Here are tips to get out of a bracelet slump
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firstknots
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3 years, 10 months ago by firstknots
Hello everyone! I've been knotting for about 6 months so i'm fairly new but i got into 2 slumps already (very short, about 2 week each) so i thought i'd share some of my tips to help get out of them1. Make a very simple and fast pattern, one that you can start and finish in one setting. #42550 is my go to because you can literally make it in like half an hour 2. Join a challenge. There are so many in the "challenges" section of the forum, so find one you might be interested in and enter. All chalenges have a deadline, so you are "forced" back into knotting and finishing a bracelet 3. On the same note, finish a bracelet that is almost finished. For me, finishing a bracelet is a boost of serotonin and satisfaction, hence why all the tips (until now) are about finishing a bracelet 4. Or, you can start a new bracelet, one you've been looking at for a while but never got around to doing. I feel like there's something about picking out the colors and cutting strings that's almost magical, plus you get to see how the start of the pattern comes out looking 5. For some people looking at bracelet pictures is of inspiration and can help, it doesn't work for me but every person is different, and no harm comes from trying! 6. Get company. One of the things that block me is getting bored of the process of knotting. I personally don't like watching tv because i can't focus enough on both of them at the same time, so i usually listen to music, but maybe get on a phone call with a friend, or knot to the "knot along" videos you can find on youtube. A life saver for me was Twitch, watching other crafters work and get progress on their works inspires me, plus you can talk to other people in the chat and i legit met so many awesome people and crafters (i can suggest some nice streamers if you're interested) That's all i can think of atm, but feel free to add more suggestions if you have any! Have a nice day everyone <3 |
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AwesomeGrl
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3 years, 10 months ago by AwesomeGrl
Tysm for all the tips! I've been knotting for a few years now, and still have trouble with my bracelet slumps! I'm in one rn, and its been going on for a few months now. Also can you suggest those streamers?
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firstknots
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3 years, 10 months ago by firstknots
@AwesomeGrl glad i could help! The streamers i watch most are Yarnia (mostly knitting and some crocheting) stream every dayHisFlame (quilting and knitting) tuesday thursday and saturday Suislefil (cross stitch and other crafts) Monday tuesday thursday friday AirtightAlibi (amigurumi crocheting and some cross stitch) atm only tuesday and thursday They all stream in english at different times so hopefully you find one you enjoy! |
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AwesomeGrl
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3 years, 10 months ago by AwesomeGrl
Thanks!
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paMda12
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3 years, 10 months ago by paMda12
Also it is good to do bracelets you know u like making so you wont get disappointed thanks for all the tips! @AwesomeGrl i love to watch among us streamers most of the time ones i have never heard of. |
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AwesomeGrl
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3 years, 10 months ago by AwesomeGrl
@paMda12 Thanks!
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firstknots
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3 years, 10 months ago by firstknots
7. Buying new string or organizing the one you have. I really enjoy just looking at my string collection and maybe getting ideas for how i could use it in new bracelets helps me
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firstknots
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3 years, 9 months ago by firstknots
8. Actually sitting down and knotting for a while. Might sembra a contradiction but managing to sit down and make some nice progress in a pattern i was working on for a while motivates me to continue creating
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Stitchlove
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3 years, 9 months ago by Stitchlove
Thank you so much so helpful
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LiyuMek
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3 years, 9 months ago by LiyuMek
wow! definitely going to try some of these!! 😄my bracelet slump was 2 MONTHS!! I hope I will get better! |
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firstknots
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3 years, 9 months ago by firstknots
@LiyuMek yes good luck! I hope this was helpful!
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amazingirl
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3 years, 9 months ago by amazingirl
This is really helpful! Something that I have noticed about me is that whenever I get out of like a big slump, like 2 months or more, I always end up making a 24 string normal bracelet. idk why 😂 😂
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firstknots
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3 years, 9 months ago by firstknots
@amazingirl maybe because it's a challenge for you so you're brought back into knotting for that? Idk but very cool thing to notice : )
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cxrgi
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3 years, 9 months ago by cxrgi
Oooo thanks
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amazingirl
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3 years, 9 months ago by amazingirl
Yea probably!! 😂I think its very weird and interesting haha
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sadnymph
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3 years, 9 months ago by sadnymph
yes, i agree that finishing a bracelet is really amazing! i have autism and bracelet making is my special interest, so i flap my hands and get really hyper and show everyone near me! its really magical and i know my friends and family love seeing me so happy ❤️
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