Forum - Bracelet tying - Straight edges without extra strings on normal patterns

teslagirl6

Advanced

3 months, 2 weeks ago by teslagirl6

Hi all, I just joined, thanks so much for all the wonderful content. I made a rainbow arrowhead bracelet (I posted the photo on my profile) and while I think my knots are getting a bit better toward the end, the edges are quite wobbly. I watched a tutorial of this bracelet and the creator definitely didn’t use the extra strings described in the straight edge method, yet her bracelet was suuuuuper straight. Is this just a matter of practice and having even, tight knots? Thank you so very much!!!

halokiwi

Moderator

3 months, 2 weeks ago by halokiwi

Depending on the pattern it is also possible to use the straight edges technique without adding extra strings.
This is the case when the knots at the edges are between two strings of the same colour or when they already are bf knots on the left edge and fb knots on the right edge.

Apart from that getting the edges straight comes with practice and figuring out the right tension.

Tying row by row can also help, but it takes longer than segment knotting.

emp217

Professional

3 months ago by emp217

There are patterns like #165442 where you get nice edges that are not wavy. I say nice edges, not straight edges.
But there are patterns with the straight edge included, you can find them by searching keywords "straight edge".

feiwafeiwa

Bracelet King

3 months ago by feiwafeiwa

@teslagirl6 In that scenario, it's likely due to practice, consistent knot tension, and a pattern that doesn't tend to wave. Patterns that are asymmetrical or have diagonal sections tend to be wavier, and some are built to have straight edges without having extra strings. Personally, though, I noticed that I didn't really need the straight edges technique much once I had more practice and developed consistent and symmetrical knot tension.

teslagirl6

Advanced

2 months, 3 weeks ago by teslagirl6

Thank you so much, appreciate your replies. I assume it’s a lot more practice for me from here on 🙂

teslagirl6 Advanced	3 months, 2 weeks ago by teslagirl6 Hi all, I just joined, thanks so much for all the wonderful content. I made a rainbow arrowhead bracelet (I posted the photo on my profile) and while I think my knots are getting a bit better toward the end, the edges are quite wobbly. I watched a tutorial of this bracelet and the creator definitely didn’t use the extra strings described in the straight edge method, yet her bracelet was suuuuuper straight. Is this just a matter of practice and having even, tight knots? Thank you so very much!!!
halokiwi Moderator	3 months, 2 weeks ago by halokiwi Depending on the pattern it is also possible to use the straight edges technique without adding extra strings. This is the case when the knots at the edges are between two strings of the same colour or when they already are bf knots on the left edge and fb knots on the right edge. Apart from that getting the edges straight comes with practice and figuring out the right tension. Tying row by row can also help, but it takes longer than segment knotting.
emp217 Professional	3 months ago by emp217 There are patterns like #165442 where you get nice edges that are not wavy. I say nice edges, not straight edges. But there are patterns with the straight edge included, you can find them by searching keywords "straight edge".
feiwafeiwa Bracelet King	3 months ago by feiwafeiwa @teslagirl6 In that scenario, it's likely due to practice, consistent knot tension, and a pattern that doesn't tend to wave. Patterns that are asymmetrical or have diagonal sections tend to be wavier, and some are built to have straight edges without having extra strings. Personally, though, I noticed that I didn't really need the straight edges technique much once I had more practice and developed consistent and symmetrical knot tension.
teslagirl6 Advanced	2 months, 3 weeks ago by teslagirl6 Thank you so much, appreciate your replies. I assume it’s a lot more practice for me from here on 🙂

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