Friendship Day 2024: How to make friendship bands for your bestie at home

Friendship bands: You can make stylish Macramé bands out of cotton cord or some other strong thread. Add tiny beads or other charm-beads into the knots for more elegance (Image: Canva)

For Friendship Day, which falls on August 4, the market is full of friendship bands of different colours and varieties. But to make it really special, it is a good idea to do it yourself. Not only does it show thoughtfulness and effort, but also offers you scope to personalise the band according to your friend's taste and preference.

All you need to create these bands are simple materials like thread, beads, trinkets and charms. Combining these will help create a very special, meaningful band that makes a difference among the rest. Alongside, you will also enjoy the process.

Here's how you can get started on making an amazing, custom band for your friend:

Crochet friendship bands: Crotchet is among the easiest ways of making a beautiful band. With a basic crochet hook and some multi-coloured yarn, you can make intricate patterns, adding trinkets or beads in between stitches for that extra bit of being more personable. Look up YouTube tutorials to learn the basic stitches and get started.

Macramé bands: Macramé means tying threads in patterns. You can make these stylish bands out of cotton cord or some other strong thread. Add tiny beads or other charm-beads into the knots for more elegance. Online tutorials can guide you through various knotting techniques to improve your design.

DIY bangle bands: Take an old bangle and wrap it with colourful multi-thread to give it a fresh look. Stick or add some beads or small charms along with the thread to make it more personalised and eye-catching. Secure the thread ends with glue so that it lasts longer.

Beaded bands: Create a band using beads and elastic thread. String the beads in any pattern you like and tie the ends securely. Consider using a mix of different bead shapes, sizes, and colours, or add small charms for a unique and personal touch.

Satin ribbon bands: Use satin ribbons to make elegant and simple friendship bands. Braid multiple ribbons together or tie them in a bow. Enhance the ribbon with small trinkets attached to the ends, or weave them into the ribbon for added charm.

Braided thread band: Gather three or more strands of colourful thread and braid them together to make a classic friendship band. Here again you can add beads to the threads before braiding for a fun and personalised design. You can experiment with different bead placements and colours to create something in your style.

Fabric scrap band: Use scraps of fabric to create quirky and colourful friendship bands. Cut the fabric into thin strips and braid or knot them together. Sew on or glue some trinkets or old jewelry pieces to the fabric strips to enhance the band’s look and add a touch of creativity.