Friendship bracelet patterns and knot tutorials
Choosing thread, measuring strings, starting, ending, closures and fixing mistakes.
6 tutorials published
Repair a friendship bracelet instead of restarting it. Learn to unpick a knot with a pin and fix wrong colors, gaps, curling, uneven edges and a string that runs short.
Finish a friendship bracelet so it stays tied and looks tidy. Learn when to stop knotting, how to lock the last row, and how to make braided or twisted ties and trim them.
Three adjustable closures for friendship bracelets, with steps for each: a square-knot sliding knot, a loop with two braids, and a button loop that offers two sizes.
Three ways to begin a friendship bracelet, an overhand knot, a folded loop and a braided loop, plus how to anchor the strings with tape, a clipboard or a safety pin.
Find out how long to cut friendship bracelet string for each pattern type, with a table of lengths and simple adjustments for wrist size, loop starts and long working strings.
Six-strand cotton embroidery floss is the standard thread for friendship bracelets. See how it compares with pearl cotton and craft thread for strands, sheen, colorfastness and price before you buy.
