Molly's Sketchbook: Valentine's Friendship Bracelets

Last summer I not only conquered my childhood fear of making Friendship Bracelets, but I also developed a new appreciation for them. They're simple to make and cute as a can be, but most winningly, they really are great tokens of friendship. So cheerfully reminiscent of childhood and its open declarations of best-friends-forever, friendship bracelets are such a super way to let someone know you're thinking about them. All this adds up to the perfect Valentine's Day project! How sweet would it be to show up to work or school on February 14th with a bunch of these lovely little expressions of affection?

This time around I was a little more ambitious, creating adorable patterns of hearts and arrows, perfect for the holiday!  Also, instead of traditional embroidery floss,  I used Koigu Premium Merino Needlepoint Yarn, and I may never look back. Not only does this 100% merino wool come in a stunning array of hand-dyed colors, but its soft elasticity actually makes it easier to work with than the cotton. Plus, when you're done, you can press your bracelet so it lies totally flat with a beautiful drape.

If you'd like to whip up a batch of your own please visit my Valentine's Friendship Bracelets Journal here. Happy Valentine's Day!-- Molly

Comments

[Nina]

You can press cotton bracelets too, of course. I'd never thought of making them with wool, though - these are sweet. I find it so funny how you Americans give Valentine's gifts to multiple people! Here in the UK it's really just about couples.

[Krisha]

Oh I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! What a great Idea to use wool.
Do you secure them around the wrist with the braid through the loop?
Thanks for sharing. Wish you a happy weekend from Oslo, Norway.

[purl bee]

Hi Krisha-

Yes, that is how you secure them. Thanks for your question!

Molly

[Lisa Riseman]

My daughter has been making a ton of these. She has been doing it for years. I haven't made a friendship bracelet since I was a kid. Your's are beautiful and very festive!

[ina]

molly ... what is wearable should be photographed that way non?! that way people know and you don't leave them guessing :) ... cheers ... also will there be knitting and hot chocolate at the city bakery this year :) ... even more cheers then!

[Capucine]

Adorable, always made those as a kid and making tons of variations these days!! Love! See mycapucine.com :)

[Suzanne]

I loved these as teen and am eager to make a few with your patterns. Thank you!

[Ruth]

I learned how to make these two summers ago in Mexico, when I lived at an orphanage for two months. During siesta I'd sit with a few of the girls and make them; I came home with five or six 'corazones' bracelets on my list. Seeing your post made that summer come back to me! Thanks!

[kate]

Love these cute bracelets!

[Leon @ the Macrame Project]

I love the pinks in these.. Valentines is all about couples to me too but this is a great idea!

http://macramebracelets.com/ways