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Did you know that the history of friendshipbracelets can be traced back to Central and South America wherenative Indian tribes tied bracelets to friends who in turn couldwish for something when the bracelet was tied to them? The braceletwas not supposed to be removed but was supposed to fall off on itsown at which time the wish was supposed to come true.

Today, friendship bracelets are more a symbol of friendship thana wish making accessory. These bracelets come in several patternsand designs, and some of the patterns that you can use to make coolfriendship bracelets at home are given below.

Traditional friendship bracelets are made using embroidery flossand while today you can use a variety of different materials tomake these bracelets, friendship bracelets made from embroideryfloss remain extremely popular.

Given below are instructions that you can use to make friendshipbracelets using embroidery floss for what is popularly known as thecandy pattern, which is one of the coolest friendship braceletpatterns that you can use.

The first step that you need to take while making an embroideryfloss bracelet is to measure the three different colored flossthreads that you have and cut 3 strands of each color to a lengthof three feet each.
Now hold all nine strands together and knot them together atdistance of three inches from the edge that you are holding thestrands at. Now using a tape, attach the floss threads to a tableso that you can easily thread the bracelet.
Next spread out the nine strands of floss so they do not gettangled. Take the floss at the left side and overlap it over thesecond strand and then behind it. Now bring it to the front of thefirst floss thread. While doing this, ensure that you hold thethreads tightly, as otherwise the knot will not be proper and thebracelet may open up.
Now repeat this step with the third strand and continue till youhave finished using strand number one to knot each of thestrands.
Once you have done this, you would have created an intricatelypatterned row and the strand that you had started out with wouldhave ended up at the right hand side.
Now start the process again with the strand at the left hand side.Keep repeating the steps till an intricate design is visiblethrough the bracelet.
Once you have achieved a desired length with the bracelet, you canknot it again and finish making the bracelet by braiding the endsof the same.

Some of the most popular friendship bracelets are based on thisdesign. It is very easy to learn and with a little practice, youwill easily master this bracelet design pattern.

If you have been on the lookout for friendship bracelet designsthat are easy to make without the headache of embroidery flossthreads and following detailed instructions for friendshipbracelets, then making bracelets with beads should be easy for you.These patterns using beads are easy to follow and make and can bemodified or adapted to suit your fashion and design sensibilitywithout any difficulty.

The first step while following instructions for this braceletpattern is to apply glue to the end of the string. Then thread thewhite pony beads to the center of the cord.
Next loop the thread around and slip the cord through the firstbead again. Hold it tightly to ensure that it does not open up.