Friendship bracelets are symbol of friendship. Symbol of friendship bracelets is knot. Knot symbolize that a friendship cannot be broken easily.

They are exchanged between one friends to another. There are many variety and can be worn by both males and females of all ages, they are more popular among teenagers. You will find one ready made available in market, but making it by your self has special value. it lets your friend knows how special they are for you and hoe much hard work and love you put while making it. Friendship bracelets are tied on wrist and are worn till they fall off their wrist. Generally it is not removed till its wears out and falls. Removing it is sign that something has gone wrong with friendship

There are many patterns for making friendship bracelets. Most common and preferred patterns are candystrpe, diagonal 3's, double-chin knot,chevron,braid, rag rug, Chinese staircase, totem pole, swirl and braids. But basic ideas remain same that is use as many as colors string possible. Adding few beads and ribbons gives artistic touch to your friendship bracelet.

Most common material used in friendship bracelets is embroidery floss. They are thread only but they are thicker and stronger than normal thread used in sewing. To create stripe effect select multi color evenly placed thus each color will give effect of strip. You can also control width of friendship bracelet by either choosing more color or using more thread of each color. It is important to select correct length of embroidery floss. One way is you wrap thread twice around your wrist, or you select length from your finger tip to elbow.

For making it selects the colors and cut it in to length as described. To create loop effect select few color thread half of the required length, tie them into a knot. Select other set of colors repeat the procedure. Wrap first set of color strand with second half set of other color strand. This will give beautiful effect of colorful loops. Use your imagination in selecting as much color as you want. You can also used mixed variety and color beads that match the color strands and string them. Remember sky is the limit for your imagination, try different pattern tying beads with color string will always look beautiful.

Creativity is the fun part of making friendship bracelet. Go ahead and make one and give beautiful surprise to your friend who deserves it.