Friendship bracelets are crafted from knotted embroidery thread and can be considered a form of macrame. The bracelets can be customized with your choice of colors in a wide range of styles. The bracelets can be made for personal use, or given away as a symbol of friendship. An easy style of friendship bracelet is called the Chinese staircase bracelet. The bracelet features alternating colors and a spiral knot design.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510m2yXhgxg

You will need four lengths of embroidery floss, such as DMC. You can use the same color, or multiple colors based on your preferences. Each thread should be approximately a yard in length. You can make a more customized measurement by stretching the thread from the tip of your middle finger to the top of your shoulder. You may need to adjust the length if you are making the bracelet for someone else. In addition to thread, you will need a flat surface and some tape.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510m2yXhgxg

Place all 4 strands of embroidery floss together, then tie a knot about two to three inches from the top of the threads. This end is needed to secure your finished bracelet around your wrist. Tape your threads to a flat surface like a table with a strong piece of tape.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510m2yXhgxg,

Grab three strands in your right hand and place the fourth strand in your left hand. Take the single thread and drape it over the threads in your right hand while holding a portion of the single thread in your left hand. Loop the thread under the thread group and bring it up between the single thread in your left hand and the thread group. Place the threaded string to the right side of the thread group.. Pull the single thread up until a knot is created at the top of your bracelet.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510m2yXhgxg

Repeat the knotting procedure until you have about 15 to 20 knots of the same color. Once you are finished with the first color, place the string in the thread group and pull out the next colored string to make the second section of your bracelet. Repeat the same knotting pattern with the same number of knots you used in the first section. Continue alternating colors until your bracelet reaches the proper length to wrap around you or your friend's wrist.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510m2yXhgxg Tie off the end of the bracelet with a knot and trim the ends of your strings if needed.