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As some of you may know I'm working on an project to give LGBTQIA+ youngsters in my area free bracelets - or if they can afford it we will be accepting donations for a charity that hasn't been determined but we'll know before I start offering these up. I chose 10988 because it's a fun pattern to make although it can be hard to hold your basetring perpendicular to the knotting line. 

First question - I'm pretty sure you guys are going to say this is fine especially because they are going to be donated - but I am a bit worried about the waviness of the  right side. So far despite many different attempts to try to figure why it's wavy and why always that direction. I haven't the foggiest. The second reason I chose 10988 is that it's easily adaptable to the other pride flags. But I'm guessing it's not the only pattern that is. So if you think that people might have an issue with the waviness now is the time to tell me. 

Second - I've been able to get on Amazon for between 25-35 bucks a piece those giant DMC cones for Red, yellow, green, purple. Or very close to the same colors. For Red I bought 498 instead of 666 because I thought the colors are closer than than actually are. 498 was less than half the price of a cone normally. 

740 tangerine and 748 blue are the two colors and shades I'd prefer, or maybe a slightly darker orange and slightly darker blue, but there aren't that many colors than come in cones. And the reason that matters is I'm hoping to send out materials to other folks in my community. So if any of you have color suggestions for my perfect world best orange (since the red I'm using is more pink there might be an a better one than 740) and your favorite blue from the set. I'll also be looking for places selling serious deals for skeins instead of Cones so if you have an opinion if I get that kind of luck I'd love to know. 

By the way - fun fact - I got this color line up based on using the RGB values for the ROYGBV version of the rainbow and then running through a website that finds the closest DMC value to that set of colors.

My current line up from photo one is

666 (but I'll be using 498 in future because I have a whole cone)
740
725 have bought cone
701-702 have bought cone
798
208 have ordered cone

Thank you!



<div class="md"><p>As some of you may know I&#39;m working on an project to give LGBTQIA+ youngsters in my area free bracelets - or if they can afford it we will be accepting donations for a charity that hasn&#39;t been determined but we&#39;ll know before I start offering these up. I chose 10988 because it&#39;s a fun pattern to make although it can be hard to hold your basetring perpendicular to the knotting line. </p>

<p>First question - I&#39;m pretty sure you guys are going to say this is fine especially because they are going to be donated - but I am a bit worried about the waviness of the  right side. So far despite many different attempts to try to figure why it&#39;s wavy and why always that direction. I haven&#39;t the foggiest. The second reason I chose 10988 is that it&#39;s easily adaptable to the other pride flags. But I&#39;m guessing it&#39;s not the only pattern that is. So if you think that people might have an issue with the waviness now is the time to tell me. </p>

<p>Second - I&#39;ve been able to get on Amazon for between 25-35 bucks a piece those giant DMC cones for Red, yellow, green, purple. Or very close to the same colors. For Red I bought 498 instead of 666 because I thought the colors are closer than than actually are. 498 was less than half the price of a cone normally. </p>

<p>740 tangerine and 748 blue are the two colors and shades I&#39;d prefer, or maybe a slightly darker orange and slightly darker blue, but there aren&#39;t that many colors than come in cones. And the reason that matters is I&#39;m hoping to send out materials to other folks in my community. So if any of you have color suggestions for my perfect world best orange (since the red I&#39;m using is more pink there might be an a better one than 740) and your favorite blue from the set. I&#39;ll also be looking for places selling serious deals for skeins instead of Cones so if you have an opinion if I get that kind of luck I&#39;d love to know. </p>

<p>By the way - fun fact - I got this color line up based on using the RGB values for the ROYGBV version of the rainbow and then running through a website that finds the closest DMC value to that set of colors.</p>

<p>My current line up from photo one is</p>

<p>666 (but I&#39;ll be using 498 in future because I have a whole cone)
740
725 have bought cone
701-702 have bought cone
798
208 have ordered cone</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>
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A color question related to BB 10988.

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Belt progress pic #2

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First photo is mine second is the one I'm following. why are her chains round and mine are straight?? what am I doing wrong??


<div class="md"><p>First photo is mine second is the one I&#39;m following. why are her chains round and mine are straight?? what am I doing wrong??</p>
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Why mine look different??

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Is it normal for the back to look like this?

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The first alpha is made with cotton yarn and the other two with embroidery floss. Patterns: #79426, #175392, #103721.

<div class="md"><p>The first alpha is made with cotton yarn and the other two with embroidery floss. Patterns: #79426, #175392, #103721.</p>
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My first, second and third alpha (ever)

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https://www.braceletbook.com/patterns/alpha/183431/

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://www.braceletbook.com/patterns/alpha/183431/">https://www.braceletbook.com/patterns/alpha/183431/</a></p>
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My Design and creation!

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got too ahead of myself and made the swirls all in one direction instead of alternating them 😅😅 but i thought this pattern would look cool with variegated thread and i think it turned out pretty good!!

<div class="md"><p>got too ahead of myself and made the swirls all in one direction instead of alternating them 😅😅 but i thought this pattern would look cool with variegated thread and i think it turned out pretty good!!</p>
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happy accident of pattern #95561

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I'm not sure how long the threads should be (14-16 cm wrist). I buy my threads from a far place and don't want to waste what I have since it's not that much. I wanna make it like this one.




<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m not sure how long the threads should be (14-16 cm wrist). I buy my threads from a far place and don&#39;t want to waste what I have since it&#39;s not that much. I wanna make it like this one.</p>
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Making my first bracelet

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<div class="md"><p>Bb pattern #10228</p>
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My friend really likes greenday so I made her a keychain

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If I start selling bracelets and keychains would anyone even buy them? Where should I sell them anyway and for how much? I’m interested but no idea where to start. Is it even a good idea?

<div class="md"><p>If I start selling bracelets and keychains would anyone even buy them? Where should I sell them anyway and for how much? I’m interested but no idea where to start. Is it even a good idea?</p>
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Bracelets and Keychains

Dbz wristlet ! (using @JellyfishBish22 instructions!

Belt progress pic #1

my first alpha patterns!

Today's work!!🌻💚

first tries at these patterns <3

 I'm noticing it has a bunch of holes and I'm not sure if it's me, or the pattern. I'm really new to this so any advice appreciated. 

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m noticing it has a bunch of holes and I&#39;m not sure if it&#39;s me, or the pattern. I&#39;m really new to this so any advice appreciated. </p>
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How do I fix these stitches? #6390

<div class="md"><p>Jury is still out. </p>
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I had a go without a pattern:

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☀️💙💕🖤

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✨Sun Beams and Unicorn Dreams ✨ 🦄

Idk why, this was kind of a “mistake” bracelet, that I was going to finish because I like the colours but I really like it as a ring. I have tons of bracelets on currently so it was nice to switch things up. Also, I’m a size 5 ring size which is incredibly hard to find! This fits so nicely! 

<div class="md"><p>Idk why, this was kind of a “mistake” bracelet, that I was going to finish because I like the colours but I really like it as a ring. I have tons of bracelets on currently so it was nice to switch things up. Also, I’m a size 5 ring size which is incredibly hard to find! This fits so nicely! </p>
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Stopped early to make a ring

<div class="md"><p>Took it easy this month! </p>
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January wrap up

[N/A] Bracelet Patterns: different ways to diagram them.

Blue Jewelry Set - Pattern 45099

Ignore the start of the bracelet 😭💀

<div class="md"><p>Ignore the start of the bracelet 😭💀</p>
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First bracelet ever :)

Hi everyone! I was hoping someone could identify the start/end name of the following bracelet and a video or article explaining how to make it (not my photo - just used for example). It's essentially the pattern in the main "thick" portion and then it trailing off into twisted ends. I'm not interested in the strawberry pattern, just the start/end and tie portion of the bracelet.

https://preview.redd.it/sxb9f29iggge1.jpg?width=2250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eead65c7d6ab6c335e0a38aa8415586ec532fbb4



<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone! I was hoping someone could identify the start/end name of the following bracelet and a video or article explaining how to make it (not my photo - just used for example). It&#39;s essentially the pattern in the main &quot;thick&quot; portion and then it trailing off into twisted ends. I&#39;m not interested in the strawberry pattern, just the start/end and tie portion of the bracelet.</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/sxb9f29iggge1.jpg?width=2250&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=eead65c7d6ab6c335e0a38aa8415586ec532fbb4">https://preview.redd.it/sxb9f29iggge1.jpg?width=2250&amp;format=pjpg&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=eead65c7d6ab6c335e0a38aa8415586ec532fbb4</a></p>
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Start/End Name and How-To

I have been doing the bracelets for a while but I know there is always something new to learn and wanted to know what tips you would give to a beginner. Things that can make the bracelets look neater, types or even favorite brand/type of thread you use! I am always looking to improve and I am sure even new bracelet makers would love to know from those of you who are advanced and have been doing this for a long time!

<div class="md"><p>I have been doing the bracelets for a while but I know there is always something new to learn and wanted to know what tips you would give to a beginner. Things that can make the bracelets look neater, types or even favorite brand/type of thread you use! I am always looking to improve and I am sure even new bracelet makers would love to know from those of you who are advanced and have been doing this for a long time!</p>
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Tips for those starting out

I have been making friendship bracelets for half a year, over time I have realized that a normal one is much more complicated than an alpha one and from what I have seen on the internet it is not so common, is that true?

<div class="md"><p>I have been making friendship bracelets for half a year, over time I have realized that a normal one is much more complicated than an alpha one and from what I have seen on the internet it is not so common, is that true?</p>
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Question, how common is it that I am better at alpha patterns?

<div class="md"><p>made 17 this month !! 🫶🏻</p>
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January Wrap-Up

Bracelet curling like a taco

But at least I will have a memory of my 3 cats and 1 dog through these bracelets ❤️

Thanks braceletbook.com 
Pattern numbers for... 
Checkered blues: 175513
Basket-like cream + brown: 1421
Arrow/spearhead: 18

<div class="md"><p>But at least I will have a memory of my 3 cats and 1 dog through these bracelets ❤️</p>

<p>Thanks braceletbook.com 
Pattern numbers for... 
Checkered blues: 175513
Basket-like cream + brown: 1421
Arrow/spearhead: 18</p>
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Can't keep my pets' fur off my bracelets

Share your completed bracelets, work in progress (WIPs or WIP) bracelets, your stash (supplies, organization, and hauls), techniques, and ask questions!

<div class="md"><p>Share your completed bracelets, work in progress (WIPs or WIP) bracelets, your stash (supplies, organization, and hauls), techniques, and ask questions!</p>
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<div class="md"><p>All about handmade friendship bracelets!</p>
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Start/End Name and How-To

Tips for those starting out

Question, how common is it that I am better at alpha patterns?