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Friendship bracelets

Learn to knot colourful friendship bracelets, then swap them with siblings or friends.

  • Ages 6–12best for 8–12
  • 1–2 hoursabout 10 mins of prep
  • Prep on the dayplan below
  • Under $20about $8
  • Anywhereany weather
  • Kids run itlow mess

Plan it

Good planning makes a good day. Tick things off as you go.

1Days before

2On the day

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You'll need

From home

  • Masking tape
  • scissors

To buy

  • Embroidery thread in several colours
🪄 Wizard's tip

Great for car trips and summer afternoons. Pack a bracelet kit in a zip bag so it travels anywhere.

How to do it

  1. Cut 4–6 threads and knot them together at the top.
  2. Tape the knot to the table.
  3. Tie forward knots with the left thread across the others, twice on each.
  4. Repeat with each colour to make stripes.
  5. Knot the end and tie it on a wrist.

Younger kids: A simple three-strand plait with chunky wool, taped to the table.

Older kids: Learn the forward knot, then chevron and diagonal stripe patterns.

⚠ Safety Supervise scissors with younger kids.

Builds Focus & patienceFine motor skillsEmpathy & kindness

Clean-up 5 minutes.

Make it a bigger day Make matching ones for a friend or cousin.

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Friendship bracelets