Forum - Newbies - thread gets thinner ?

xochitlltm

Bracelet King

4 years, 2 months ago by xochitlltm

So I attempted my first alpha bracelet today, and for the most part iI really liked how it looked! I used the same type of string for all because I was told it helps keep the bracelet even and neat. But I noticed that as I continued the bracelet, the threads get thinner and thinner with each use/knot. Is there a way to fix this? Is it something to do with how I'm tying my knots? Thank you!

halokiwi

Moderator

4 years, 2 months ago by halokiwi

Are you sure it is the thread itself that is getting thinner? In this case you might be pulling the string too tight.

It is a common issue that alphas get thinner the further you get because of inconsistent knot tightness, too tight knots and pulling the loose leading strings in the back too tight.

What you can do while knotting to avoid it, is to try not too pull the strings too tight and try to pull consistently on your strings when making knots.

What can help after you already finished the bracelet is to cut the loose strings in the back once you are finished.

chkienugie

Professional

4 years, 2 months ago by chkienugie

it could be that, or if ur usin embroidery floss i used to have this problem where the like individual strands would break makin them thinner it could be that idk

AfriadKnot

Professional

4 years, 2 months ago by AfriadKnot

@xochitlltm if you are using embroidery thread (which is usually 6 strands), you could have knotted an individual thread into another strand.

xochitlltm

Bracelet King

4 years, 2 months ago by xochitlltm

thank you everyone! i'm going to attempt some more alphas and keep these tips in mind, they're very helpful! 😊

xochitlltm Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by xochitlltm So I attempted my first alpha bracelet today, and for the most part iI really liked how it looked! I used the same type of string for all because I was told it helps keep the bracelet even and neat. But I noticed that as I continued the bracelet, the threads get thinner and thinner with each use/knot. Is there a way to fix this? Is it something to do with how I'm tying my knots? Thank you!
halokiwi Moderator	4 years, 2 months ago by halokiwi Are you sure it is the thread itself that is getting thinner? In this case you might be pulling the string too tight. It is a common issue that alphas get thinner the further you get because of inconsistent knot tightness, too tight knots and pulling the loose leading strings in the back too tight. What you can do while knotting to avoid it, is to try not too pull the strings too tight and try to pull consistently on your strings when making knots. What can help after you already finished the bracelet is to cut the loose strings in the back once you are finished.
chkienugie Professional	4 years, 2 months ago by chkienugie it could be that, or if ur usin embroidery floss i used to have this problem where the like individual strands would break makin them thinner it could be that idk
AfriadKnot Professional	4 years, 2 months ago by AfriadKnot @xochitlltm if you are using embroidery thread (which is usually 6 strands), you could have knotted an individual thread into another strand.
xochitlltm Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by xochitlltm thank you everyone! i'm going to attempt some more alphas and keep these tips in mind, they're very helpful! 😊

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