Odd-stringed normal teardrop loops
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just_mere
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2 months, 2 weeks ago by just_mere
I’m sure there are videos out there, but would anyone be willing to try and explain how to make normal teardrop loops with an odd number of strings? I know how to do them with alphas but for some reason just can’t figure out how to normals. I watched an alex’s innovation’s one where they split the embroidery thread 3 and 3 strands, but is there any other way? |
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just_mere
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2 months, 1 week ago by just_mere
*bump ✨. because I need help on this lol*
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dragonzzz
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2 months, 1 week ago by dragonzzz
The only way I can think of doing this would be to make the teardrop loop as normal, then cut off a string. Probably not what you were looking for though, sorry. Another option you have is doing a one sided triangle end (looks something like a candy stripe if that makes sense), but that doesn’t start with a loop, if that’s what your looking for. Hope that helps, sorry if it’s not what you’re looking for 🙂
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itarosky
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2 months, 1 week ago by itarosky
You just place the odd string together with the strings upwards from the loop with the end somewhere in the middle so that the teardrop loop securely covers it. It's better than cutting off a string because the cut off end might still be visible. Be very careful when you pull on that string when you start knotting the bracelet cause it might pop out of the loop under force.Another option would be to make the loop as if you were making a bracelet with an even number of strings but when you start knotting, you hide the extra string inside random knots. It might sound a little confusing, but the idea is to make certain first knots (whichever are closer) onto both strings, the correct one + the extra one. Then, when it's hidden within 2-3 knots, you can just put it behind the bracelet and safely cut it off from the backside when the bracelet is ready, that's why it doesn't have to be as long as the others. Those knots are not gonna be any different in size than the rest. |
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just_mere
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2 months, 1 week ago by just_mere
@dragonzzz thank you! not quite what I’m looking for, but I very much appreciate your help (:
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just_mere
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2 months, 1 week ago by just_mere
@itarosky thank you SO MUCH!! I figured that the first way was how you would do it, but I’ve never actually *tried* that before, so thank you so much.
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Bullfish
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1 month, 1 week ago by Bullfish
I came across patterns, where I have two different colors with just a single thread on each side and I like to connect these with the "Frankfurt Knot", This knot is well known among knitters for adding a new skein to a running out skein. It avoids loose ends, that would need to be woven in. There are several videos out there how to make this knot and the knot turns out very small. Still it is slightly thicker than the single strand, but with a bis of practice it can be hidden inside the loop very well.Unfortunately the "Russian Join" does not work with embroidery Floss, that one would be completely invisible, but works only with threads, that can be felted in a way, so not at all with cotton or other yarns, that are mercerized or simply extremely smooth and slippery. So for the "Frankfurt Knot" (aka as "Magic Knot"), here's a Tutorial: https://youtu.be/Ibi-vDpF0nw?si=4LioqDGNTKj9_wPq I would not cut the loose ends too close, just shorter than the the length of half of your loop and hide these ends inside the loop. This knot never came undone for me (even with completely cutting off the loose ends) and I did it a hundred times while crocheting/knitting, because I hate weaving in loose ends!! Check it out, whether this technique might be interesting for you. |
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