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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Yarn Canvas Art

This DIY yarn wall art technique is a fun craft that older kids can make on their own. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

Creating a personal space is a big deal for tweens. This project is perfect for older kids who want to make something for their room or play area.

It uses simple supplies, so you can let your child buy them with chore money or you can let them raid your stash.

You can use this yarn art in several ways.

• They make the perfect gift for your BFF.
• Decorate your room.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during a camp craft session.

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Yield: 1

DIY Yarn Wall Art

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Create this fun DIY yarn wall art to display or give as a gift!

Active Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Additional Time 2 hours

Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

Difficulty Moderate

Materials

• Yarn - Multiple Colors. I used cream, blue, purple, pink, and yellow.
• Canvas. I worked on an 8x10.

Tools

• White School Glue
• Sewing Pins
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Start by laying out the first piece of yarn. Create a wavy line going diagonally corner to corner. Pin down the yarn while working on your shape.
2. Slowly glue the yarn into place by gluing a small portion at a time.
3. Add a line of glue along the edge of the first piece of yarn.
4. Start laying the second row of yarn. Use pins anywhere you need to hold the yarn into place.
5. Next, lay the first color.
6. Go back with your pins and nudge the yarn as close as you can to the yarn placed before it.
7. Pin in the arches to hold it in place.
8. Repeat the process with multiple colors.
9. When the yarn can no longer follow the original curve lay it down across the whole design.
10. Then go back and adjust so you can get it as tight as possible.
11. If you can't get 2 pieces of yarn into the space, cut a single strand.
12. Use the back end of the pin to press it down. Then pin the arch to the end of the single string.
13. To replicate this design, work towards a center color and then back to the first color.
14. Then fill in the extra space with the cream (base color) yarn.
15. Repeat the same pattern on the opposite side of the original first curve.
16. Fill in all remaining canvas with your base color string. SET ASIDE TO DRY.
17. ONCE DRY. Remove all of your pins. Then start working one side at a time, lift the yarn that is over the edge, and glue it to the edges
18. Press into place. You can use pins here if you need them!
19. Trim off any remaining yarn.
20. Use trimmings to fill in on the sides anywhere you have a large amount of canvas exposed.
21. Display Proudly!

More crafts for tweens

• DIY Charger Cord – Make your phone charger stand out with this tutorial.
• Flower Bracelet – A more challenging bracelet pattern.
• Chevron Friendship Bracelet Pattern – We gave this classic bracelet a 3D twist.

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DIY Cord Wrap

This charging cord wrap pattern is a unique craft that older kids can make on their own. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make one.

We have been making a ton of friendship bracelets lately. This wrapped cord takes the concepts of thread bracelets and takes them to another level.

The spiral design uses a forward knot to create a string of twists that look kind of like spiral staircases. This is why the technique is sometimes called the Chinese staircase pattern.

If you want to try making a bracelet that matches, check out our tutorial for the spiral bracelet.

You can use this embroidery craft in several ways.

• Give them to your best friend.
• Use different colors to label all the tablet and phone cords in your home.
• Make them at a sleepover.
• Create them during long car rides.
• Wrap extension cords when they are visible.

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Knots used in this braided cord charger

To create this look 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.

Yield: 1 wrapped phone charger

Personalized Phone Charger

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Personalize your phone charger with this fun forward knot tutorial! Just like a Chinese ladder design you get a fun spiral decoration on your charging cord!

Active Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• Phone Cord
• Embroidery Thread. I used 2 for my 3' phone cord. I also chose an ombre style strings so that the color shifts through the design.

Tools

• Tape
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Attach a phone cord to your work surface.
2. Tie one end of the embroidery string to your charger. Keep the string in the packaging so it doesn't get too messy.
3. Slide the knot as far up the cord as you can.
4. Create a forward knot with the short end of the knot held tight against the charger cord.
5. To create your forward knot take the long string and go over the phone cord, creating a number 4, then go under the phone cord and up through the loop created by the 4.
6. Pull tight (make sure you have that tail from step 4 in there).
7. Then slide the knot up.
8. Trim the extra end a bit shorter and then complete a few more forward knots, carefully so the end stays inside the design.
9. Now just repeat!
10. As you work down the cord, the knotting string will naturally work its way under the center string (cord). Just pass it back under to the left side and continue making forward knots.
11. If the phone charger is long, you may need to thread in more embroidery thread. To do this add a new thread along the phone cord.
12. Create a few forward knots with the new string inside the knot with the phone cord. Be careful not to pull down until you have a few knots in place.
13. Then swap strings. Putting the old string into the center with the phone cord and using your new string to create the knots.
14. Just like in the beginning you can trim off this end.
15. Carefully do the next few knots so that you hide that end inside completely.
16. Then just keep knotting! Work your way all the way to the other end of your charging cord.
17. Tie off at the end and then trim off any remaining string.

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 – We gave this classic bracelet a 3D twist.

If you love easy this handmade gift idea, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

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Hemp Choker Necklace

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

Necklaces 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 necklace design uses the square knot the whole way, which 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 necklace 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 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 necklace 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 choker

Hemp Necklace with Beads

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Using hemp and square knots you can make cool hemp choker or necklace!

Active Time 45 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Materials

• Hemp 8 times the length of your neck plus a few inches for ends. (8x+)
• Thin hemp the length of your neck plus 6 inches for ends. (1x+)
• Beads - As many as you like.
• Button

Tools

• Something to secure your hemp while working. Clip board, safety pin, etc
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Measure out your hemp. You will have knotting hemp (8x+ the size of your neck) and your center hemp. (1x+ the size of your neck). Fold your knotting hemp in half. Leave an open loop then tie off with the center string.
2. Make sure the button fits through the open loop. Adjust now if necessary.
3. Before clipping down, hold the hemp up to your neck. Place the loop in the nape of your neck and pinch where the center (front) of your design will be. Secure the hemp down to your work surface and take note of where the front center of your design will land.
4. Place your beads on the center string now. Then tie off the end so they don't slip off.
5. Play around with what your spacing will look like so you know how much space you need to fill with knots before your first bead.
6. Now start a square knot. Take the left string under the center and over the string on the right.
7. Take the right string up across the center and through the loop created on the left.
8. Pull both knotting strings slowly to close the knot. Keep the center string tight while sliding the knot up.
9. Next, take the right string under center and over the left.
10. Take the left string over the center and through the loop on the right.
11. Pull tight and slide up the design.
12. This finishes your first square knot. If you need more details on this knot see our full square knot tutorial before moving on.
13. Continue making square knots until you reach the point you want to slide up the first bead. Keep in mind the center of your necklace position (ours is near the end of this clipboard).
14. When adding the knot after the bead, make sure to pull and tug the knot so that the hemp on either side of the bead is as tight as possible.
15. Do at least one full square knot before adding the second bead.
16. We created 2 square knots before adding on our second bead.
17. Then 2 more square knots and then the center bead.
18. Repeat the spacing you decided upon to work your way past the center of your hemp necklace so the sides match.
19. Keep adding on square knots folding in half occasionally until the necklace is symmetrical (or close). You could count knots to be exact, but I find that unnecessary.
20. Slide the button on the center string. Give it a quick fitting to see how loose or tight to make the button on the back. This is important if you want that choker-style necklace.
21. Then gather together all 3 strings of hemp.
22. Tie them all in one knot.
23. Pull that knot tight! This will be what holds your button on.
24. Trim off extra hemp. There may be a good amount, but it is hard to work with small pieces of hemp to get your knots tight.
25. Loop the button through to see your completed necklace!

More crafts for girls

• 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

If you love the easy necklace pattern, share them by pinning or sharing them on Facebook.

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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!

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 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.

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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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!

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

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.

Know a friend who is looking for a zipper friendship bracelet? Please share this tutorial on Facebook or save it to your favorite board on Pinterest.

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T-Shirt Yarn

This t shirt yarn tutorial is a fun craft that uses old t-shirts to create yards of fabric yarn. Watch the video or follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to make this versatile craft supply.

Do you have a pile of old t-shirts lying around your home? Some may be a bit faded. Others have been outgrown.

This craft takes those used shirts and recycles them into fantastic yarn.

You can use any color of shirt and various fabrics. In our tutorial, I took an old t-shirt of my teenage son and turned it into continuous t-shirt yarn.

You can use this upcycled craft in several ways.

• Create friendship bracelets
• Use it in a spooky web wreath.
• Make a colorful pen holder.
• Create a fun dog toy.
• Design a unique rag rug.

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Tips for a successful ball of yarn

• T-shirts without vinyl are best. The texture can cause your yarn to be inconsistent.
• Experiment with different types of t-shirts. Softer versus stiff fabric will have varying results.
• Don’t worry about the side seams, you can cut right through them.
• If you are going to make a lot of yarn, you will want to invest in a quality rotary cutter.

Yield: 1 Roll

How to Make T-Shirt Yarn

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Upcycle an old t-shirt into t-shirt yarn! T-shirt yarn can be used for lots of fun crfts.

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Materials

• T-Shirt

Tools

• Fabric Cutter - Scissors can be used.
• Sharp Scissors
• Cutting surface

Instructions

1. Start by placing your t-shirt down on a cutting mat. Cut a stright line along the bottom edge to remove the bottom hem of the shirt.
2. Start cutting 1" strips, but stop about .5" from the far side.
3. Continue to cut the 1" strips until you reach the armpit of the shirt. Then cut all the way through to remove the top of the shirt.
4. Arrange the shirt so the side of the shirt that remained attached is in front of you. You will have strips going to the left and to the right.
5. On the first strip, make a diagonal cut from just below the right strip to the top of the left strip.
6. Move to the next strip and cut, diagonally, from the bottom of the right side to the top of the left side.
7. Continue cutting between the strips to extend your strip of fabric.
8. Once you reach the top. The last cut should go from the strip on the right to the top.
9. Working in sections, pull the t-shirt yarn and release. This will cause it to coil a bit making it feel more like yarn.
10. Keep working in small sections until you reach the other end.
11. Then wrap it up like a ball of yarn and save it for your next t-shirt yarn craft!

More crafts for tweens

• Candy Stripe Bracelet – A classic friendship bracelet
• Poured Painted Rocks – Perfect for creating kindness rocks.

If you love this easy t-shirt upcycle idea, share it by pinning or sharing on Facebook.

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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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