I remember making friendship bracelets way back in the day, but my memory of HOW to make them was fuzzy. This helped me re-learn. Getting the knot tension right took a little practice, and then I had to figure out how to join the ends for wearing. I don't really need to prove undying loyalty to myself-- that's the point of friendship bracelets, right?-- so I wanted an adjustable closure. Here is what I came up with:
I'm rather pleased with the result-- instructions for the macrame sliding knot are here.
These remind me that I make things because it's fun-- maybe not just for fun, but joy and play are essential! I think I lose track of that when I become too product-focused. These bracelets are the perfect little canvas to have FUN with color and pattern. I have a limited selection of colors but I keep finding new ways to combine them:
Pretty soon I'll have an armload-- or perhaps I'll share with my BFFs?
