Choose your favorite colors! Pick threads that look great together. Popular combinations include rainbow colors, pastels, or your friend's favorite colors.

Measure and cut 64 centimeters (about 25 inches) of each colored thread. This length will give you enough thread to make a bracelet that fits most wrists with room to tie.

Gather all 4 threads and tie them together in a knot at one end. Leave about 2-3 inches of thread above the knot - this will become part of the bracelet's tie.

Tape the knot to a flat surface or use a safety pin to attach it to a pillow or your pants. This keeps your work steady while you braid.

Arrange the 4 threads side by side in the order you want your colors to appear. This will be your starting position for the friendship bracelet pattern.

Take the leftmost thread and place it over the second thread to create a loop. This is the beginning of your first knot.

Gently pull the first thread through the loop you just made. Pull it tight to create a knot at the top of the second thread. You've made your first knot!

Repeat steps 6 & 7 with the same two threads. You should now have 2 knots at the top of the second thread. Double knots make your bracelet stronger!

Using the same leftmost thread, make 2 knots on the 3rd thread, then 2 knots on the 4th thread. Your first thread should now be on the far right!

Now take the new leftmost thread (which will be a different color) and repeat the double knot technique, moving from left to right across all threads.

Continue this pattern - always using the leftmost thread to make double knots across all other threads. Keep going until your bracelet is long enough to fit around a wrist.

When your bracelet is the right length, tie all threads together in a knot at the end. Cut off any extra thread, leaving about 2-3 inches for tying.

Congratulations! Your friendship bracelet is complete and ready to give to a special friend. The best part about friendship bracelets is sharing them!

Now that you know the basic technique, try different color combinations and patterns! Here are some popular pattern ideas: