24 DIY Friendship Bracelet Ideas for Reliving Your Summer Camp Days (Or Exchanging During the Eras Tour)

This list of friendship bracelet ideas will inspire you to get weaving and braiding.

Some things never go out of style and one of those things is friendship bracelets. Whether you're reliving the summer camp days of your youth, prepping for the ultimate friendship bracelet exchange during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour or you're a do-it-yourself kind of girl with a passion for braiding, DIY bracelets stand the test of time. Friendship bracelets are a cute gift, a fun hobby and an impressive skill to have up your sleeve—or, on your wrist, actually. So how do you make a friendship bracelet? And what are some friendship bracelet ideas or DIY friendship bracelet patterns? You'll find them here!

Thankfully, this isn't the bracelet-braiding of the 1990s. Nowadays, TikTok is a trove of cool friendship bracelet patterns, tutorials and ideas for those looking to DIY a gift for their BFF. No matter your friendship bracelet medium—be it Rainbow Loom, embroidery floss, beads, lanyard or rope—your bestie will appreciate any one of these 24 DIY friendship bracelets.

24 Friendship Bracelet Ideas

1. Beaded Rainbow Loom Bracelet

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For bracelet makers that want a bit more of a challenge, this tutorial covers how to add beads to Rainbow Loom bracelets.

2. Woven Spiral Bracelet

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The Spiral Bracelet and its traditional "4"-shaped weaving technique is a classic go-to style for DIYers.

3. Criss-Cross Weave Bracelet

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This beautiful bracelet weaving technique results in a criss-cross, woven sort of effect and really pops using one solid color.

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4. Woven Arrowhead Bracelet

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The arrowhead technique results in a pretty kind of arrow-esque pattern that brings each color to a point, as if pointing in one direction.

5. Rainbow Weave Bracelet

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This weaving method looks great for rainbow looks because it creates a kind of twisty take on the spiral.

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6. Woven Heart Bracelet

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A super thoughtful way to show your BFF you love them is to weave tiny hearts right into your bracelet's pattern!

7. Never Separation Bracelet

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This bracelet design is rather simple, but its unique knot design symbolizes never separating.

8. Beaded Bracelet

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Looking for an interesting way to bring beads into play? This twisting technique is simple and understated and most importantly, keeps the main focal point of the bracelet in place.

9. Woven Fishtail Bracelet

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Fishtail braids are timeless—whether in your hair or woven into a friendship bracelet.

10. Lanyard and Bead Bracelet

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Looking to incorporate more than just one bead into your bracelet? Try this technique.

11. Wave Woven Bracelet

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The woven wave technique has definitely been having a moment on TikTok.

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12. Rainbow Rainbow Loom Bracelet

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There are tons of different color combinations to try while making bracelets, but a rainbow scheme never goes out of style.

13. Woven Loop Bracelet

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We're not entirely sure what this technique is called, but it involves repeatedly putting your hand through each loop. You might have to watch the video a few times, but it's pretty simple once you get the hang of it.

14. Woven Shell Bracelet

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Beads aren't the only accessory you can add to your DIY friendship bracelets. Little shells make a fun addition too.

15. Braided Rope Bracelet

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Out of embroidery floss? No problem. You can fasten a thicker bracelet by weaving five thicker ropes together.

16. Slap Bracelet

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It's actually really easy to DIY a slap bracelet. It may not be a traditional kind of friendship bracelet, but in the 90s, slap bracelets reigned supreme. To make one of your own, you'll need duct tape, a scissor, and measuring tape.

17. Cobra Knot Bracelet

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The Cobra Knot—also known as a Square Knot—requires three colors and the classic "4" technique involved in most patterns.

18. Loop Bracelet

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Here's a different way to weave friendship bracelets: Tie the two ends of the bracelet together, then tape it down. Take the three loops, weaving your fingers in the motion of up, up, around, and through. Pull the design all the way up to the top, and it should start to resemble a traditional braid after a few turns.

19. Chevron Friendship Bracelet

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You can't go wrong with the chevron pattern on a friendship bracelet. To make the chevron pattern, separate the strings in half, then bring the two outer strings into the middle, and tie them. Repeat!

20. Beaded Flower Bracelet

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Sure, you'll need a lot of tiny beads for this, but just look at how adorable it turns out! Totally worth it.

21. Mystery Braid Bracelet

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Have you ever wondered how to make a Mystery Braid bracelet like the ones sold in stores? Get your hands on a three-strand leather band, either encrusted or your standard band, then separate it so two strands are on one side, one on the other. Flip it, then braid it three times, flip it again, braid it three times, and flip it again. And repeat.

22. Braided Stitch Bracelet

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This bracelet looks great with three or more colors and is characterized by larger chunks of each color in a diagonal pattern.

23. Rag Rug Bracelet

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Rag Rug bracelets are great for when you have leftover bracelet twine scraps. Simply use whatever colors you have left over to create a 10-across pattern, then once you have the length, trim up the ends with a scissor.

24. Zipper Bracelet

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To make a Zipper Bracelet, you'll focus on creating a backward-forward knot. You'll need three colors, two of which are longer than the third. Separate the two main colors to each end so that the shorter string (the white one, in this case) is situated in the middle. Now, backward-forward knot it up!

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