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How To Read Bracelet Book Patterns

What do the symbols on bracelet book mean?

The letters on the top and bottom. – The letters on the top and bottom represent the different strings and what order they go in if you go row by row when you start. – The letters are also on the string at the bottom so you can check that they are in the correct order once you have completed the pattern once.

What are alpha patterns?

Alpha patterns are another type of friendship bracelet pattern with horizontally tied knots. Alpha patterns are often used to make designs with letters or simple images. The charts for Alpha patterns look like a grid.

How do you add patterns to a book bracelet?

How do I make a pattern? After creating an account and logging in, go to the Create patterns section where you can use the generators. Creating and adding patterns is currently possible only on the website.

What do the arrows mean on bracelet patterns?

Letters which correspond to string colors below. Dashed lines on the sides with numbers next to them – these indicate the rows within the pattern. Bubbles with arrows which indicate the direction of each knot. Bent edges without bubbles to indicate skipping those strands when knotting a row.

How long should I cut my friendship bracelet string?

How long should the thread be for a friendship bracelet? For most normal bracelet patterns, each string should start about 36″ long. If you have two strands of each color, you can start with a string that’s 72″ long and fold it in half to make two halves that measure 36″.

Can you change your name on bracelet book?

unfortunately there is not a way to change your username. if you want it changed you’ll have to ask the admin to delete your current account so you can create a new account with the username you want it to be. no user is allowed to have two accounts.

What is a moderator on BraceletBook?

To be a mod: you have to add value to the community like patterns, YouTube videos, be active and helpful in the forum; at least 17; and have to have enough free time. Mods review patterns, variations, photos, videos and have the ability to remove comments, forum posts and messages in the chat.

How do you start a bracelet?

What does a down arrow mean in friendship bracelets?

That arrow down means forward, and then you tuck them back in.

What is backward knot?

The backward knot is made by tying a backward hitch followed by a second backward hitch. In other words, you will tie two hitches in a row using the right-hand string on top of the left-hand string. After making a backward knot, the strings should have switched place.

What is a Morse code bracelet?

Each of these bracelets spells out a different word by using small gold-filled beads to recreate the combination of dots and dashes (or “dits” and “dahs” for those are familiar with morse code in a radio setting!) that comprise this language.

How do you end a sliding knot bracelet?

Sliding Knot Instructions Cross both ends of cord so the left cord is in front of the right cord. Wrap the left cord around the right cord. Wrap around the right cord again, making one complete loop. Be sure to keep these loops loose while wrapping. Continue wrapping around the right cord.

What is a 1212 bracelet pattern?

The 1212 patterns are a sub-group of normal patterns. They are started using equally many strings of two colors. The 1212 patterns is tied using forward-backward and backward-forward knots only. 1212 patterns are easy to design if you only want to use 2 colors.

What do colors mean in friendship bracelets?

Orange: happiness, joy, excitement. Yellow: friendliness, optimism, creativity. Green: hope, nature, compassion. Blue: peace, inspiration, loyalty. Purple: friendship, sophistication, luxury.

How many strings do you need for a candy stripe bracelet?

Learn how to make the Candy Stripe friendship pattern with this easy-to-memorize pattern. Make a bracelet with 4-8 strings. A perfect craft project for beginners.

How long should a candy stripe bracelet be?

Making a Bracelet with Six Strings. Buy or collect six pieces of embroidery thread. Each strand should be a different color, and each should be about 2-2.5′ long, or 24-30″. You will also need tape and a clipboard, or in place of a clipboard you can use a sturdy, flat surface.

How do you start a stripe friendship bracelet?

How to Make a Striped Friendship Bracelet Step 1: Choose at Least 3 Colors of String. Step 2: Measure String. Step 3: Cut 3 Pieces of Each Color of String. Step 4: Knot All of the Strings Together. Step 5: Tape the Knotted Ends to a Hard Surface. Step 6: Sort Strings. Step 7: Start Your Knots. Step 8: Continue Knotting.

How do I make a picture into a pattern?

What To Know Open the image. Go to Edit > Select All to get everything, or use the Rectangle Marquee. Go to Edit > Define Pattern > name it > Ok. Open another image. Pick a layer or area to fill, and go to Edit > Fill > Custom Pattern. Pick a pattern and blending mode, and press Ok.

How much cord do I need for kumihimo bracelet?

A visit to the bead store told me that the norm is 1mm or 1.5 mm cord for Kumihimo. Cut about 4 pieces of cord around 39 inches long. Depending on the thickness of your cords you’re starting with, you may need more or less but this will be our practice experimental braid.