Create a beautiful, colorful bracelet with a classic diamond pattern using the art of friendship knotting. Kids will learn basic weaving techniques and how to create geometric patterns with string.

Tools

• scissors
• safety pin or clipboard
• ruler

Materials

• embroidery floss in 4 different colors (approx. 30 inches per strand, 4 strands total)
• clear tape (1 piece)

Safety

• Adult supervision recommended when using scissors.
• Be careful with safety pins to avoid pricking fingers.
• Adult supervision required for sharp objects.
• Do not wrap string around neck or limbs.

Steps

1. Cut four different colors of embroidery floss, each about 30 inches long.
2. Tie all four strands together in a single knot at the top, leaving about 3 inches of tail for tying the bracelet later.
3. Tape the knot to a table or secure it with a safety pin to a pillow or clipboard to keep the strings tight.
4. Arrange the strings in a mirror order (for example: Red, Blue, Green, Blue, Red) or simply lay them out flat.
5. To start the diamond, take the outermost left string and make a forward knot (loop over and under) with the string immediately to its right.
6. Repeat this process, moving the first string across every other string until it reaches the far right side.
7. Now, take the outermost right string and make a backward knot (loop over and under) moving toward the left side.
8. Continue alternating sides, knotting the outer strings toward the center to create the narrowing and widening 'diamond' shape.
9. Keep repeating the pattern of moving strings from the outside in and then back out until the bracelet is long enough to fit your wrist.
10. Tie all the strings together in one final knot at the end.
11. Trim any excess string and tie the two ends together around your wrist.