@nonhuman look up videos on alpha bracelets and get the concept down then look on how to clean the back of your pattern once you feel that you got how to do them, this is what I did and now I feel like a pro one tip though any t thing for example like this pattern make this one using a key ring for a keychain or make it into a wall art using a stick. If you don't know what I'm talking about then I would look it up. I learn better with videos and others learn by reading what ever fits you best really. Some just can't get the hang of alphas and don't do them some do. Hope I could help. Like I'm still Larkin myself on things but it's fun. If it ain't fun don't do it and stress because it will never want you to make again. Trust me on that.