How to Tie a Double Knot for a Rainbow Friendship Bracelet

Making a friendship bracelet is a fun way to pass the time and, as the name implies, it makes a great gift to give friends. You can make all kinds of friendship bracelets, but the most common pattern is the rainbow, a diagonal stripe of repeating colors. You can use any colors you like, just make sure to follow the pattern correctly.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Measure and cut the embroidery floss for your rainbow friendship bracelet. You'll want to make the strands about twice as long as you want the bracelet to be. Cut 6 strands of different colors.

2. Knot your strands together, leaving 1 to 2 inches at the top, and clip the top of your rainbow friendship bracelet to the top of a clipboard.

3. Pick up the first string and loop it over and then under the second string.

4. Make a double knot by holding the second string tightly and pulling the first string upwards to secure the knot. Do this one more time to finish the knot.

5. Tie a double knot on each of the remaining strands, using the first string. Your second string should now be the first on the left.

6. Repeat the process of knotting each strand with the first strand on the left. This should leave you with your third string becoming the first on the left.

7. Keep going until the bracelet is the desired length. You can make each rainbow friendship bracelet a standard size or measure the person who will receive it.