If you're after a quick stash-busting project, then you're in the right place. These fab crochet friendship bracelet patterns only need a small amount of yarn to make them, so it's a great way to use up those bits of fancy yarn left over from our other free crochet projects. You can also embellish them with beads and buttons to make them extra special, or you could even use some special stitch markers on them to give them that extra bit of bling!
Our first three designs by Lucy Croft start and end with extra chains so that you can tie the crochet bracelet around your wrist once complete. Plus, then we've got another fab bracelet from Kirstie McLeod.
You will need
- Small amount of cotton 4ply yarn (you could try the bargain 10g balls of Scheepjes Catona, or the King Cole Giza Cotton Sorbet)
- A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3 hook)
- Small beads or beaded stitch markers
Measurements
Each crochet bracelet measures approx 22cm (8½in) long
Abbreviations
You can find a full list of all abbreviations we use in our abbreviations and conversions guide. This pattern is written in UK terminology but you can easily convert it to US terms using the guide.
Once you've tried these free crochet friendship bracelet patterns, why not try making some fun friendship bracelets with some new craft techniques! Check out our how to make friendship bracelets tutorial to learn how to make traditional knotted bracelets, as well as some funky cross stitch friendship bracelets too!
2-strand crochet friendship bracelet pattern
Ch47.
Row 1 (RS) Dc into 2nd ch from hook, (ch3, skip 4 ch, dc into next ch) 6 times.
Fasten off leaving remaining ch unworked.
Rejoin Yarn in first dc of Row 1, ch15.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew a bead onto centre of crochet bracelet.
Wide crochet friendship bracelet pattern
Ch18.
Row 1 (RS) Dc into 2nd ch from hook and next ch, turn leaving rem ch unworked. [2 dc]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st and next st, turn.
Rows 3-28 Repeat Row 2.
Row 29 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same st and next st, ch15.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew a bead onto centre of crochet bracelet.
3-strand crochet friendship bracelet pattern
Ch47.
Row 1 (RS) Dc into 2nd ch from hook, (ch4, skip 5 ch, dc into next ch) 5 times, rotate to work down other side of foundation ch, leaving rem ch unworked.
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st), dc in same ch as first dc, (ch5, skip ch-4 sp, dc in same ch as dc) 5 times, ch15.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Add beaded stitch markers to crochet bracelet.
Simple dc and chains crochet friendship bracelet pattern
This easy peasy friendship bracelet crochet pattern by Kirstie McLeod is a brilliant project for beginners to try, and can be made with any leftover dk yarn you have. The crochet friendship bracelet is joined to make a solid loop that doesn't require fastening.
You will need
- Any Dk cotton yarn (you could try the bargain 20g balls of Sirdar Happy Cotton, or for some varied colours try the King Cole CottonSoft Crush yarn!)
- A 4.5mm (US 7) hook
- 3 assorted buttons for each bracelet
Using colours of your choice and a 4.5mm hook, ch31, ss into the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 Ch1, work 1dc into the next 10 ch, ch21, ss into the first dc. Rep this round 4 more times.
Fasten off .
Sew the buttons to the double crochet section in the centre of the crochet bracelet.
If you enjoyed these crochet bracelet patterns, here's some more fab free crochet patterns for you to try!
- Cross stitch and Tunisian crochet clutch bag tutorial
- Free Crochet bow tie pattern
- Free pom pom bear pattern
- Free crochet necklace pattern
- Free super-sweet bow crochet pattern
- Free tennis sweatbands crochet pattern
- Free crochet rainbow flag pencil topper pattern
- Free festival earrings crochet pattern
