come here if you have any questions about alphas (happy to help) 🙂
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ryanthebrw
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4 years, 6 months ago by ryanthebrw
just like the title says alphas can be pretty tricky to start with if you have a question drop it below!
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k0ifish
Skiller
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4 years, 6 months ago by k0ifish
hi! do you know abt the straight edge technique for alphas? if so, how do you switch the colors on the sides? i know masha knots made a video on it, but it's very tricky especially when the colors keep switching making the strings in akward positions
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vscodonut
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by vscodonut
I started making my first alpha today and am totes obsessed!!! Got any good patterns and useful tips???
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ryanthebrw
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4 years, 6 months ago by ryanthebrw
@k0ifish to be honest i dont really understand the straight edges technique i do quite tight knots but am quite slow so i dont usually have that many wonky edges but i guess that kind of comes with practice, but for changing colours at the end of a row instead of completing the row fully, on the outer base string i do a backwards forward knot or a forward backward basically making it so the string isnt sticking out on the edges but instead in-between the two outer base string and then introduce the new coloured string. alternatively i will cut the string down and tthen tie the new colour to the end quite tightly so i dont get messy endssorry if this is a bit confusing but try just doing a bracelet and practing doing one colour and introducing another before you try a pattern. ps. when i first was learning some bracelet you-tubers have knotting videos of alphas id try to find one of those and do the same pattern so you can see what there doing good luck and happy bracelet making 😛 |
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ryanthebrw
Professional
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4 years, 6 months ago by ryanthebrw
@vscodonut ah how cool yes i have a few patterns i recommend #30899 this one is fun and looks really cool! for something bit harder id go for #28330 which looks great as a key-ring and for a more complicated bracelet id go for #24815happy bracelet making and good luck! 😄 |
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vscodonut
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by vscodonut
Oki thx!
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sunnylemon
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by sunnylemon
this isn't really a question but do you have any tips or anything
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vscodonut
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by vscodonut
I luv 28330 the avocado 🥑
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ryanthebrw
Professional
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4 years, 6 months ago by ryanthebrw
@sunnylemon just start of simple, dont amke to complicated patterns. oh and watch masha knots videos on starts and finsishing bracelets. never cut the string just wind it all on to a bobin and then you wont have to replace slash waste string 😜
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sunnylemon
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by sunnylemon
thanks! i'll try it
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glob
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by glob
@k0ifish the straight edge technique is super easy once you learn it! I totally recommend it. Masha Knots on youtube has a really good flat alpha/straight edge tutorial. If you have any other questions about bracelets, or want more clarification on this, hit me up! ❤️
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glob
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by glob
@vscodonut I think the most fun first alpha is of something you're really interested in. I recommend doing a pattern search on bracelet book of different things you like-- shells, fruit, a character, rainbow, etc. and then order them by "alpha" and "strings" (the lowest strings will show first). I think you'll find something you really love this way! ❤️😊 hit me up if you want more specific recommendations 😉
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vscodonut
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by vscodonut
Ok thx
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yoshi123
Advanced
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4 years, 6 months ago by yoshi123
I am just starting my first alpha any patterns to suggest that are easy
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yoshi123
Advanced
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4 years, 6 months ago by yoshi123
Cute too. also, any tips for flatness and straight edges
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yoshi123
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4 years, 6 months ago by yoshi123
I am just starting my first alpha any patterns to suggest that are easy
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Sarah246
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by Sarah246
@yoshi123 any patterns that are under 10 strings and two colors are a great place to start! Also, masha knots has a great yt video on flat alphas 😊
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jbrieba
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by jbrieba
@yoshi123 today i made my first alpha and it was #27495
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yoshi123
Advanced
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4 years, 6 months ago by yoshi123
Thx
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Pichu10
Bracelet King
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4 years, 6 months ago by Pichu10
@k0ifish for the the straight edges just when you get to the edge, do a forward backward knot on the right and a backward forward knot on the left. Make sure you do 2 knots on the edge otherwise their will be on the gag.
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