Starting Large Alphas
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Destinee
Skiller
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10 years, 6 months ago by Destinee
So I've have this problem with larger bracelets(mostly alphas). I usually begin my bracelets with a overhand knot, but all the knots in the first row get bunched up and just look bad. I was wondering what other ways can I start my bracelets so the beginning doesn't look as messy?
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Margaron
Moderator
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10 years, 6 months ago by Margaron
You can make buckles or you can section your strings and use multiple overhand knots so your first few rows aren't so bunched up.
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Destinee
Skiller
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10 years, 6 months ago by Destinee
Thanks 🙂 I'll be sure to try that on my next bracelet.
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trumpe77e
Professional
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10 years, 6 months ago by trumpe77e
Also if you have a clipboard or tape, that works pretty well for starting off your bracelet. I use a clipboard and it has solved my similar problem 🙂
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toribug11
Bracelet King
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10 years, 6 months ago by toribug11
i usually make lark's head knots along a bar or stick or even safety pin, that usually stop them from bunching.
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TFK19
Bracelet King
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10 years, 6 months ago by TFK19
I used to always use an overhand knot however I had the same problem and the knots became uneven. I started just taping all the strings to my leg and tying the row right along the edge of the tape. You don't actually need an overhand knot on the beginning or end of a bracelet so I just braid the end stings when I'm done 🙂
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leahmc
Professional
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10 years, 5 months ago by leahmc
I find it works best to tape the strings down until you've done a few rows, and then go back and braid them!
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