Once you determine how many strands of thread you are going to be using, line up the ends of the thread after cutting them all to the same length. Make a loop and then a knot, leaving about 1.5 to ...

Friendship-bracelet making is a perfect night-in activity, whether solo or with friends: it's a great way to disconnect, be mindful, and do something with your hands, instead of on a screen.

(And also, it smelled.) But man oh man, did I love it… and the hundreds of other friendship bracelets I made from the years of 1999 to 2006.