How to Make Rag Rug Friendship Bracelets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase some fabric.

   It can be any kind of fabric: bandanas, old tablecloth, or scraps from blankets or jeans will work, and long as you can cut them to any length needed.
   
   Store-bought, already cut-up fabric is preferred for this activity.
   
   You can get this at any arts and crafts store, or around your house.
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   Step 2: Cut the fabric into three strips.

   Each strip should be around an inch wide, and around 10 inches (25.4 cm) long.
   
   Make each strip the same length. , Leave about an inch of space before tying the knot.
   
   Push a safety pin through the knot and pin it to the cloth on your pants, or have someone hold the knot.
   
   It doesn't matter: it has to be held in some way. , Make sure that the braid is tight. , Double knot it if you want to, to make sure it doesn't come out. , Now that you have two mini bracelets, thread a needle and sew the two bracelets together from the side, to have a bigger bracelet. , Enjoy it! ,
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   Step 3: Tie the three strips together at the top.

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   Step 4: Begin braiding the strips together.

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   Step 5: Knot it together at the end of the braid.

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   Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 over again.

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   Step 7: Make some for your friends and pass them out.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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