Alpha patterns keep going zig-zag
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SevenW
Skiller
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2 years, 11 months ago by SevenW
Hello, I'm new to alphas and keep noticing my knots keep going in zig-zag patterns each row. Any way to fix this?
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Emakes
Bracelet King
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2 years, 11 months ago by Emakes
I would recommend trying the straight edges technique! There’s a lot of tutorials on YouTube that explain how to do it. Hope this helps
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SevenW
Skiller
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2 years, 11 months ago by SevenW
Thank you for the response, but I am already using the straight edge technique! It's not the whole bracelet that is changing shape, just the knots in the centre of the bracelet. You can see a picture in my profile for reference. The rows in my keychains kind of look like a braid instead of having straight knots.
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halokiwi
Moderator
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2 years, 11 months ago by halokiwi
I recommend experimenting a little bit with the angles at which you hold the strings while knotting.
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SevenW
Skiller
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2 years, 11 months ago by SevenW
Thank you, will try doing that!
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BGV88
Professional
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2 years, 11 months ago by BGV88
From what I saw, I think that’s because of inconsistent tension! So just make sure your pulling the knots at the same strength for the whole alpha or make your knots a little looser when starting and keep that same strength the whole time 🙂
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slayqueen1
Professional
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2 years, 11 months ago by slayqueen1
I agree, I think you’re issue is varying knotting tension, but your second alpha looks really good and also has no warping :]
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SevenW
Skiller
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2 years, 11 months ago by SevenW
Thank you for all the help everyone! I'll try loosening knots, since I've realised just how tight I'm making the knots. I'll try out all your tips on my next pattern 😄
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kn_70
Skiller
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2 years, 11 months ago by kn_70
They’re actually meant to go in a zig zag way . Each row will go horizontally
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cashee
Professional
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2 years, 11 months ago by cashee
The strait edge technique should help. This technique is when on the edge knots, you do a forwards backwards knot or backwards forward knot. The to determine which knot you should use is by looking at the end of the name of the knot. Ex. the pattern says backwards knot, so I do a fb knot because the second word in it is backwards.
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Goldfish15
Bracelet King
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2 years, 11 months ago by Goldfish15
Your knots are supposed to go zig zag but it shouldn’t be too noticeable and distracting. It should get better over time.
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carinosa
Advanced
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2 years, 11 months ago by carinosa
hello I encounter the same concern for the alpha bracelets I have the impression of making the same knots and the same tension but it is not straight and regular is what if I use a loom it would be better ? thanks in advance
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