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FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NUMBER 7 Designed by Andréane Gill ANE0101-032254M | December 2, 2021

EMBROIDERY, MACRAME
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

MEASUREMENT
Finished bracelet is 5/8" (1.5cm) wide.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cut the following lengths of
floss:
• (4) Color 0403 - 53" (135cm)
• (2) Color 0001 - 53" (135cm)
• (2) Remaining colors -
34" (85cm)
2. Holding the floss together
evenly tie a loose overhand
knot approximately 4 inches
(10cm) from the cut ends. Tape
the knot to a flat surface or
secure under clip on clipboard.
3. Place the strands of floss in the
order shown at the top of the
pattern on Page 2.
4. Tie the first knot on the left with
Featuring Anchor® Embroidery Floss spools the 2 first strands (remember
Create a colorful Friendship bracelet. Make in the colors shown or that each knot is composed of
try one of the three fun variations. Enjoy the ease of working with 2 base knots).
Anchor® floss on tangle-free spools while creating bracelets. There 5. Tie all the other knots of the
are 450 shades of Anchor® floss to choose from so the possibilities row from left to right.
are endless. 6. For the next row, put the first
strand on the left aside, and tie
MATERIALS the first knot with the 2nd and
Anchor® Embroidery Floss Spools: 1 of each color 3rd strand.
7. Tie all the other knots of the
row from left to right.
8. The first rows may look a little
0001 0403 0029 0302 0188 0143 messy at this point, but it will
Masking or transparent tape. Optional: Clip board correct itself as you continue
Note: Basic knot instructions and how to make a sliding closure are to knot the bracelet. Continue
on pages 3, 4 and 5. following the pattern row by
row until the bracelet is long
enough.
9. Undo the loose knot from
step 1 (this step can be done
anytime after you’ve done at
least 4 rows of the bracelet).

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10. Braid each end (the total length

of the bracelet + both braids
should be enough, so you’d be
able to slide the bracelet over
your hand to put it on your
wrist).
11. Tie on or made a sliding closure.

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Try these color combinations: Version 2: Version 3:

Version 1: Cut the following lengths of floss Cut the following lengths of floss
Cut the following lengths of floss (4) Color 0403 - 53" (135cm) (4) Color 0266 - 53" (135cm)
(4) Color 0403 - 53" (135cm) (2) Color 0001 - 53" (135cm) (2) Color 0264 - 53" (135cm)
(2) Color 0001 - 53" (135cm) (2) Colors 0316, 1070 - 34" (85cm) (8) Color 0403 - 34" (85cm)
(2) Colors 0433, 0041 - 34" (85cm)

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FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NUMBER 7 Designed by Andréane Gill ANE0101-032254M | December 2, 2021

BASE KNOTS
The 4 basic knots that are used in friendship bracelets are composed of these 2 base knots.

Forward knot : Goes from left to right Backward knot : Goes from right to left
1. Bend the red string and place it over the blue one 1. Bend the red string and place it over the blue one
to make a 4 shape. to make an inverted 4 shape.

2. The red string goes behind the blue, and in the 2. The red string goes behind the blue, and in the
loop created by the 4 shape. loop created by the inverted 4 shape.

3. Pull the knot all the way up and tighten it. 3. Pull the knot all the way up and tighten it.

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FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NUMBER 7 Designed by Andréane Gill ANE0101-032254M | December 2, 2021

THE 4 BASIC KNOTS IN FRIENDSHIP BRACELET PATTERNS

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FRIENDSHIP BRACELET NUMBER 7 Designed by Andréane Gill ANE0101-032254M | December 2, 2021

SLIDING CLOSURE

Step 1 : Take a string that is at least 8 inches (20 cm)

Step 2 : Tie a half knot (see picture below) on both braids.

Step 3 : Tie another half knot to secure it.

Step 4 : Tie 3 forward knots over both braids.

Step 5 : Tie 2 half knots to secure the closure.

Step 6 : Cut the extra string, leave approximately 1/4 inch (5mm).
Now the closure is done!

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