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Originating in Indian cultures of Central and South America, friendship bracelets have been worn symbolically as a wish.
Once the bracelet falls off, the wish is supposed to come true for the wearer.
Today, friendship bracelets can be a unique and individualized jewelry alternative great for gifts or even a hobby.
Shown here are the most basic friendship bracelet pattern.
Materials Needed:
24 inches of at least 5 strands of embroidery floss
Scissors
Tape or a clipboard
Tips
The wider you want your bracelet to be, increase the number of different strings
I you want to increase the overall thickness and size, group more of the same colored strings together
As you perfect the basic pattern, try making more complex bracelets like the ones shown here
