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Easiest Friendship Bracelets

These are the easiest friendship bracelets you'll ever make! Wear all 3 together for a fun look. If you can braid or tie a knot, you can make these bracelets. Perfect for summer camp, youth activities, or craft afternoons with friends.
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Cost: <$1

Equipment

  • scissors

Materials

Instructions

  • You can use embroidery floss or craft cord (that is sold right next to the embroidery floss). I used craft cord (it doesn't seperate into strands like pieces of floss).
    four colors of embroidery thread and a container of letter beads

Loose Strand Stripes Bracelet

  • Gather 6 strands of thread and tie a knot on each end. The thread color order doesn't matter and you can use different colors of thread or keep it solid.
    This style resembles the bracelets made in Central America that are so popular right now!
    loose strand bracelet

Braided Bracelet

  • Gather 6 strands of different colored thread. Tie a small knot on one end. Tape the end of the bracelet to a flat surface. Divide the thread into 3 sections (2 strands per section) and braid using a basic simple braid. Tie a knot on the other end. Remove tape from the end of the bracelet.
    braided friendship bracelet

Beaded Bracelet

  • Gather 1-2 strands of thread. Thread them through letter beads. After you've spelled out a word, tie a knot close to the first and last bead.
    beaded friendship bracelet

Finishing Bracelets

  • There aren't any clasps, fittings, fancy knots or charms. You simply tie the friendship bracelet onto your wrist (it's easier to have a friend tie it on for you!).
    3 easy friendship bracelets wrapped around wrist

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Notes

Over time the bracelets may loosen slightly making them easy to slide on and off, but the friendship bracelet tradition is to wear them until they are worn out and fall off.