13 Fun Yarn Bracelets To Make With Your Kids
Yarn bracelets never go out of style. They’re colorful, creative, and challenging enough to engage kids—without being frustrating. If you’re looking for a rainy day project, a sleepover activity, or an activity for summer camp, you’re in the right place.
The best part is you probably already have everything you need at home. Just grab a ball of yarn and a pair of scissors, and you’re all set!
I’ve found 13 different yarn bracelet ideas here, each with a step-by-step video to walk you through it. There’s something for everyone—from a super simple bracelet your youngest can whip up in minutes, to a chevron pattern that will have your older kids feeling like bracelet-making pros.
A quick tip before you get started: many bracelet tutorials use embroidery floss instead of yarn. But don’t worry—the techniques are exactly the same! Yarn just makes a chunkier, more textured bracelet, while floss gives you a finer look. So whether you reach for yarn from your craft stash or dig out some embroidery floss, you’re all set.
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Ready to jump in? Pick your favorite style below and let’s get making!
Simple Yarn Bracelets
Two-minute Twisted Friendship (No Braid) Bracelet
If you want the easiest place to start, this twisted bracelet is as simple as it comes. No knotting, no braiding, and nothing tricky to learn—just twist your yarn or floss, and you’re finished!
It’s so quick and easy that even the youngest crafters can succeed on their first try. This is perfect for groups—everyone will want to make more once they see how fast it is!
Jellyfish Friendship Bracelet (With a Cardboard Disk)
If you have younger kids who get frustrated with knots, the jellyfish bracelet is a lifesaver. Instead of tying knots, you use a simple cardboard loom that’s easy for little hands to handle. Kids are always so proud of their finished bracelets—and they should be, because these look fantastic!
Another bonus: you can use whatever yarn or string you have lying around—no need to track down anything special. Check out the video below to see just how easy it is.
Braided Yarn Bracelet
Three-Strand Braid
The three-strand braid is one of those things kids pick up super quickly. Once they get the hang of it, they’ll be making these bracelets nonstop! Simple, satisfying, and easy to customize, these braided bracelets are always a hit.
Watch the video below to see how it all comes together.
Fishtail Braided Bracelet
If your kids have already mastered the three-strand braid and want to try something a bit fancier, the fishtail braid is the perfect next step. It looks complicated, but it’s still beginner-friendly—no knotting, just a simple over-and-under weave with four strands.
The fishtail braid makes a neat, repeating pattern that looks so polished on the wrist. Kids who like things to look tidy and just right usually love this one!
If adding beads is more your style, here are some bead bracelet ideas to explore next.
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Bead Bracelet Ideas
Square Knot Macrame Bracelet
This bracelet looks like something you’d find in a fancy shop, but it’s totally doable—even for beginners! It’s all made with just one knot, the square knot, so it’s much easier than it looks. The beads down the center give it that extra-special, finished look.
Bead Bracelet with Flat Knots
This bracelet looks amazing, but it’s really just one knot repeated again and again. The flat knot is easy to learn, and using two colors of thread makes the finished bracelet pop.
Looking for a floral touch? Flower Yarn Bracelets are a delightful next option.
Flower Yarn Bracelets
These daisy chain bracelets are some of the prettiest things you can make with just a few strands of string—and they’re much easier than they look!
Each bracelet has tiny, delicate flowers, and the best part is you can change up the colors to make each one unique. They’re perfect for spring and summer, and kids love making a whole bunch in different color combos.
Macrame Flower Bracelet
If your kids enjoyed the daisy chain bracelet, just wait until they try this one! This pretty macrame bracelet has four little flowers running down the center. They look super fancy, but they’re totally doable if you follow the video step by step.
Chevron Yarn Bracelets
The chevron is a classic pattern every friendship bracelet maker should try!
The fun of the chevron is all in the colors. Every new color combo makes a bracelet that looks totally different, so no two are ever the same.
Try bold, contrasting colors for a graphic look, or softer shades for a more subtle look. Once kids have this pattern down, they can move on to all sorts of more advanced designs. It’s a really satisfying one to master!
Double Chevron Bracelet
Once your kids have mastered the single chevron, they’ll love trying this next step! The double chevron uses the same process, just with an extra knot to join two chevrons together for a wider, bolder bracelet.
The technique will feel familiar, but the extra strings require a little more focus. Save this one for kids who are feeling confident and ready for a new challenge—the results are so worth it!
Watch the video below to see how it all comes together.
DIY Bracelets With String
If you prefer working with string, these DIY Bracelet ideas offer even more fun techniques to try.
Spiral Knot Macrame Bracelet
Aren’t these gorgeous? That twisted spiral running around the bracelet looks so cool, and using two colors makes it extra pretty.
The best part is, even though it looks fancy, the whole bracelet is made with just one knot, repeated in the same direction to make that fun spiral.
The video captions are in another language, but don’t worry—all the materials you need are listed in English right below the video. Just follow along with the steps!
Square Knot Friendship Bracelet
If you are looking for a bracelet that looks neat and polished without requiring many complicated techniques, this is the one!
The square knot bracelet is made using just one repeated knot worked over two inner cords, which means kids can get into a satisfying rhythm pretty quickly and watch their bracelet grow before their eyes.
Heart Friendship Bracelet
How sweet is this? A bracelet with tiny hearts is always a hit with kids, and the best part is that it’s much easier than it looks.
This bracelet is great for kids who already have some experience with bracelet-making. If they’ve tried the chevron bracelet above, they’re ready for this one! It takes about an hour to finish, so it’s perfect for a rainy afternoon.
You’ll need two colors of embroidery floss—one for the hearts and one for the background. Pick two colors that really stand out from each other for the best effect.
So there you have it. 13 yarn bracelet ideas to keep kids busy! Whether you start with easy twists or try the heart and chevron designs, I hope you and your kids had a blast making them together.
The best thing about making bracelets is that it never gets old. Once kids know a few techniques, they mix colors, try new styles, and invent their own designs. Before long, they’ll make bracelets as gifts for friends, teachers, and grandparents, too!
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