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How to Make Friendship Bracelets - Learn the Basics

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Measuring and Holding Your Threads

making friendship braceletDenise D. Witmer
For bracelets size 6-inches to 7-inches you will need threads 4-foot long each. Add another foot for longer bracelets and anklets.

You can hold your bracelet firmly when weaving by

  • using masking tape and attaching it to a table,
  • using a clip board,
  • safety pinning it to a pillow.
This is a personal preference and I tend to tape it, but I do have a small clip board I like to use too.

Friendship Bracelet Basics: The Knot | Sizing | Finishing Off
Basic Friendship Bracelet Patterns: Cable Bracelet | Striped Bracelet | Round Striped Bracelet | Wish Bracelet
Intermediate Friendship Bracelet Patterns: 2 by 2 Bracelet | Double Cable Bracelet | Arrow Bracelet | Patriotic or School Colors Bracelet

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