Creating a Matching Cup Holder with Kevin (AWOL): Step-by-Step Guide!

Get ready for another immersive crafting session with Kevin, better known as AWOL! In this episode, Kevin takes on a unique project – designing a stylish cup holder to match a bag he previously made for his psychiatrist. This thoughtful design plan ensures that both items look coordinated and elegant.

Join Kevin as he meticulously plans and executes each step of the cup holder creation. He begins by selecting the same colors used for the bag to achieve a cohesive and coordinated look. The primary design revolves around a diamond pattern with seven segments, filled with a darker color at its center for dynamic contrast.

Throughout the video, Kevin shares his process, including real-time adjustments and the invaluable techniques he employs. He highlights the importance of careful planning to achieve the pattern’s symmetry and maintain aesthetics. Each colored strand is deliberately placed, reflecting Kevin’s expertise and experience in crafting.

Kevin decides to record this particular session from the initial planning phase, giving viewers an insightful look into his thought process. This transparency helps both new and experienced crafters understand the intricacies involved in such detailed projects. From counting and placing colored strings to adjusting patterns on-the-fly, Kevin’s walkthrough is both educational and engaging.

Watch as Kevin handles pitfalls and adjustments, with a focus on making the final product both functional and visually appealing. He uses a combination of dark and lighter colors, ensuring occasional spirals and strategic pattern breaks to keep the design interesting. Kevin’s method of copying, pasting, and flipping elements in his design software showcases his innovative approach to efficient crafting.

One key takeaway is Kevin’s suggestion to “wing it” when necessary. He brilliantly demonstrates how deviation from the original plan can lead to creative and personalized touches in the final product. By maintaining the overarching design theme and color scheme, Kevin ensures that the cup holder will complement the bag beautifully.

Kevin encourages viewers to experiment, learn from any mistakes, and enjoy the crafting journey. His detailed commentary and visual instructions make it easier to follow along and try similar projects.

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Here is a template you can use. Remember this is for the size strings I use, if you’re using anything else you may need to workout a template to better fit the cup correctly. click to get the PDF that has higher resolution.

And here is my pattern. click to get the PDF with higher resolution.

My pattern only shows the one long side of the pattern because both sides are the same. If you have to cross off areas as you go along you may need to print two of these.

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