DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Knotted-Style Friendship Bracelets
Friendship bracelets have always seemed a bit to me like simple weaving projects -- I've always wanted a big loom in my living room, but that seems a little impractical (*grin*).
I love to macrame (especially since it doesn't require a giant loom!). And friendship bracelets remind me of macrame too -- especially these knotted style bracelets.
I enjoy the creativity of matching up colour combinations and switching up the number of strings I use.
If you find it easier to follow along, you can check out our video tutorial!
Materials
- Between 3-8 equal strands of embroidery floss or yarn
- each 3-6 feet long (depending on how long you want your bracelet to be)
- floss is nicer but a nice thick yarn can be easier to use the first time you do the project
Instructions:
Start by knotting string together and taping the end to any solid surface.
Cross the left outside strand across the others, making a “4” shape over the other pieces of string.
Wrap that string underneath the other colours.
Pull it tight (like a knot) until it reaches the top of the bracelet.- Continue this pattern with the same string for as long as you want:
For this bracelet, I tied the green string around 10 times. Once you have finished with one colour, move it to the far right side.
Repeat this same pattern for the colour that is now on the far left. 
Continue rotating the colour of string with this same pattern until it is at the right length for your wrist.
Remember to always pull your current colour knot as tightly as you can to the previous knots.- Once you have finished, tie both ends of the bracelet together, and then you’re done!
- TIP: The nice thing about this bracelet is that you can make it as long as you want and wrap it around your wrist several times and turn it into a necklace.
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