Bracelets made from thread, also called friendship bracelets, seem to come in and out of fashion on a regular basis. Homemade ones are typically the work of preteen and teen girls, although boys make and wear them, too. They are a cheap and relatively easy activity that can be used to fill time on a long car trip or rainy afternoon. Thread bracelets can be woven, braided or knotted in a variety of ways. One of the simplest of these methods is called the Chinese staircase or twister.
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Difficulty:
Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
Embroidery thread (also called floss)
Scissors
Tape measure
Clipboard, safety pin and pillow or masking tape and cardboard
Cut three strands of thread into 24-inch lengths. Gather them together and tie a knot at the end of the bundle to form one end of the bracelet. Leave about a 2-inch tail.
2
Secure the knotted end of the threads to another surface. You can use a clipboard, safety pin and pillow or masking tape and cardboard--whatever you have on hand that will hold onto the end for you.
3
Separate the first strand of thread you are going to use from the other two. Hold that thread in one hand, the rest in your other hand.
4
Make a backwards "4" by laying the working strand underneath and perpendicular to the others.
5
Pick up the end of the working strand, pull it through the open part of the "4" and pull tight, forming a knot around the nonworking strands of yarn.
6
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until you have made 10 to 20 knots with the same strand of thread. Switch to another strand and move the strand you were working with back to the bundle.
7
Repeat Steps 4 through 6 until you have reached the desired length for your bracelet. Tie a knot in the end, leaving approximately a 2-inch tail.
8
Remove from the clipboard or whatever device you were using to secure your work.
Tips & Warnings
You can use more than three strands of thread if you want a thicker bracelet or one with more colors.
Select colors around a theme, such as patriotism (red, white and blue) or school colors.
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