Q&A for How to Make a Friendship Bracelet

It's a 6-strand thread that has a looser twist, which allows for a higher sheen.

You can use yarn, string, twine, ribbon, wool, etc. as long as you make sure whatever you choose is not too thick or heavy.

Yes. You can also make it with other types of thread too. Keep in mind that the finished bracelet will also be thicker.

Craft stores like Michael's, Jo Ann's, etc. are useful, but the Dollar Store will also probably have what you need.

No, you may use different amounts of thread depending on how thick you want the bracelet to be.

That's okay! Charms and beads are optional. Just follow the rest of the steps.

They look nice. You don't have to give one to your friend. You can sell them, or make them for yourself.

Yes, you can but keep in mind that it will be much thinner than the embroidery thread bracelets and the threads will tangle easily. Embroidery thread is cheap at any craft store.

It is a bracelet made usually out of thread, twine, or yarn. It's called a friendship bracelet because it is easy to make, so you can make a ton and give them to your friends to symbolize friendship.

Beads are definitely an option if you would like to have beads in your bracelet. If you don't have beads, just follow the simple instructions!

Yes, you could use loom bands instead.

No! There are many different ways to make friendship bracelets. Some varieties are made by tying different kinds of knots, and some are done using a different pattern or number of thread colors. You can look on YouTube or other websites to find lots of different instructions for various friendship bracelets.

Anything, really. You don't even have to use charms -- they're optional. But use anything else around the house that would look good. One time I took the diamond off an earring and hot-glued it! If you actually have time, you can go to a craft store and get a pack.

No, you can make it just for yourself.

Yes! Anything jewelry decor that can fit a length of string inside it can go on the bracelet.

Yes, but it might be uncomfortable to wear unless you glue them to the front, and that would conceal the colors.

Try to tie your knots slower and less tight to resist the twisting. It also might help to put wax on the end of your thread to keep it from fraying.

You can give it to a friend and look stylish together with your matching bracelets!

You can use thin yarn but it will be harder to do.

You might want to try using a cardboard loom or just put something heavy on it overnight.

Yes, you can make bracelets with thread and twine. You can add some beads to make it extra special.

No. The easiest way to make a friendship bracelet is called the Chinese Staircase. The one here is called the Candy Stripe.

Yes, you can but just remember, the more string you use, the wider it will be!

Just let it roll, then when you have completed your bracelet you can iron it.

Embroidery floss has the most color options and is probably the most economical. You can often get 2 hanks for $1; even if you use 1 yard for each strand, and you have a 6-strand pattern like the example shown here, you can get 7 or 8 bracelets from 6 skeins in different colors. Pearl cotton is a little more expensive and has fewer color options, but it's sold in larger hanks and is thicker so you don't need as many strands.

Yes, you just need something to hold down the one end.

Yes. It just depends on how thick or thin you want it to be.

Use letter beads. You can put them on by threading them on the string. Just make sure they're on a straight line, and not twisted.

Embroidery thread works really well. It'll be pretty thick if you use worsted weighted yarn.

String the beads up the strand you want them on, then do the knot after the beads.