8 string Chevron Friendship Bracelet with loop tie

Its that time again...

Ok, as previously promised here are some friendship bracelet tips. 

Collect your utensils...(also "here's some I made earlier")

1. To make a 8 string Chevron Friendship Bracelet you will need to cut 8 strings of embroidery thread (whatever colours you fancy) around 60 inches long.

2. Fold these strings in half (like the images below), making sure you are exactly in the middle (you don't want to run out of string!!!).

Fold strings in half...

Make sure they are equal lengths

3. Make a simple knot large enough for one of the plated ends to pass through (roughly around 1/2 - 3/4 an inch down the strings).

Make a simple not at the top of the folded strings

 4. You are ready to make your bracelet. Secure the strings in place by sitting the not behind a clipboard clip (see below).

You are ready to create!

5. See my previous friendship bracelet blog post to learn how to make the simple four and backwards for knots!

6. Once your pattern has reached your desire length, for my 8 string friendship bracelets I usually stop knotting when the pattern reaches around 4.5 - 5 inches, this may depend on the size of your wrist. Remember you don't want t wrap all the way round your wrist, you need to leave room for the tie.

7. As you can see in the image below, after my final "V" tie I keep the forward and backward knotting strings separate (8 of each) and tie knots as close as possibly to the end of the pattern. Then I plat (braid) the stings so they are equal lengths or around 4.5 inches long, then finish with knots and cut off the excess strings (obviously leaving a little tassel).

Finished 8 string bracelets

Tips...

Stuck for colour inspiration?? Take a look at your clothes, do you seen any colour patterns? Style your friendship bracelets to match your outfits :). For example I wanted a casual bracelet to go with my floral dress, what do you think? (see the photo below).

Colour pattern inspiration from your clothes!