Weave a bracelet
Weave a colorful friendship bracelet using embroidery floss and simple knots, practice pattern planning, measuring, and knotting to make wearable art.
Step-by-step guide to weave a friendship bracelet
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Step 1
Choose six colors of embroidery floss you like.
Step 2
Measure your wrist with a ruler or tape measure.
Step 3
Add 6 inches (15 cm) to your wrist measurement and remember that total length.
Step 4
Cut one strand of each chosen color to the total length.
Step 5
Fold all strands in half so the ends meet.
Step 6
Tie a single overhand knot near the fold to make a loop for closure.
Step 7
Secure the loop to your table with tape or clip it to a clipboard so the strands hang straight.
Step 8
Arrange the hanging strands in the color order you want your pattern to show.
Step 9
Make two forward knots with the leftmost strand over the next strand by forming a "4" shape and pulling the left strand through the loop twice.
Step 10
Repeat making two forward knots with that same leftmost strand across each strand until that color reaches the far right.
Step 11
Repeat Steps 9 and 10 with the new leftmost strand until the bracelet reaches your wrist length.
Step 12
Tie a tight overhand knot at the end of the bracelet to secure your knots.
Step 13
Trim the excess threads leaving about 1 inch.
Step 14
Braid or twist the leftover threads and tie a knot to make a tie for wearing.
Step 15
Share your finished friendship bracelet on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we can't find embroidery floss or a clipboard?
Substitute thin yarn, cotton crochet thread, or dental floss for the embroidery floss and secure the loop with a safety pin pinned to a cushion or a heavy book instead of tape or a clipboard (step 6).
My knots are uneven or keep loosening — how can I fix that?
Make sure the loop is firmly taped or clipped (step 6), pull both strands evenly and snugly each time you form the '4' and make two forward knots (step 9), and finish with a very tight overhand knot at the end (step 12).
How can I adapt this bracelet for younger or older kids?
For younger kids use three or four thicker strands of yarn, pre-measure and cut to wrist+6 inches for them, and tape the loop for easier handling, while older kids can use more colors of thin embroidery floss and try longer repeating knot sequences from steps 9–11 or add beads.
How can we personalize or enhance the finished bracelet?
Arrange the hanging strands into stripes or initials at step 7, thread beads onto strands before knotting, swap in a metallic or glow-in-the-dark floss for accent threads, or attach charms to the braided ties after trimming at step 13 and then share your design on DIY.org (step 14).
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Facts about bracelet making for kids
🌈 Embroidery floss usually has six separate strands you can split to make thinner threads or stronger cords.
🧵 Friendship bracelets come from indigenous Central and South American traditions and were popularized widely in the U.S. during the 1970s.
🪢 Just a few knot types (forward, backward, and their combos, plus the square knot) can create hundreds of different bracelet patterns.
🔢 Most kids' wrist sizes fall between about 5.5 and 8 inches (14–20 cm), a handy range to measure for bracelets.
🎨 Securing your threads with tape or a clipboard while you knot helps keep strands tidy and speeds up your weaving.
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