How to Make a Friendship Bracelet in the Shape of the Letter V

The V-shaped friendship bracelet is a favorite among friendship bracelet designs. Giving a V-shaped bracelet to a friend is a thoughtful way to show you care, or you can make one for yourself to wear! Here are two different methods to use when you want to create a V-shaped friendship bracelet.

Prepare the embroidery floss. Cut about 150-165 cm of floss per color based on wrist size. You'll need at least 6 strands (choose 3 colors with 2 strands each), but you can use more if you like, as long as you keep the total number even.

• The more strands you use, the more intricate the color arrangement will be, and the bracelet will be wider.
• Pick any colors you like, just make sure each color has two strands.

Secure the floss strands. Fold the floss bundle in half, tie a knot, and secure it in place using different methods so you can easily hold the bundle while making the bracelet.

• You can clip the bundle onto a clipboard, pin it to your pants or knee with a hand needle, or stick it to a flat surface. Alternatively, use a butterfly clip with a binder or a book. Another option is to tie it to the drawer handle.

Arrange the floss strands. Place the strands in symmetrical order, with the two outer strands being the same color and the inner strands arranged sequentially.

• Imagine an invisible line in the center and mirror the colors on both sides of that line.

Start tying knots on the right side. Begin by taking the outermost right strand and tying two knots onto the next strand (second from the right).

• To tie a right-side knot, create a 90-degree angle by placing the first strand over the second strand. Then, thread the first strand underneath the second strand and pull it tight.
• Note: Be sure to tie two knots on each strand.
• Once you’ve tied the outer strand to the adjacent one, repeat the process with the next strand on the inside. Continue until the knots reach the center.
• Note: The first strand you used (outermost right) should now be in the center.

Start tying knots on the left side. On the left side, tie knots from the outermost strand toward the center.

• To tie a left-side knot, perform the same steps as the right-side knots, but in the opposite direction. Create a 90-degree angle by placing the first strand over the second strand, then thread the first strand underneath the second strand and pull it tight.

Make the center knots. Tie knots in either the left or right direction with the two central strands to connect both sides (be sure to tie two knots).

• Note: If you’ve followed the steps correctly, by this point, the two central strands will be the same color, and you’ll start to see the V-shaped pattern emerge.

Continue the process. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 until the bracelet reaches your desired length, always starting with the outermost thread on each side. Ensure the colored threads are positioned the same way each time.

Complete the bracelet. Tie a knot at the end of the bracelet and use the remaining thread to fasten the bracelet around your wrist or a friend's wrist.

• Alternatively, you can add a button for easier wear. Attach the button to the end of the bracelet by threading two strands through the button holes. Then tie the two strands together and trim any excess thread (including the threads not used for the button). The other end of the bracelet will form a circle from the knot, which secures the thread bundle. Attach the button to this circle once you’ve finished the steps.

Prepare the embroidery floss. For this bracelet style, you’ll need 4 different colors of embroidery floss. Cut two strands of each color to about 165 cm in length, giving you a total of 8 strands.

• Once you've cut the floss, fold the entire bundle in half, resulting in 16 strands.

Secure the threads. Tie a knot at the folded end of the floss bundle and secure it to a flat surface using strong adhesive tape (such as masking tape or clear tape).

• Alternatively, you can pin the bundle to your pants with a hand needle, tie it to the handle of a drawer, or clip it to a presentation board.

Arrange the threads. Organize the threads symmetrically so that each side forms two adjacent groups of threads with the same color sequence.

• For example, the sequence of threads will look like this: 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1
• Imagine an invisible line in the center, and arrange the threads on both sides in the same color order. Repeat this sequence with the remaining threads.

Begin tying knots on the right side. First, take the outermost thread on the right and tie two knots onto the thread next to it (the second one from the right).

• To tie the knot on the right side, create a 90-degree angle by placing the first thread on top of the second. Then, thread the first one under the second and tighten it.
• Note: Remember to tie two knots on each thread.
• Once you have tied the outermost thread to the next one, continue with the next thread inside. Repeat the process until the knots move toward the center.
• Note: The first thread you used (the outermost on the right) should now be in the center.

Start tying knots on the left side. Take the outermost thread on the left, mirroring the right side you just knotted, and begin tying knots towards it.

• To tie knots on the left, follow the same process as on the right side but in reverse. Create a 90-degree angle by placing the first thread over the second and thread the first one under the second, then tighten.
• By doing this, you will complete one half of the double V pattern.

Finish the other half. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the left side of the double V pattern.

Create the center knots. Tie knots either to the left or to the right using the two center threads to connect both sides. Be sure to tie each knot twice.

• Note: If you've followed the steps correctly, at this point, the two center threads will match in color and you will see the V-shaped pattern emerge.

Continue the process. Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 until the bracelet reaches the desired length. Always start with the two center threads and tie knots outward on each side to complete the symmetrical pattern.

Finish the bracelet. Tie a knot at the end of the bracelet and use the excess thread to secure the bracelet onto your wrist or a friend's.

• Alternatively, you can attach a button to make the bracelet easier to wear. Attach the button to the end of the bracelet by threading two pieces of thread through the button's holes. Then, tie the two threads together and cut off any excess thread (including the threads not used for the button). At the other end of the bracelet, you will have a circle formed by tying the knot to hold the threads in place. Attach the button to this circle once all steps are complete.

• Embroidery thread (at least 3 colors)
• Presentation folder, hand needle, masking tape, or ring binder with butterfly clips
• Measuring tape
• Scissors