Recreate Jenny's Iconic Braided Friendship Bracelet from The Summer I Turned Pretty

The Story Behind Jenny's Bracelet

In The Summer I Turned Pretty book and TV series on Prime Video, one of the most iconic symbols of friendship is the bracelet that Belly gives to her summer crush, Jeremiah Fisher. The bracelet, with its mix of red, yellow, and blue threads woven in a chevron pattern, represents the close bond between Belly and Jeremiah, and fans have been recreating the bracelet ever since the first book came out in 2009.

In the story, Belly makes matching friendship bracelets for herself and Jeremiah while staying at her family's summer beach house. She shyly gives Jeremiah his bracelet in a gesture of her growing feelings for him. The bracelet becomes a symbol of their young romance throughout the trilogy of books and the Prime Video series.

Meaning Behind the Bracelet's Colors

The red, yellow, and blue colors of the chevron friendship bracelet are significant. Red represents love and passion, hinting at Belly's crush. Blue represents tranquility and calm, qualities that Jeremiah possesses. Yellow represents joy and happiness, which Belly feels when she's around Jeremiah. Together, they encompass the optimism and excitement of new young love.

How to Make Your Own Jenny Bracelet

Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty have figured out how to recreate the iconic chevron bracelet using embroidery floss and a basic braiding technique. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own DIY Jenny bracelet:

1. Gather supplies: embroidery floss in red, yellow, and blue, scissors, tape, safety pin or clasp.
2. Cut three strands of each color of embroidery floss, about 2 yards long each.
3. Tie the strands together at one end. Tape the knotted end to a flat surface to keep taut.
4. Separate the strands into three groups: red, yellow, blue.
5. Begin a basic three-strand braid. Take the right red strand and cross it over the middle yellow strand.
6. Take the left blue strand and cross it over the new middle red strand.
7. Continue crisscrossing the strands, alternating from right and left, until the bracelet is the desired length.
8. Trim the ends and tie a secure knot. Add a safety pin or clasp closure.

Tips for the Perfect Braided Bracelet

Here are some tips for making a neat, even braided bracelet like Jenny's:

• Pull the strands snug after each pass but be careful not to pull too tight.
• Keep tension even on all strands as you braid.
• Braid over a tape guideline on the table to keep the width consistent.
• Start over if strands become uneven. Undoing a few rows of stitches is better than an imperfect bracelet!
• Leave long thread tails and trim evenly after braiding for a clean finish.

Jenny's Bracelet on Screen vs Books

Fans have noticed some differences between the description of Jenny's bracelet in Jenny Han's books compared to how it appears on-screen in the Prime Video adaptation. In the books, it's described as a mix of red, yellow, and green threads. But in the show, it's red, yellow, and blue.

Showrunner Jenny Han explained that they tested multiple color combinations and found the red, yellow, blue visuals worked better on screen. The blue popped more than green against the warm beachy backdrop. While different from the books, the show's bracelet still captures the spirit and nostalgia of the story.

Share Your Jenny Bracelet Creations

Have you made your own version of Jenny's bracelet from embroider floss? Share photos of your DIY friendship bracelets on social media using the hashtag #JennyBracelet. Author Jenny Han sometimes spotlights fan creations on her Instagram @jennyhan. tagging her is a great way for her to see your craftmanship.

The chevron woven bracelet from The Summer I Turned Pretty is the perfect summer craft and ode to YA nostalgia. Making one transports you right back to the magic of first love. Display your matching set stitched in red, yellow, and blue and relive the bonds of friendship and romance.

FAQs

What colors are used in Jenny's bracelet?

In the Prime Video show, Jenny's bracelet uses red, yellow, and blue embroidery floss. The books describe it as red, yellow, and green.

How long should I make the bracelet?

Make the strands about 2 yards long to give you plenty of length to work with. You can always trim the bracelet shorter when you finish braiding.

What width should the bracelet be?

Aim for about 1/2" wide. Keeping even tension as you braid will help maintain a consistent width.

How do I finish the bracelet?

Tie a secure knot at the ends and trim any excess length. Add a safety pin, toggle clasp, or other jewelry closure to fasten the bracelet.

Can I use different colors?

Absolutely! While red, yellow, and blue mimic the show's bracelet, you can use any color combo you like. Get creative with your own color scheme.