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How To Make Scoobies

Scoobies are a plastic lacing used to make bracelets, keychains, pullies and even bookmarks I understand that some also call it "boondoggle"

This article will teach to do a simple stitch called the square or box stitch.

Things You'll Need

Step 1:	First cut two pieces of scooby from two different colors.
Step 2:	Fold them in half to find the centers. Hold both pieces in one hand. Place one on top of the other
Step 3:	Twist one around twice, making two loops.
Step 4:	Take the other piece and weave it above the first one and under the second. Remember over under. Do the same to the other side of the strand. Pull tight.
Step 5:	Do the same pattern on the rest, over first under second, over first under second, pull tight.
Step 6:	Make the scooby sinnet (chain of knotted scooby) as long as it needs to be.
Step 7:	Tie a knot at the end or melt the end with a match.

Be careful. It is easy for you to get your string twisted. If that happens take out that row and redo it. It's as simple as that.
Beginning can be difficult and take lots of practice. Remember to have extra scooby just in case you ruin some.
If your fingers get tired or get blisters on them, take a break. You can always continue work on it later.
If you don't have super glue you can tie the ends together, but these can easily come out. You can also use a match to melt the ends together. Children should have adult supervision however.
It is possible to make a "seamless" bracelet. A safety pin is usually helpful in loosening the first square knot so that it can be connected.