If you haven’t heard, a classic summer-camp activity is making a comeback, and we’re here for it. From simply woven designs to beaded ones, friendship bracelets are everywhere nowadays, so there’s no better time to try out the trend yourself.
Making friendship bracelets is one of the most versatile DIY projects out there, since you can just scale up or down as you see fit. Many patterns are simple enough for kids to master, and there are plenty of advanced bracelet crafts that are suitable for grownups as well. You can find a simple stitch or go all out with a complicated, multi-strand, two color or three color pattern. And when your work of art is complete, you have the option to give it away as a thoughtful handmade gift or keep it as a unique personalized gift for yourself.
If you’re not the crafty type, no worries, because you can always begin with one of the easier knots to master — the spiral staircase — before you work your way up to chevrons, braids, stripes, diamonds and hearts.
To get started, all you need is time, patience, a few inexpensive materials, and these easy friendship bracelet patterns to give you inspiration.
Moms and CraftersSpiral Staircase Friendship Bracelet Pattern
If you’re a beginner, then this is the perfect pattern to try since it requires crafters to keep track of only four strands and a pattern of two colors. And yet, the result has a cool spiral pattern twirling around the bracelet.
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Homan at HomeLadder Stitch Friendship Bracelet Pattern
This is another simple, four-strand pattern that makes a big impact when you pick two contrasting colors. Use thicker thread or even yarn for a chunkier look.
