I was a friendship bracelet fanatic when I was a kid and I’m glad to see that the trend has returned with a vengeance for my daughter to enjoy. My best friend and I would set up shop in my kitchen when we were tweens and we would make dozens of cool friendship bracelets each week. I’m hoping that my kids and their friends will do the same. Not to necessarily sell and make money with (although I wouldn’t mind that), but to hand out to old and new friends at the beginning of the school year. DIY friendship bracelets are an amazing way for kids to break out of their comfort zone and talk to some new faces in class or at recess.
From macrame styles to the standard string fishtail pattern, there’s no shortage of DIY friendship bracelets to make these days. Here are a few of my favorites to inspire you.
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11 DIY Friendship Bracelets You Can Make Right Now
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Camp Classic Friendship Bracelet
Show your kids how to make a friendship bracelet by starting with the basics! This classic style can be whipped up in minutes. See more here.
Photo: Hey Wanderer
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Chevron Style Friendship Bracelet
The chevron style friendship bracelet is an oldie but a goodie. See more here.
Photo: Claireabellmakes
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Monochrome Friendship Bracelet
Mistakes are easily hidden when the thread is all the same color! See more here.
Photo: Purl Soho
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Neon Wrap Friendship Bracelet
No expert braiding skills are necessary for this one. You just have to wrap! See more here.
Photo: I Spy DIY
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Rainbow Friendship Bracelet
Dab a little paint on some leather cording for a bright twist to an otherwise basic design. See more here.
Photo: Stars for Streetlights
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Woven Heart Friendship Bracelet
Spread the love with a woven heart friendship bracelet! All that is involved is a simple modification to the chevron pattern. See more here.
Photo: HonestlyWTF
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Half Hitch Knot Friendship Bracelet
Take your friendship bracelets to the next level with a colorful half hitch knot pattern. This thicker version would look great attached to a backpack! See more here.
Photo: The Learning Center
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Basic 4-String Hitch Knot
Start with four strings and then alternate sides, making one basic hitch knot. To make it look more intricate, you can push the knots close together. See more here.
Photo: A Few Good Things
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Nautical Friendship Bracelet
This nautical-inspired arm candy is a pretty easy friendship bracelet to master. See more here.
Photo: Operation Overhaul
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Leather Wrap Around Friendship Bracelet
Add an edgy twist to your stack of friendship bracelets with this beaded leather number. See more here.
Photo: Poppytalk
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Macrame Friendship Bracelet
Make macrame bracelets with any colored string and combine cool beads for simple but pretty friendship bracelets that can be layered.
See more here.
Photo: Momtastic
