Square Knot Bracelet

This hemp bracelet tutorial is a fun pattern that uses beads. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Friendship bracelets are a great craft for kids of all ages. They are perfect for tweens because they can make their own and then give all the cute crafts to their friends.

This design uses the square knot the whole way. The knots wrap around strategically placed beads.

The jewelry in this tutorial has a medium skill level. Once you have mastered it, try this flower bracelet for more of a challenge.

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to a good friend.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during a summer road trip.
• Braid them as a summer camp activity.
• Make them during an elementary school class party

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

Knots used in this hemp tutorial

To create this necklace you should be familiar with the square knot.

If you are not comfortable with this technique, head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials. There you will learn 5 of the basic bracelet knots including the backward knot and square knots.

No time to make this bracelet with beads? Pin it for later!

If you’re currently in planning mode, that’s ok! Pin this to your favorite Pinterest board. That way you’ll be able to grab instructions when you’re ready!

Yield: 1

Square Knot Hemp Bracelet with Beads

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Create a hemp bracelet with beads using a simple square knot design. We breifly go over the a square knot in the tutorial, but if you aren't familiar and need more instruction head to the full square knot tutorial.

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Thin Hemp - 12" for center string
• Knotting Hemp - 8x of wrist + a few inches. (8x+)
• Beads
• Button

Tools

• Scissors
• Clipboard or Safety Pin to hold your project while working.

Instructions

1. Take the knotting hemp and fold it in half leaving a loop at the top. Tie off with the center string.
2. Make sure the loop is big enough for the button to slide through. Adjust now if needed.
3. Put all of the beads onto the center string.
4. Tie off the center string so they don't fall off while you're working.
5. Using the knotting hemp, start creating square knots. Take the left string under the center and over the string on the right.
6. Take the string on the right, up and through the loop created on the left.
7. Pull the side strings while holding the center string in place. work the knot to the top of the center string.
8. To complete the square knot, take the string on the right under the center then over the string on the left.
   Then pull the left string through the loop on the right.
   We will only be using the square knot in this bracelet. If you need more instruction for the square knot head to our square knot tutorial.
9. Once you have created a few square knots, slide up the first bead. When making the first knot after the bead, make sure to pull the side strings tight to help hold the bead in place.
10. Continue making square knots and beads, make sure to keep the number of knots between each bead even if you want to create a center for your design.
11. Check the length of your bracelet, and make sure to leave space for the button.
12. When you are happy with the length, slide the button on the center string and pull all 3 strings together.
13. Tie off the 3 strings and pull the knot as close to your button as needed. Pull the knot nice and tight.
14. Trim off any extra hemp.
15. Try on your bracelet!

Notes

You will have extra hemp when you are finished. I like to have enough to manuver my knots. Once you get your bracelet size down you can adjust the length of hemp you use to your preference.

More crafts for girls

• Spiral Hemp Bracelet – Make this classic spiral bracelet
• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet

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Hemp Bracelet

This hemp bracelet tutorial is a fun friendship bracelet pattern that uses beads. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Bracelets are a great craft for kids of all ages. They are perfect for tweens because they can make their own and then give all the cute crafts to their friends.

This beautiful bracelet design uses the forward knot the whole way, which naturally creates a spiral. We also added colorful beads to give them a bit of bling.

Hemp was one of the more popular materials for jewelry when we were teens and it’s making a comeback. Wearing them gives you a bit of a bohemian look.

The bracelet in this tutorial has a beginner skill level. Once you have mastered it, try this candy stripe bracelet for more of a challenge.

Or, if you want a necklace instead, check out this hemp choker.

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to a good friend as friendship bracelets.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during a summer road trip.
• Braid them as a summer camp activity.
• Make them during an elementary school class party
• Create them in bulk and sell them at craft fairs

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

Knots used in this friendship bracelet

To create this bracelet you should be familiar with the forward knot.

If you are not comfortable with this technique, head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials. There you will learn 5 of the basic bracelet knots including the backward knot and square knots.

No time to make this bracelet with beads? Pin it for later!

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Yield: 1 bracelet

Hemp Chinese staircase bracelet

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Follow along with this beginner level hemp bracelet tutorial. All you need to know is one knot!

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Hemp
• Beads
• Button - I like the ones with the hole on the back.

Tools

• Clipboard or Safety Pin (for holding your bracelet in place while working)

Instructions

1. Measure out 2 strings of hemp. One should be able to wrap your wrist 4 times with a little extra. The second is about 12".
2. Create a loop at the top of your 12" string and then tie the 2 strings together.
3. Check to make sure your button fits through the hole. Adjust now if needed.
4. String all the beads onto the 12" string. Hemp can fray so twist slightly when stringing them on if the beads are snug. Tie off the end of the string so they don't slide off.
5. Secure the strings down and start a forward knot. The straight string will be the 12" string. Take the long piece of hemp and create a number 4 over the straight string.
6. Bring the long string under the straight string.
7. Pull it through the loop.
8. Tighten the knot as you slide it to the top of the bracelet. Hemp can be stiff so just work with it to get a nice knot.
9. Repeat steps 5-8. As you do the long string will start working its way under the straight string. Move it over to the left side at any time and keep making your knots.
10. After 5 knots slide up a bead.
11. Then create 5 more knots.
12. Continue the bracelet, checking from time to time the length of your wrist. Keep in mind you will have the button at the end so leave a small section of hemp without knots.
13. When you are happy with the length, string the button on the short piece of hemp.
14. Tie off using the second string twice.
15. Then bring both strings together for a final knot, pull tight, and trim off any extra hemp.
16. Place the loop over the button to fasten your bracelet.
17. We used all blue beads, but you can mix and match them any way you like!

More crafts for girls

• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet
• Chevron Pattern – A unique 3D string bracelet
• Spiral Staircases – Another fun bracelet tutorial.

If you love easy friendship bracelet patterns, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

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Zipper Friendship Bracelet

This zipper bracelet tutorial is a fun friendship bracelet pattern. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Bracelets are a great craft for kids of all ages. They are perfect for tweens because they can make their own string bracelets and then give all the cute crafts to their friends.

This bracelet design uses the backward-forward knot along with the forward-backward knot to create a fun design.

The bracelet in this tutorial has a moderate skill level. Once you have mastered it, try this flower bracelet for more of a challenge.

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to a good friend.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during a summer road trip.
• Braid them as a summer camp activity.
• Make them during an elementary school class party

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

Knots used in this friendship bracelet

To create this bracelet you should be familiar with the backward-forward knot and the forward backward knot.

If you are not comfortable with this technique, head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials. There you will learn 5 of the basic string knots including the backward knot and square knots.

No time to make this string bracelet? Pin it for later!

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Create a Forward Backward Knot Bracelet

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Using 2 knots, forward knot and backward knot, you can create this coold zipper style friendship bracelet!

Active Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• Embroidery Thread. You will need a total of 5 strings. One down the middle, this should be slightly longer than you want the finished bracelet. Then you want 2 of each string that you will be using for the colors of your bracelet. These should be at least 3x as long as the center string.

Tools

• Clip or Tape. For holding down bracelet.

Instructions

Set Up - Gather all 5 strings together, tie them, and then attach them to your work surface. You will have 2 strings of each color on either side of your center string.

1. Start by creating a forward knot with the strings on the left side of the center. Just work with both strings at the same time. This just creates a thicker bracelet. Leaving your center string vertical lay your color over creating a number 4.
2. Take the color string under the center string and up through the loop created by the number 4.
3. Pull tight.
4. Then slide the knot up the center string. Holding the center string tight.
5. Now on the right side of the center take your string to create a backward knot. Do this by taking the color over the center making a backward 4.
6. Pull the color under the center and up through the hole in the number 4.
7. Pull tight. Slide up. *********There are 2 ways to create the second half of these knots. Decide which works best for you! Follow along with steps 8-14 or steps 15-22. You can try them both, but make sure to repeat steps 1-7 between!
8. Now we are going to make a backward knot to the left of the center string. Do this by creating a backward knot (or 4) with the color left of center.
9. Bring the colored string under the center and up through the loop.
10. Pull tight off the left.
11. Slide the knot up, holding the center string down.
12. Now we will do a forward knot with the color to the right of the center. So make the 4 over the center string.
13. Bring the color under the center and up through the hole in the 4.
14. Pull tight and slide up. Repeat steps 1-7
15. ***ALTERNATE Tutorial - Another way to create a backward knot to the left of the center is to take your number 4 under the center string.
16. Bringing the string up over the center and through the loop in the 4.
17. Then pulling tight.
18. Slide knot up.
19. To do a forward knot to the right of the center you create a backward 4 UNDER the center string.
20. Bring the string over the center and through the loop.
21. Pull Tight
22. Slide knot up.
23. Continue the same 4 knots. Until you have your desired length. This will keep your colors on their side of the center. It will weave the colors together in a cool zipper pattern!

More crafts for girls

• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet
• Chevron Pattern – A unique 3D string bracelet
• Spiral Staircases – Another fun bracelet tutorial.

If you love easy friendship bracelet patterns, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

This site wouldn’t be here without shares from people like you, and we are so thankful that you took the time to visit Twitchetts.

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Chevron Friendship Bracelet

This chevron bracelet tutorial is a fun friendship bracelet pattern. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

String bracelets are a great activity for kids of all ages.

They are a classic tween craft because they can make their own friendship bracelets and then give all the cute bracelets to their friends.

The chevron design doesn’t use the classic forward knot or backward knot. Instead it uses a loop method to create a 3D effect.

The bracelet in this tutorial has a moderate skill level. Once you have mastered it, try this flower bracelet for more of a challenge.

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to a good friend.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.
• Braid them as a summer camp activity.
• Make them during an elementary school class party

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

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Knots used in this friendship bracelet

This friendship bracelet pattern doesn’t use the traditional knots, but you can still learn them!

Head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials to learn each these important techniques. There you will learn 5 of the basic string knots including the backward knot and square knots.

Yield: 1 Friendship Bracelet

Chevron Bracelet Pattern

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Use this fun weaving technique to create a cool 3D chevron friendship bracelet!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Difficulty Moderate

Materials

• Embroidery Thread 5 Strings 36" Each

Tools

• Scissors
• Clip

Instructions

1. The first step is folding each of the 5 strings in half and tying all the cut ends together. Make sure to leave yourself some room at the end of the strands for securing the bracelet later. This will create 5 loops. See notes above for a helpful tip on color placement.
2. Separate the loops.
3. Start placing the loops onto your fingers. One on your left middle finger and one on your left pointer finger.
4. Then add loops onto your right hand on your pointer, middle, and ring finger. Flip the strings if necessary to untwist any loops.
5. With your left ring finger reach over to your right hand. Grab the inside string from your right ring finger loop and lift up.
6. Then grab the inside string from the middle finger loop and lift up.
7. With both of those strings hooked on your left ring finger, pull past the right pointer finger loop, then up into the right pointer finger loop.
8. Lift your left ring finger up and back to the left, this will pull the string from your right pointer finger off.
9. It will then be on your left ring finger. Pull your hands apart to move the strings up the bracelet.
10. Now your right pointer finger will be without a loop.
11. Carefully move your loops on your right hand over. The middle finger color to the pointer finger.
12. Then the ring finger color onto the middle finger.
13. Now we will repeat steps 5-12 on the other side. Take your now empty right ring finger and grab the inside string from the left ring finger and then the left middle finger.
14. Pull past the pointer finger and then up through that loop. Move the loops on the left hand towards the inside fingers.
15. Repeat this pattern back and forth and the bracelet will come together. The bracelet will be on its side at first, and you may not see the pattern.
16. If you turn your bracelet on its side you will see the chevron pattern starting.
17. Continue the weaving pattern.[
18. When you have the desired length of the bracelet take the two sides of strings and tie them off in a knot.
19. Refer to our adjustable bracelet knot for tying your finished bracelet or use a safety pin to secure!

More crafts for girls

• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet

If you love easy friendship bracelet patterns, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

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Spiral Bracelet

This spiral bracelet pattern is a unique friendship bracelet pattern. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Friendship bracelets are a great activity for kids of all ages.

They are a classic tween craft because you can make them in various colors or styles.

The spiral design uses a forward knot to create a string of twists that look kind of like spiral staircases. Which is why they are sometimes called the Chinese staircase friendship bracelet.

The bracelet in this tutorial has a beginner skill level. Once you have mastered it, try this candy stripe friendship bracelet or you can try making them with hemp!

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to your best friend.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.
• Braid them as a summer camp activity.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

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Knots used in this friendship bracelet

To create this bracelet you should be familiar with the forward knot.

If you are not comfortable with this technique, head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials. There you will learn 5 of the basic string knots including the backward knot and square knots.

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Forward Knot Friendship Bracelet

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Using one simple knot, the forward knot, you can create this fun spiral friendship bracelet! Follow along with each detailed step to create a fun bracelet.

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• 2 strands of Embroidery Thread - one string a few inches longer than your wrist. One string at least 3X as long.

Tools

• Clip or Tape, to hold strings in place.

Instructions

1. Tie the strings together and attach them to your work surface with a clip or tape. With the shorter string straight down begin making a forward knot with the long string. Begin by creating a number 4 on top of your base string.
2. Pinch where the strings overlap and bring the long string under the base string.
3. Pull through the loop in the 4.
4. Tighten the knot.
5. Then slide the knot all the way up, while holding the base string in place.
6. Continue making forward knots. The knot string will continue moving more to the right, and even start to twist under your base string.
7. At any time, wrap the knot string under the base string back to the left hand side.
8. Continue your knots. You will see the knots creating the spiral pattern around the base string.
9. You will get faster and faster with your forward knots while working on this easy friendship bracelet!
10. Once the bracelet is long enough, take both strings together and tie a simple knot.
11. Tie onto your wrist with a simple overhand knot or create an adjustable knot with this tutorial!

More crafts for girls

• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Flower Bracelet – A more challenging bracelet pattern.
• Chevron Friendship Bracelet Pattern – coming soon!

If you love easy friendship bracelet patterns, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

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Adjustable Bracelet Knot

This adjustable bracelet knot is the perfect way to tie a bracelet slip knot. Use it on any bracelet you make. This tutorial will give you instructions and tips for figuring out this technique.

Friendship bracelets are a fun and inexpensive craft for older kids to create.

In order to truly master this art, there are some important knots to learn.

We already covered the 5 basic knots that you will find in a lot of string bracelets. This is a sliding knot bracelet, which is perfect for ending your projects.

You can use string bracelets in several ways.

• Give them to your best friends.
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.

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Sliding knot bracelet instruction

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Using this sliding knot you can secure a bracelet in a way that you can take it on and off again! This adjustable bracelet knot is the perfect way to end any friendship bracelet.

Materials

• Finished Friendship Bracelet - Your bracelet will need to have extra string at either end.

Tools

• Crochet Hook or Create a Hook with a Bent Paperclip
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start by creating a bracelet shape with the back strings going off to the right. The front strings go off to the left. Make sure to leave enough space between the end knots for the final slip knot to land.
2. Take the strings hanging to the left of the bracelet and loop them a few times around the bracelet to help hold the shape, and keep them out of the way.
3. With your left hand, hold the bracelet secure. With your right hand, lift the back bracelet end.
4. Wrap that end down through the bracelet hole and out the back.
5. Make sure you do not pull this loop tight.
6. Next, Take the end and go down through the bracelet hole again. You want this second loop off to the left-hand side of the first one.
7. Again, loosen the loops.
8. Carefully feed the crochet hook through the loops from the right-hand side.
9. Go through both loops until your hook makes it out on the left side.
10. Wrap the bracelet ends over the hook. This is just to grab them it doesn't matter which way you feed them over the hook.
11. Slowly pull the hook back out the right-hand side.
12. Take the hook off of the strings.
13. Pull the end strings to start to tighten the slip knot. Make sure the knot isn't going to land on the bracelet. You can unloop the strings on the left side. Then pull nice and tight.
14. Now you can slide the knot to expand the bracelet! To do this just hold the knot with your left hand and pull the bracelet to the right.
15. Test how wide you need it to be to put the bracelet on. The wider you need it to be the more extra string will hang when your bracelet is on and tightened.
16. When you take the bracelet off, note how far it needs to adjust in order to get it onto your wrist. I needed the knot to be about an inch down.
17. Then tighten the bracelet by sliding the knot to make the bracelet the smallest it can be. This is so you have enough string to tie it off.
18. Create a knot where you took note of the bracelet's expanded size.
19. This knot placement will make it so your bracelet will only adjust open to that point!
20. Trim the extra ends past that knot.
21. To trim the other ends, place the bracelet on your wrist. The knot you just made won't have extra string, (bottom in this image) but the sliding knot string still does. This string is good to grab with your finger to tighten your bracelet so you will want to leave just a little bit of slack.
22. Trim that end a little bit.
23. Then your adjustable bracelet knot is finished! Using this slip knot you can put your bracelets on and off with ease, and by yourself!

More crafts for girls

• First Friendship Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Castle Crafts – If your girls love princesses, they’ll love these castles.

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Friendship Bracelet Knots

These friendship bracelet knots are super important to learn if you want to master making string bracelets. Watch the video tutorial or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make each one.

Friendship bracelets are a classic tween craft. You can make them in various colors or styles.

But to make amazing bracelets, you have to master the basic knots. Once you have figured out the basic knotting technique, you can try a variety of patterns and make some really cool friendship bracelets.

Types of knots for bracelets

• Forward Knot – Use this technique in the classic candy stripe pattern or a spiral bracelet.
• Backward Knot
• Forward Backward Knot
• Backward Forward Knot
• Square Knot – See this knot in action in the flower bracelet

Whether this is your first knot or your 1,000th. With a little practice, you will be making your own bracelets before you know it!

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Tips for friendship bracelet ties

• Choose different colors that compliment each other.
• Start with simple bracelets and work your way up to the complicated ones.
• Play with the string tension. Knots that are too tight will look too small. Knots that are too loose will have holes in them.
• Practice! Practice! Practice! This craft takes practice to get right. But the good thing is, the embroidery floss is inexpensive and you can give all your mistakes away!

You can use bracelet crafts in several ways.

• Make your own friendship bracelets and give them to your best friends.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover or summer camp.
• Create them during long car rides.

Basic Friendship Bracelet Knots

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See the types of knots for bracelets step by step. These friendship bracelet knots are used in many string bracelet tutorials. Get to know these common bracelet knots to make lots of fun friendship bracelet designs!

Materials

• Embroidery Thread

Tools

• Scissors
• Clip

Instructions

Forward Knot

To complete a forward knot you will be creating 2 hitch knots.

1. Start your forward knot by creating a number 4 using the string on the left side. The top color will be the knot string. (green in image) The bottom base string will hold the knot and stay straight. (yellow in image)
2. Bring your knot string (green in the image) under the base string (yellow) and up through the hole left by making the number 4 shape.
3. Pull the knot string tight around the base string.
4. While holding the base string tight slide the knot string up to the top of your design.
5. To complete a forward knot you will do this twice. So repeat steps 1-4.
6. When you slide up the second knot, the string will end on the right-hand side, moving the string forward!

Backward Knot

To complete a backward knot you will be creating 2 reverse hitch knots.

1. Start your forward knot by creating a backward number 4 using the string on the right side. The top color wil befome the knot string. (pink in the image) The bottom, base string, will hold the knot and stay straight. (green in image)
2. Bring your knot string (pink) under the base string (green) and up through the hole in your backward 4 shape.
3. Pull the knot string tight around the base string.
4. While holding the base string tight slide, the knot string up to the top of your design.
5. To complete a backward knot you will do this twice. So repeat steps 1-4.
6. When you slide up your second knot the string will end on the left-hand side, moving the string backward!

Forward Backward Knot

This knot is a combination of the first 2 knots you learned! It also takes 2 knots to complete.

1. Start with creating a 4 shape. Knot string on top. (pink string in the photo)
2. Wrap your knot string under the base string and up through the hole in the 4.
3. Pull tight and slide up your base string.
4. Next, make a backward 4 with your knot string.
5. Bring the knot color under your base string and up through the hole in the backward 4.
6. Pull the knot tight and slide up your design.
7. Your forward backward knot will leave your string on the same side of your base string as it started.

Backward Forward Knot

This knot is similar to the one above. Just in reverse order. 2 knots are needed for this as well.

1. Start with creating a backward 4 shape. Knot string on top. (yellow string the in photo)
2. Wrap your knot string under the base string and up through the hole in the backward 4.
3. Pull the knot tight and side it up the base string.
4. Next, make a 4 shape with your knot string.
5. Bring the knot string under the base string and up through the hole in the 4.
6. Pull the knot tight and slide up your design. Your backward forward knot will leave your string on the right-hand side of your base string as it started.

Square Knot

Just like all of the rest of our knots a square knot consists of 2 completed knots.

1. Take the left string (dark pink) under the center string (light pink) and over the string on the right.(blue string)
2. Bring the string on the right (blue) up over the center string (light pink) and then under the left side string (dark pink).
3. Pull the dark pink and blue strings at the same time to create the knot and slide the knot up the center string.
4. Take the right string (dark pink) under the center string (light pink) and over the string on the right (blue).
5. Bring the string on the left (blue) up and over the center string (light pink) and then under the right string (dark pink).
6. Pull both sides (dark pink and blue) tight to complete the knot and slide it up the center string to complete your square knot.

Notes

When creating friendship bracelet knots you don't want them too tight. This does take some practice because too loose won't look great either.

More crafts for girls

• First Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet pattern.
• Castle Crafts – If your girls love princesses, they’ll love these castles.

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Flower Friendship Bracelet

This flower bracelet pattern is a unique friendship bracelet technique. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to make one.

Friendship bracelets are a great craft for kids of all ages.

They are a classic tween craft because you can make them in various colors or styles.

This floral design uses colorful knots to create a string of beautiful flowers.

The flower bracelet is a more advanced technique. If you are a beginner, you may want to try an easier pattern first. Try this classic candy stripe bracelet!

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to your best friend.
• Hang them from your backpacks
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.

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Knots used in this daisy chain bracelet

To create this bracelet you should be familiar with several basic knots.

• forward knot
• backward forward knot
• forward-backward knot
• square knot

If you are not comfortable with these techniques, head over to our basic friendship bracelet knots tutorials.

Yield: 1 Bracelet

Flower Bracelet Tutorial

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Use basic knots to make a flower-patterned friendship bracelet!

Active Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• 2 strands - Yellow Embroidery Thread - A few inches longer than around your wrist
• 2 strands - Green Embroidery Thread - Double the length of your yellow
• 4 strands - Pink Embroidery Thread - Same length as the green

Tools

• Scissors
• Binder Clip

Instructions

1. Gather all the strands of thread and tie a knot at one end. Clip the knotted end to a flat surface. Begin with creating a square knot with the green string around the pink and yellow strings.
2. Add multiple green square knots before starting the first flower. How many you make is up to you!
3. To start the flower pull the green strings into the middle, with the yellow. Start a square knot with the pink. You will be holding 2 pink strings at a time. Make sure to get it nice and snug under the green square knot.
4. Create the second half of the square knot. This is the top of your flower.
5. Next, pull the right green string off to the side. Using 2 of the pink strings together create a 1/2 backward knot. Pull tight and slide up the green.
6. Follow this with a 1/2 forward knot on the same string. This completes a backward forward knot and the flower petal should be off to the right hand side.
7. Create a second petal by repeating another backward forward knot.
8. Next, move to the left hand side. You will create 2 forward backward knots to make 2 petals on the left. This is the same process as before. Except you will create a 1/2 forward knot followed by a 1/2 backward knot twice.
9. Using the yellow strands create the center by completing a forward knot.
10. To complete the flower create one final square knot with the pink strings. Around the green and yellow strings.
11. Bring the green strings back around to the outside and start on your next section of green square knots.
12. You can tighten the green square knots up under the flowers by pulling the rest of the strings side to side once you have a few knots down.
13. You can also use your fingers to pinch and shape the flowers a bit if you need!
14. Keep creating flowers and green until you are happy with the size of your bracelet. Tie off the end and you're done!

Notes

We are using two pink strands at a time. This makes the flower bigger.

For a fun way to end your bracelet, check out this adjustable bracelet knot.

More crafts for girls

• Hemp Choker – Similar style project, different material.
• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet pattern.
• Chevron Pattern – coming soon!

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Candy Stripe Friendship Bracelet

This candy stripe bracelet pattern is a classic friendship bracelet technique. Watch the video or follow the step by step tutorial to learn how to make one.

Friendship bracelets are so much fun to create. I remember making this simple bracelet during long road trips and then giving them to my friends.

They are perfect for older kids to make because they take a bit more technique than other crafts.

This candy stripe pattern is a classic style. Once you get the repetition, it should come together fairly easily. If you need a bit of practice, try the spiral bracelet first.

To create the stripes, you are creating a pattern of double knots. This bracelet uses a basic knot (the forward knot) and is a great pattern for beginners.

You can use this bracelet craft in several ways.

• Give them to your best friends.
• Use them as colorful gift wrap ribbons.
• Pass them out as handmade Valentines.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.

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Yield: 1

How to Make Candy Stripe Friendship Bracelets

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See how to create your very own candy stripe bracelet step by step!

Active Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Medium

Materials

• Embroidery Thread

Tools

• Scissors
• Clip

Instructions

1. Measure out about 1 wingspan of thread in each of the colors you would like for the bracelet.
2. Tie them together, at one end, leaving a bit of extra string at the end. You will use the extras for tying off the bracelet later.
3. Clip the string down to a work surface and spread out the colored strings.
4. Start each row with the leftmost string (in this image yellow). Bring the strand of floss over the second color (green). Your string should resemble the number 4.
5. Then wrap the (yellow) string under the second string (green) and through the loop. Ending on top of the original (yellow) string to the first yellow knot.
6. Hold the second string (green) tight while sliding the first string up until it is tight at the top.
7. Repeat the same knot, with the same strings. When you finish your second knot, the string comes out to the right.
8. Next, hold the 3rd string (pink) tight and create the yellow knot on it.
9. Repeat a second time. Now the yellow will be at the far right of the bracelet. If there are more colors, just repeat 2 knots on each additional color of string. When you reach the end of the row, the yellow string will be on the far right side. This means you are done with the first color.
10. Once you are done with the first row, repeat the process with the string that is now on the far left side. In this example green would be next.
11. Continue this process until you get the desired length of the bracelet. Then, use all the strands to tie a knot at the end.
12. To wear the bracelet, just tie one end to the loose ends, add a loop and button, or secure with a safty pin!

More crafts for girls

• First Friendship Bracelet – If this pattern is a bit difficult, try this twisted bracelet instead.
• Castle Crafts – If your girls love princesses, they’ll love these castles.
• Flower Friendship Bracelet – A more challenging bracelet technique.

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Twisted Friendship Bracelet

When I was younger I lived with friendship bracelets on. I would wear them on my wrists and ankles. They would bunch up under my tights when I dressed up (mom loved that). I would wear them in the shower, the lake, the pool, you name it they didn’t come off.

I remember riding in road trips with several colors of embroidery floss secured to a pillow with a safety pin.

Some friendship bracelets are pretty difficult with lots of repeat steps and basic knots. If you are looking for a more complicated pattern, check out this candy strip bracelet.

This twisted friendship bracelet has always been my favorite bracelet to make with younger kids. They are simple to master, quick to make, and easy to put on and take off. It’s an easy way to teach young kids how to make bracelets, without overwhelming them with difficult steps.

The best part? They are super quick to make. You don’t have to make them this quick, but with practice, this twisted bracelet can be made in under 2 minutes! You can even add beads to make it more of a charm bracelet.

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Why we love yarn crafts

Yarn is a versitile and inexpensive craft supply. You can find it at any craft supply chain or even the Dollar Tree!

Plus, creating with yarn promotes:

• fine motor skills
• hand-eye coordination
• following instructions
• teaches colors
• practice counting
• and more!

Because of all this skill-building. It’s great for younger children and crafting during school time. Plus a lot of the craft projects can be used afterward for playing, decorating, or sharing.

We have used yarn in this tutorial, but this friendship bracelet can also be made with embroidery thread too!

Tips for making this easy bracelet

• Picking out the colors of string or yarn is going to take longer than actually creating the bracelet, so let your kids enjoy that process.
• Using yarn is easier for younger kids to handle. If older kids are creating these twisted bracelets, they could easily use embroidery thread.
• Play around with the length of string used. For younger kids, 18″ seems to be a good length.
• Make sure you are using wood or plastic beads. NOT GLASS!
• Stringing the beads through 3 strands of yarn can be a little hard for small fingers. Getting the yarn a little damp, or making a quick tape needle will help ease this process.

Yield: 1 Bracelet

How to make an easy twisted bracelet

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A super easy friendship bracelet for preschoolers. Don't miss the video tutorial to see all these steps in action.

Active Time 2 minutes

Total Time 2 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Yarn or embroidery thread
• Beads (optional)

Tools

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start by picking out some yarn and beads (optional). Cut 3 strands of yarn to the desired length. (approximately 18" for preschoolers).
2. Tie all three strands together at one end and tape it down to a flat surface.
3. Now take your group of strings and Twist!
4. Twist some more...
5. You want to keep twisting until your colors look like horizontal stripes.
6. If you want to add beads this is the time to do it. String them along the second half of the string.
7. With one finger placed in the middle of your twisted yarn, fold the string in half.
8. Release the finger holding down the middle.
9. Lightly pinch the top and run your fingers down to straighten it out if it’s lumpy.
10. Tie together at the top and trim off the extra string.
11. To create the bracelet, put one finger in the folded end.
12. Then pull the knot through.
13. It will tighten on its own and stay together.

How to use this friendship bracelet pattern

Bracelets are great for all kinds of occasions!

• Summer Camps
• Add cross beads for a fun Sunday School Craft
• Create them in your preschool or kindergarten classroom as gifts for kids to pass out.
• Make them at a birthday party as an inexpensive and interactive party gift. (our favorite kind!)
• They make fantastic hand-made gifts from kids. Perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and more!

More bracelet crafts you will love!

• Trolls Hug Time Bracelet – This button flower craft is perfect for imaginative play.
• Paper Tube Bracelets – This toddler craft is perfect for skinny wrists.
• Paper Bracelets – A free coloring page style printable.

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