Great to give or receive, the bead friendship bracelet is an important rite of passage for any girl! Try this one with pony beads and easy-to-string hemp twine.

Difficulty level: Intermediate
Time required: 30 minutes
Age range: 8+

Things you’ll need:
Natural hemp twine
Pony beads or other beads with larger centers
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Cut 3 strands of the jute to 16 inches each.

2. Tie the three together in a knot, and braid them for about 3 inches.

3. On the right-hand strand, add a pony bead.

4. Take the left-hand strand and braid it as usual.

5. Repeat again, placing a bead on the right-hand strand. Continue this step 5 or 6 more times. Remember that the bead goes on the right-hand strand, and then the left hand strand crosses over as usual.

6. Once you’ve added all the beads, braid normally again for about 3 inches. Tie off the ends and trim if necessary. Now simply tie onto the wrist of the recipient!