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ladybirsen
Beginner
ladybirsen
3 years ago by ladybirsen
how long should i cut the string to make a bracelet
halokiwi
Moderator
halokiwi
3 years ago by halokiwi
Depends on what kind of bracelet you are making.

For an alpha the base strings need to be the length of the bracelet + what you need for the ties. The leading strings are difficult to estimate, so it's best to leave them on the skein and cut them in the end.

For a normal the string length depends on how often each string is knotted with. If a string makes more knots than another, you'll need more string. Personally I always take around 90 cm and adjust that based on how much a string is used. 90cm or less should work well for a bracelet where all strings are used equally like in the candystripe #1 or the chevron #2.
Shelly2121
Bracelet King
Shelly2121
3 years ago by Shelly2121
Depends on what you're making!

For alphas, it's hard to estimate as it depends a lot on the pattern. If you know what size your knots are though (for example, mine are 1mm), it's a lot easier to estimate. So for me, if the design is 2cm long, I know that I only need 2cm of string for the base strings. For the leading strings in alphas, it can take anywhere from a foot to a whole skein depending on how often it's used.

For normal bracelets, I typically use 3-4ft of string depending on how I'm tying it off. If I'm looping the string, I just double the amount.
Meena
Skiller
Meena
2 years, 11 months ago by Meena
if you are into math, there is a really good formula you can use that works for normal pattern (don't know about alpha) it is well explained there https://friendship-bracelets.net/tutorials/3683
jubilee
Skiller
jubilee
2 years, 11 months ago by jubilee
personally id use 36 inches for a standard 6 inch bracelet. it varies though for bookmarks and alphas. happy knotting! God bless
jules_2928
Skiller
jules_2928
2 years, 11 months ago by jules_2928
for normal patterns i typically use thread about 3 feet long to make sure I have enough string to make about 5-6 inches of the pattern plus the ends.
for alphas you should make your base strings the desired size of the bracelet (plus ends). for any colors which show up in only a few knots, you really don't need to make it that long. the background colors tend to run out much quicker so try to make them longer so you won't have to replace it as often.
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