Easy Finger Knit Friendship Bracelet

Knitted friendship bracelets are an easy craft, fun to make, and are special gifts to give. There are several ways to make these colorful knitted bracelets. This tutorial will show a friendship bracelet diy project using finger knitting.

WHAT IS FINGER KNITTING?

Finger knitting is a way of knitting without knitting needles. It is also called finger weaving. You can finger knit with one, two, three, or four fingers depending on the thickness of the cord you want to use to make your project.  

WHO CAN FINGER KNIT?

People of all ages can finger knit - ages 4 to 99 year olds.  Finger knitting is a fun activity for young children to improve their motor skills and is a great way to introduce knitting to children. After learning how to finger knit, It will be easier for a child to understand knitting with needles.

The bracelets can be made from many types of yarn, even bulky yarn and chunky yarn. Check out our tutorial for making t-shirt yarn out of old t-shirts, which can also be used.

Finger knitting is a great project for children on rainy days. All that is needed is colorful yarn. This is also an excellent group project for Scouts, 4-H, school class projects, and birthday parties.

These finger knitted friendship bracelets can be made with several strands of yarn. For this tutorial, one strand will be used. This single stitch method result is similar to a finger single chain crochet.

Learn more about making amazing new accessories, such as finger-knitted friendship bracelets, by watching our fun video tutorial or reading this post for a step-by-step photo tutorial with written instructions.

WHAT YOU NEED to make finger knitted friendship bracelets

• Choice of colored yarn
• Scissors

INSTRUCTIONS for a finger-knitted friendship bracelet DIY Project

STEP 1: Begin with a starting tail with a slip knot to start the knitted friendship bracelet

Make a loop at the end of the yarn by making a slip knot.

For instructions on how to tie a slip knot, check out our slip knot tutorial.

The slip knot will be put over the thumb and first finger of the non-dominant hand. Pull the yarn tightly so the thumb and first finger are close together.

step 2: Make the first stitch

All of the knitting will be between the thumb and index finger. Pass the working portion of the yarn over and between the thumb and first finger.

Pinch this piece of yarn. Let the slip knot fall off your fingers and pull the non-working yarn (yarn not coming from the yarn ball), tightening the first stitch.

The first stitch will be below the fingers, and the working yarn will make the first loop to keep the thumb and index finger inside. Pull the yarn with the first big loop back up tight against the thumb and first finger, keeping the thumb and first finger in the loop.

step 3: continue finger knitting the friendship bracelet DIY project

Step 2 will be continued, each time making a new stitch. Once again, take the working yarn over and between the thumb and first finger inside the loop. Pinch the yarn between the thumb and pointer finger.

Let the stitch on the thumb and first finger fall forward, pulling up the new loop.

Repeat this finger knitting process until the bracelet is the desired length for the wearer's wrist size.

step 4: finish off the knitted friendship bracelet

Leaving the loop, lay the knitted friendship bracelet on the work surface.

Cut the yarn with the scissors a few inches longer past the loop.

Pass the cut end of the yarn through the loop and pull tightly. 

The end of your first chain is done, and the bracelet is complete and ready to be tied together with the excess tails! 

The best part is making a knitted friendship bracelet for all your friends!

They are easy to make and look beautiful on a friend's wrist!

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