I’m completely stuck!!!
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lilackat
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4 years, 6 months ago by lilackat
I used to make bracelets a few years ago but am completely stuck now, I just can’t get started 🙈 . I want to make pattern # 41288 for my daughter and would like it to be about 24mm width. Is it a normal pattern or alpha pattern? How many strings do I use? I just keep sitting looking at it and have done nothing. It’s confusing me as I just want the stripes on the edge so not sure how I carry the main colour across. Any advice would be very welcome.
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DaniaAhmed
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4 years, 6 months ago by DaniaAhmed
Hello! That is a normal pattern ( an alpha pattern consists of a base string and a leading string ). I strongly suggest you watch Masha Knots' video ''Complete beginners guide'' and the ''Basic Knots'' video. Hope this helps 😊
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erincostaa
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4 years, 6 months ago by erincostaa
i would also recommend those 2 videos, for they are great for beginners. but i would also recommend that if u are starting making bracelets again, start with something a little more simple like patterns #1 or #2. i got out of bracelets for a while and i tried to just jump back into them and let’s just say it didn’t go well 😂 but just practice and start slow and you will definitely get there!
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lilackat
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4 years, 6 months ago by lilackat
Thanks guys. I’ve watched the suggested videos then thought I’d have a play. I know I’ve made mistakes but I’ve used 24 strings and it is measuring just over 24mm but is only half the pattern. Don’t know if I’m using the wrong thread or whether I can do anything to change the pattern as it will be ridiculously wide. It’s pattern # 41288. I’ll change my avatar so you can see what I mean about the width. Just don’t look at the mistakes 😂
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mibiniri
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4 years, 6 months ago by mibiniri
as your'e making a normal pattern there is no need to carry any color of string across the pattern unless the pattern leads you to do that through the knot pattern.could you specify what your'e having trouble with? |
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erincostaa
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4 years, 6 months ago by erincostaa
considering u haven't made bracelets in so long that looks great!! just keep practicing
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lilackat
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4 years, 6 months ago by lilackat
@mibiniri the bracelet needs to measure 24mm but I have only done half of the whole pattern & it measures 24mm so is com8ng our far too big.The pattern is #41288, there is no way I can condense it to fit into 24mm. I’m using DMC cotton perle size 5.
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halokiwi
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4 years, 6 months ago by halokiwi
You could make the middle part smaller by using less strings for it.
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mibiniri
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4 years, 6 months ago by mibiniri
i agree with @halokiwi. if you want to make the entire idea of the pattern (with the thick middle section and borders on the sides) but make it smaller you could just take out some strings in the middle and that will make the bracelet thinner. if your'e really set on making all 49 strings of the pattern and still have it be 24mm then i suggest you use thinner thread to knot will. now, that will probably a bit of a pain as there are many little strings that you will have to knot with and you said that you're just getting back to knotting so maybe consider the first option. (for thinner thread you could separate embroidery thread in half as its made of of 6 separate strands. but you mentioned that your'e using cotton perle and you can't separate that, so you'll need another thinner thread choice. also keep in mind that if you choose the second option your knots over all will be smaller). |
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lilackat
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4 years, 6 months ago by lilackat
I have made the middle bit loads smaller & it’s still 24mm without the pattern on the other side. It’s not that I want to use 49 strings - I don’t, the pattern just said that. Think I’m going to have to try and condense the pattern right down. I don’t know why I get these bright ideas, though actually it’s because my daughter asked me to do it for her!!!
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mibiniri
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4 years, 6 months ago by mibiniri
well then, i hope you have fun while knotting this bracelet for your daughter! I can tell it looks great by your profile picture 😊if you need any more help or advice just be sure to @ me in this forum thread so ill be able to see it, I'm happy to be of help! |
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Rebekka
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4 years, 6 months ago by Rebekka
Hi, #41288 is a normal pattern.
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Rebekka
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4 years, 6 months ago by Rebekka
Sorry.... 😄 I am pretty new here and have seen that all necessary replies are under the question 🤪 😂
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mibiniri
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4 years, 6 months ago by mibiniri
someone just uploaded a similar looking pattern to the one your'e making right now, only smaller, it's pattern number #43992.maybe after you finish the bracelet you're working on right you could check it out and it'll be more to your liking? |
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doggies123
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4 years, 6 months ago by doggies123
how long do i need to cut my string when i am making an alpha
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DaniaAhmed
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4 years, 6 months ago by DaniaAhmed
For base strings, I usually cut mines at 30+ cm and use the whole skein of thread for the leading string.
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madeleine_
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4 years, 6 months ago by madeleine_
@doggies123 If you’re making a bracelet, the base strings should be the length that you want the bracelet itself to be, plus extra for the ties. If you’re making an alpha image that will be a specific number of rows (rather than a bracelet that will be a specific length), there are two methods: You can either use an alpha you’ve already made to figure out how long each row is, and then multiply that measurement by the number of rows there are in the pattern you’ll be making, or you can just approximate the length by multiplying the number of rows by 1.5mm. Make sure that whichever way you do it, you leave extra for the ties (the exact amount depends on the type of ties you’re doing)
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madeleine_
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4 years, 6 months ago by madeleine_
@doggies123 Oh and the length of the leading string depends on how many knots there are of that color. If it’s a background color, you’ll probably end up using an entire skein
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lilackat
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4 years, 6 months ago by lilackat
@mibiniri thanks, that pattern is similar. I’m going to mess around and see if I can reduce the strings down, I definitely don’t want 49. Thanks for your help. 👍
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mibiniri
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4 years, 6 months ago by mibiniri
your'e welcome! I'm always happy to help 😊
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