Friendship bracelets are bracelets given from one friend to another as a symbol of friendship. They are handmade and usually made out of embroidery floss or thread. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot. The making of friendship bracelets is a version of macrame.

The amount of thread used in bracelets can and usually does vary. The smallest pattern, a double chain knot, requires two strings. The candy stripe can have as few as three strings and as many as forty, based on pattern and thickness. Because of their versatility, they are worn by both males and females of all ages. They are particularly popular with pre-teen and adolescent girls and with present-day hippies, deadheads or Rainbow Family participants. These friendship bracelets are commonly worn by both male and female teenagers, surfers, and Camp counselors

History and traditions

The knotcraft and hand weaving used to create traditional patterns stems from Native American handcrafts, particularly from Central American tradition. According to indigenous tradition, the recipient of a friendship bracelet must wear it until the cords wear out and fall off naturally. The idea is that the friend paid for it with the hard work and love that made it, and the recipient repays the friend by honoring the work. Removing the bracelet before it naturally falls off is a sign that the friendship has gone sour. Another variation of this tradition is that the recipient of a bracelet is entitled to a wish. After the bracelet wears out and falls off naturally, the wish will come true!

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How do you make a friendship bracelet stop from curling up?
Q. Right now, I am making a diagonal friendship bracelet with 4 colors and it keeps coiling up on itself. I am wondering if anyone can tell me how to stop this. Thanks so much for your help!
Asked by Sun - Sat Apr 18 19:02:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The knots are too tight, make them looser. Good luck
Answered by sirima b - Sat Apr 18 19:48:06 2009

How can I make a friendship bracelet with hearts in it?
Q. I know how to make a standard friendship bracelet but can't figure out how to make a heart friendship bracelet! All of the websites with directions I've been on are so confusing! Can someone please explain it in their own words, very simply, or give me a website with simple directions? Thanks! - Karen
Asked by Karen - Sun Aug 2 15:31:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. this is really good. i made it and it turned out great.
Answered by msmaddie95 - Sun Aug 2 18:45:18 2009

How would you keep an indian friendship bracelet from twisting?
Q. I am in the process of making an indian friendship bracelet and it keeps twisting and screwing me up! I wonder if there is anyway you can make it without it twisting up on you!
Asked by Cameron - Sat Jun 12 16:31:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

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