Friendship bracelet name pattern maker
Type any name or word and get an alpha bracelet pattern with the letters running along the bracelet, plus the strings to cut and row-by-row knots.
Name bracelets that read along your wrist
An alpha bracelet grows from the top down, one row of knots at a time. To make a name readable when you wear it, the letters run down the chart: turn the chart a quarter turn and the name reads normally.
- 7 strings: Tiny letters, 5 knots tall, with a 1-knot border. Good for short names.
- 8 to 9 strings: Small or Classic letters, easier to read and better for long names.
- Spacing: one row of background between letters, and a few rows before and after the name so it sits in the middle of the bracelet.
Want a picture instead? Turn a photo into a bracelet with the alpha pattern maker. For stitched names, see the cross stitch text generator.
Questions
How do I make a name friendship bracelet?
Type the name above and press Make my pattern. You get an alpha pattern with the letters turned to run along the bracelet, the number of strings to cut and row-by-row knots to follow from the top of the chart.
How many strings do I need for letters?
With the Tiny 5-knot letters and a 1-knot border you need 7 base strings, the classic alpha name bracelet. Small letters need 8 and Classic 9. Add one working string for each colour.
Why are the letters sideways on the chart?
Alpha bracelets are knotted from the top down, so the name has to run down the chart to read along your wrist. Choose Across under Letters run for keychains and wall hangings, where the words read across.
Can I add a heart or other words?
Yes. Use the Add a heart button, and press Enter to start a second word on a new line.
Can I change the colours?
Yes. Click a colour in the thread list and pick any DMC floss for the letters or the background.
Is it free?
Yes, for patterns up to 80 × 80 knots, with the row-by-row knots and a printable PDF.