Friendship bracelets are a timeless craft that children can make and share with friends or family. Using colourful threads, kids can practise simple patterns and braiding techniques to create wearable tokens of affection and connection.
This activity helps improve concentration, fine motor skills, and pattern recognition. Whether made for a best friend, a sibling, or as a party activity, each bracelet becomes a small, meaningful gift from the heart.
Materials Needed
- Embroidery thread, yarn, or thin wool in assorted colours
- Optional: beads or letter beads
- Sticky tape or safety pin (to secure the bracelet while working)
Tools Needed
- Scissors
Steps
- Cut the Threads
Choose 3–6 colours of thread and cut them to about 60–80cm each. - Tie a Knot
Tie all the strands together in a knot at one end. Tape this end to a table or pin it to a cushion or jeans. - Start Braiding or Knotting
Use a basic braid, chevron pattern, or alternating knots to weave the bracelet. Keep the tension even. - Check the Length
Once it fits around the wrist, tie off the end in another knot. - Tie and Gift
Give it to a friend and tie it on their wrist with a smile!
Variations
- Beaded Bracelets: Add name or alphabet beads to personalise the gift.
- Rainbow Pattern: Use all the colours of the rainbow and arrange in repeating order.
- Heart Design: Try more advanced knotting techniques to create shapes like hearts or stripes.
- Friendship Bracelet Kit: Make a DIY kit to give as a gift so others can make their own.
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