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I’ve been asked to teach how I make bracelets. Well if I’m to do that, I’d say it’s best that I start at the very beginning. Step one: Choosing string This may seem really simple, but let me explain why this is important. DMC is …
It all began as a function of livestreaming via YouTube. Using the Stream Elements platform, I created a chatbot that would inform viewers of various links to my website and social media. It was also set to pop up periodically to encourage tip donations and …
In this tutorial, Kevin (aka AWOL) walks you through creating a stunning ornament with an easy-to-follow pattern—his simplest one yet! Today, we’ll cover how to design the template and assemble the basic segments, including tips for efficient pattern-making and symmetry tricks. You’ll need to make …
First of all, what are splats, you may be wondering? According to good old Wikipedia: “Spats were worn by men and, less commonly, by women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They fell out of frequent use during the 1920s. Made of white cloth, …
What started as a simple friendship bracelet pattern request soon became something much much more. I was given an extraordinarily different fancy candy and almost immediately I saw the possibility of changing this to a fancy chevron. The beauty of the fancy candy design is …
It all began as a function of livestreaming via YouTube. Using the Stream Elements platform, I created a chatbot that would inform viewers of various links to my website and social media. It was also set to pop up periodically to encourage tip donations and …
Join Kevin (aka AWOL) in this step-by-step tutorial where we transform a photo into a unique friendship bracelet pattern! Using a Celtic-inspired design, Kevin shares his process from interpreting colors and knots to laying out the entire template. Perfect for anyone who wants to try …
Hey everyone! Today, I’m showing you my creative process behind designing a custom friendship bracelet. The request? An arrowhead pattern with a bright center diamond, perfect for adding a charm! This video is a mix of creativity and planning to ensure each color lands exactly …
“Hey everyone! Kevin here, aka AWOL, and today I’m trying something completely different—creating a one-of-a-kind bracelet pattern on the spot! Starting with no set plan, I’m experimenting with color placement, using shapes like chevrons, diamonds, and some unique twists along the way. In this video, …
“Hey everyone! It’s Kevin, aka AWOL, and today we’re diving into something a bit different—a freestyle friendship bracelet design using some leftover neon floss. With no set pattern in mind, I’m experimenting with chevrons, diamonds, dovetails, and more to see where the strings take me. …
In this video, Kevin (AKA AWOL) dives into the creative process behind a new friendship bracelet design—straight from imagination to pattern! Watch as he explores symmetry, color arrangement, and layering to build a centerpiece that’s bold, vibrant, and one-of-a-kind. Kevin walks through using graph paper …
In today’s video, join Kevin, aka AWOL, as we dive into designing a bold and completely unique friendship bracelet pattern using 16 strands. With a playful mix of red, orange, and purple, we explore a freeform approach to pattern-making, creating symmetry and randomness simultaneously. This …
In this video, we’re diving into an intricate bracelet pattern that one of you sent me! Join me as I break down the design step by step and figure out how the colors and rows align. Today, we’ll start by unraveling the central pattern and …
Welcome to the 11th ornament in our series! This time, I’m creating a unique cross-stitched ornament using a 12-string arrowhead pattern, combined with a sewing technique that really ties everything together—literally! This project is a blend of simplicity and challenge, making it great for crafters …
In this tutorial, I’m making a candle ornament, a unique and fun project that’s great for adding some handmade charm to your holiday decor! This design uses simple knots to create the candle’s flame and body, with yellow and orange floss for the flame and …
Today, I’m working on the ninth ornament in my series, and this one is all about a beautiful diamond arrowhead pattern! I’ve made the template smaller to create a daintier, single-stranded ornament, using just two colors—gold and gray. Watch as I walk through setting up …
In this video, we dive into creating a unique “starfish” ornament, blending elements from previous designs like ornaments #4 and #6! Today, it’s all about setting up the pattern, focusing on creating a simple arrowhead with a diamond in the middle. While the pattern itself …
In today’s tutorial, we dive into the creation of Ornament #7! I’m Kevin, also known as AWOL, and I’m excited to show you how this unique piece comes together. This project involves building intricate segment patterns that will later be assembled into a larger ornament. …