This is a pattern I changed from the original Friendship Wheel Bracelet. It is quicker and easier. These are great for gifts or 'just because.'

Step 1: Gather Supplies

-friendship thread
-scissors
-wheel (official, plastic, cardboard)
-*tape measure (optional)

Step 2: Pick 4 Colors

You can have as many colors as you want as long as you have 16 strands in the end. I find that 4 is the easiest way though.

Step 3: Cut

Measure or estimate about 48 in. of one color. Use this one to measure the rest of the colors. You need two of each color.

Step 4: Fold and Tie

Fold the strings over and tie the folded end.

Step 5: Place Strings

You should have 16 strings. Separate them into 4 groups. It does not matter where they go. This bracelet is made to look like random splashes of color. Place each group in a row with each group equally separated. 4 groups of 4.

Step 6: Move the Strings

Take the top right string, and bring it to the next open slot on the bottom right. The bottom group should have 5 strings.

Step 7: Move the Strings

Take the bottom left string and move it to the next open slot on the top left there should be 4 strings in each group.

Step 8: Turn the Wheel

Turn the wheel counter clockwise.

Step 9: Continue

Continue steps 6-8 until the bracelet is long enough to fit your wrist.

Step 10: Extra Notes

The strings will get tangled so you should comb them with your hands every once and a while.
Stretch the bracelet now and then to give it length. Although when you stretch it the string in the wheel may get loose. Make sure they are always tight.