![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
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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