How did you start making alphas?
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TM007
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3 years, 9 months ago by TM007
I just can't seem to get a grasp on making them. What confuses me is adding in different colors, when I try to do it the bracelet bunches up. I've looked at Masha's videos and others are different so it confuses me. Any tips?
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angeldior
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3 years, 9 months ago by angeldior
i actually have the same problem,, i know this seems to be the solution to every question on here, but it takes practice! maybe try some small patterns with only one color switch! if you do normal patterns, think about the first time making them compared to now: see how it improved by practice? (i assume you already do normal patterns if youre starting to do alphas)
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TM007
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3 years, 9 months ago by TM007
The weird thing is I never really struggled with normal patterns! That's why this is so frustrating. So many pretty alpha patterns I can't do 😢
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-Nobody-
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3 years, 9 months ago by -Nobody-
I would suggest just practicing on a small black and white pattern or at least something small with very few color changes, watch videos, practice helps a lot, I started by doing a simple letter alpha by spelling my name. It helped me
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Someone_
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3 years, 9 months ago by Someone_
When you are making your colour switch(adding new colour) try not to pull too tight when making that first half of the knot. Also, practicing with simple patterns (very few base strings, and that uses two colours) like #1654 & #21401 first will help you. |
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2006_Mandy
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3 years, 9 months ago by 2006_Mandy
Try not tying the colour switch knots too tightly theism might be causing your bracelets to tighten?
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KoolKnots
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3 years, 9 months ago by KoolKnots
I usually tape it down an hold the other leading string in my left then in the first half of the knot I stick it through and tighten it if It scrunches up try to tie the previous knots closer together and make sure no strings are sticking out
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stewon6969
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3 years, 9 months ago by stewon6969
Make sure that all your knots are made with the knot tension. ❤️
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Harriet
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3 years, 9 months ago by Harriet
I recommend starting with a thin pattern and one that only has 2 or 3 colour switches and don’t worry about the start and finish attach it to a key ring or just tie a knot hope this helped 👍
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rayedesol
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3 years, 9 months ago by rayedesol
Honestly, I started making alpha's first. I always found reading alpha patterns to be easier than normal patterns. My brain is obviously wired weird.The best advice I can give to you is to make an alpha pattern that isn't more than 10 strings and 3 colors to start. Also, watch Masha Knots YouTube video on how to make an alpha, there's other good videos too. |
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rosiexmb
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3 years, 9 months ago by rosiexmb
I literally had this same exact problem! I am pretty good at normal patterns so I decided to make alphas and watched masha's videos but honestly I did not understand it. But then I found this video I will put the link, and that video was the only video that helped me understand the color switching technique. I officially made my first alpha yesterday!! A small butterfly charm 😍 here is the link to the vid I watched! super short and brief. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpU9BO36sdo
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alyssa_w
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3 years, 9 months ago by alyssa_w
Think of a alpha pattern as a grid and each knot is a "square" in the grid and start your pattern from left to right. Hope this helps!
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Smileyalot
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3 years, 9 months ago by Smileyalot
i'm still just starting alphas but some things that have helped me have been:-not tying knots super tight -starting verrrrryyyy basic keychains just to get used to switching colours -rag rug bracelets -rewatching tons of masha knots |
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bracelally
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3 years, 9 months ago by bracelally
@rayedesol I’m the exact same way. I started making
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bracelally
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3 years, 9 months ago by bracelally
Whoops I messed up. I started making alpha bracelets before making patterns. But I’ve only made two alphas before and I’m going to say that taping the beginning of a new string to the right when doing a backward knot and to the left if doing a forward knot. If that helps. Also it helps me to put a bunch of tape down when you first start making bracelets.
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kiaraxmag
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3 years, 9 months ago by kiaraxmag
instead of trying to do a pattern, just make a base of about 7-9 rows and take 2 random colours and alternate between them practicing the colour switch. it takes practice but you will get it eventually!!
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maggomango
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3 years, 9 months ago by maggomango
try making the first knot with the new color looser but knot too loose
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Crafty_K
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3 years, 9 months ago by Crafty_K
I never started liking alphas until I started watching Masha Knots. They inspired and helped he a lot when it came to making alphas. You should definitely check her channel out! 😊
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AJsHere
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3 years, 9 months ago by AJsHere
I made both name bracelets and vertical waves before bigger alphas and it really helped me learn the basics on a smaller scale.
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Marieke123
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3 years, 9 months ago by Marieke123
Be gentle with the knots after a color switch. And in general practice a lot! 😄
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