How to Make a Friendship Bracelet Braid
A friendship bracelet is given from one person to another as a symbol of affection and friendship. In addition to the simple braided bracelet, friendship bracelets can also be made with macrame knots. The basic braided friendship bracelet is made from three threads resulting in a thin bracelet that is tied on the wrist. The bracelet can be made thicker by braiding six or nine threads. The bracelets are usually made out of embroidery thread but can be made from other yarns as well.
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Things You'll Need
- 3 pieces of different colored embroidery thread, 24 inches long
- Safety pin
Instructions
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Gather three pieces of embroidery thread and align the ends. Tie a knot half an inch from the top ends.
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Put a safety pin through the knot and pin the threads to a secure surface like a couch or a large pillow that you can hold down.
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Spread the three threads out so you can clearly identify the positions as left, middle and right.
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Cross the right thread over the middle thread.
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Cross the left thread over the middle thread.
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Cross the right thread over the middle thread again and continue braiding until you reach the bottom.
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Tie a knot at the end of the braid.
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Tips & Warnings
Add an additional one or two threads of the same color and braid them grouped by color to make a thicker bracelet.
References
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