Friendship Bracelet Patterns: Candy Stripe, Chevron, Fishtail

Tap a pattern to see its defining features.

Candy Stripe

The most basic and easy-to-learn pattern, made by alternating knots between two thread colors to create diagonal stripes.

Chevron (V-Pattern)

A popular pattern where knots worked from both ends toward the center form a repeating V shape.

Diamond Pattern

A slightly more complex pattern made by stacking two chevron patterns top and bottom to form a diamond shape.

Fishtail

Made by alternately crossing two bundles of thread strands, producing a textured pattern reminiscent of a fish's tail.

Alpha Pattern

A pattern that spells out letters or designs within a grid, used to weave a name or phrase into a bracelet.

Spiral

A three-dimensional pattern made by winding other colored threads around a fixed anchor thread to form a spiral design.

Just a Couple of Knots Can Make Countless Patterns

Friendship bracelets are a charming craft where a huge variety of patterns can be built from just two basic knots — forward and backward. Starting with the easy patterns and working up, you'll find yourself able to create intricate designs before long.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of thread works best for a friendship bracelet?

Embroidery floss is the most widely used option, since it comes in a wide range of colors and has just the right thickness for knotting.

What pattern is easiest for a beginner?

The candy stripe pattern, made with just two thread colors, is the simplest and best starting point for learning the basic knotting technique.