Friendship bracelets are everywhere--traded at concerts, gifted between friends, and worn as colorful expressions of creativity. In The Art of Friendship Bracelets, Maria Makarova (known to her hundreds of thousands of YouTube fans as Masha Knots) takes you beyond the basics with refined techniques, professional finishing methods, and a treasury of modern patterns you won't find anywhere else.

Every design is broken down into clear step-by-step tutorials with accompanying photos, so you always know exactly which knot comes next. Whether you're a returning knotter or ready to level up from your first candy stripes, you'll learn:

• - The four essential knots behind every friendship bracelet

• - Polished starts and ends, including loops, triangle starts, and variations that give your bracelets a professional finish

• - Braided and twisted ties that make bracelets easy to wear, adjust, and share

• - 18 complete pattern tutorials, from the classic Chevron and Fishbone to Leaves, Greek Wave, Braided Twist, Checkers, and more

• - Tips for joining the worldwide bracelet-making community, trading with fellow knotters, and finding endless new patterns

With an inspiring photo gallery and encouragement on every page, this is the perfect companion for crafters of all ages. Grab your string and start knotting--your next favorite bracelet is inside.