Friendship Bracelets

Chevron Friendship Bracelet

So this blog is WAY overdue, apologies but I'm no longer unemployed, but a full blown MA student! I am studying Museum Studies, as I really want to work in a museum...hopefully! I am currently living in Hamar, Norway for my university work placement :). I LOVE Norway, it is so beautiful! I have a lot of spare time on my hands in the evening (when not working on my dissertation, EEK).  

So any way, Friendship Bracelets! At first I was very clumsy whilst making friendship bracelets, I just didn't get it! I think it was because I started off by making an "chevron" bracelet and not just a basic bracelet (half a chevron)!

What you will need!

• Embroidery Floss  If you are intending to buy floss in the UK I fully recommend purchasing from The Works available in stores and online for £2.99. In a pack you get 30 8 meter skeins.
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
• A Clipboard

Method

The best way to learn is not from me, but from YouTube, that is how I learnt the basic skills. I shall blog my current designs, alternative patterns and tips.

1. Watch this video learn how to make the basic friendship bracelet knots. You will need to know how to create a 4 and backwards 4 knot to make half a chevron or a chevron.

2. Learn how to make a half chevron, "Candy Stripe" friendship bracelet.

3. How to make a chevron friendship bracelet.

These videos are directly linked to YouTube however the author of the videos also has a fab website; **CLICK HERE** to visit the site.

Also the Honestly...WTF blog is a good place to start for friendship bracelet information. I admire there use of colours and their clear instruction photos.

Tips

When I first started to make friendship bracelets I would create platted ties at both ends to fasten them in a bow (see photo below).

- To make these you will need to cut 6 strands of floss measuring 34 inches. Start by knotting the threads together about an inch in then plat one end so it is around 4 inches long.

However... recently I have decided it is easier to tie friendship bracelets by creating a loop, especially for chevron bracelets. To make these chevron bracelets below cut 6 strands measuring 60 inches. Together fold in half and create a knot in the middle, then begin knotting!

Check back soon for more Friendship Bracelet tips and ideas!

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