases.
Translate Any Name or Message
Use our free translator to get the Morse code pattern for any word or phrase
Try Translator →Gift Ideas
Morse code bracelets make perfect gifts for:
- Valentine's Day - "I Love You" or partner's name
- Mother's Day - "Mom" or "Best Mom"
- Graduation - "Dream" or graduation year
- Friendship - Best friend's initials or "BFF"
- New Baby - Baby's name or birthdate