How To Make Crochet Bracelets With Kids

Making a crochet friendship bracelet with your kids is a fun, creative, and easy project! Here’s a simple guide to help you create colorful and unique bracelets together:

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook (size 3.5mm or smaller)
• Embroidery floss or thin cotton yarn (various colors)
• Scissors
• Tape or clipboard (to hold the bracelet in place while crocheting)

Steps:

1. Choose Your Colors: Let your kids pick a few colors of embroidery floss or yarn. You’ll need at least two different colors, but using more can make the bracelet even more colorful!
2. Cut the Yarn: Cut three or more pieces of yarn (about 30 inches long each) depending on how thick you want the bracelet to be. You can also double the strands for a chunkier bracelet.
3. Start with a Slip Knot: Begin by tying a slip knot with all the strands of yarn together. Leave a bit of a tail at the end to use for tying the bracelet later. This will be the starting loop for your crochet.
4. Chain Stitch: Using the crochet hook, teach your child how to make a simple chain stitch:
   • Hold the slip knot on your hook.
   • Wrap the yarn around the hook and pull through the loop on the hook.
   • Continue this motion, making a chain as long as you want the bracelet to be. Usually, 6–8 inches is a good length for a child’s wrist.
5. Add Color (Optional): If you want to switch colors halfway through, simply tie the new color yarn to the current yarn and continue crocheting with the new color. Trim the extra tail after securing the knot.
6. Finishing the Bracelet: Once your chain is long enough, cut the yarn leaving a small tail, and pull the tail through the last loop to secure the end. This will prevent the chain from unraveling.
7. Create a Tie: At each end of the bracelet, braid or twist the leftover yarn tails to create ties. This will help secure the bracelet around the wrist.
8. Personalize It: For added fun, you and your kids can add small beads, buttons, or charms to the bracelet as you crochet or tie it off at the ends.

Tips for Working with Kids:

• Keep the steps simple and focus on the chain stitch, which is the easiest for beginners.
• If your kids struggle with the hook, you can try finger crocheting, which is just using your hands to pull the yarn through loops instead.
• Encourage creativity by allowing them to mix and match colors and add fun decorations like beads or charms.

Final Touch:

Once the bracelet is complete, help your kids tie it onto their friend’s or sibling’s wrist. It’s a sweet, handmade gift that’s sure to be cherished!

Enjoy your crafting time!