Doubling Pattern #14417 for a Striking Bracelet Design

Hello friends, it’s Kevin, aka AWOL, back with another tutorial full of creativity and experimentation! Today, we’re working with Pattern #14417 from friendshipbracelets.net, and we’re going to double it to create a captivating new design. If you love a good challenge and the thrill of unexpected outcomes, this video is perfect for you. What You’ll Learn in This Video: 1. Introduction and Pattern Transfer: Discover Pattern #14417 and why it caught my eye for this tutorial. Watch as I copy the pattern and bring it into our digital template workspace for manipulation. 2. Layer Management for Flexibility: Learn how to position the pattern onto a new layer for better control and flexibility during the modification process. Tips on using the green color to track changes and ensure you’re working on the correct layer. 3. Initial Adjustments and Diamond Mirroring: Step-by-step guidance on how to adjust the diamond shapes so they mirror perfectly in the center. Understand the complexity of the diamond design and how extending it affects the overall pattern. 4. Color Application and Selection: Observe my color choices, focusing on green and gray to bring depth and interest to the pattern. Detailed instructions on filling patterns correctly using the paint bucket tool, ensuring consistency and visual appeal. 5. Doubling the Pattern: Delve into the doubling process and watch how the pattern evolves and becomes more intricate. Understand how every doubling step not only adds complexity but also enhances the pattern’s aesthetic appeal. 6. Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning: Learn how to handle potential challenges, such as aligning patterns without guidelines. Tips on using guidelines, selection tools, and flipping methods to ensure your pattern stays symmetrical and polished. 7. Creative Decision-Making: See how I make creative decisions regarding color distribution, ensuring maximum visual impact. Tips on maintaining a balanced and harmonious design even when making complex modifications. 8. Final Adjustments and Preview: Watch the final assembly of the pattern using digital tools, ensuring every segment is aligned and ready for knotting. The exciting reveal of the now-doubled and extended pattern, showcasing its unique aspects and newfound intricacies. This is the pattern I took inspiration from.

And here is my pattern. Click it to get the PDF in higher resolution.

Hey everyone, it’s Kevin, aka AWOL! Today, I’m excited to share my latest creation – a doubled-up version of Pattern #14417 from friendshipbracelets.net. Despite initial fears, this turned out to be one of the easiest and most enjoyable bracelets I’ve made recently. Let’s dive into why this pattern was such a breeze!
What You’ll Learn in This Video:
**1. Introduction to Pattern #14417:
Quick overview of the pattern and why its simplicity makes it stand out from other doubled-up designs.
Discussion on the color choices – medium green and yellow-green – and how they enhance the overall look.
**2. Consistency in Segment Knotting:
Tips on maintaining consistent knotting to ensure a uniform pattern.
How segment knotting helps simplify the process, even when the back of the bracelet gets a bit more interesting.
**3. Dealing with String Lengths:
Advice on managing string lengths, especially for patterns dominated by one color over another.
How to avoid running out of strings and ensuring your tassel ends remain long and neat.
**4. Small Nuances for a Unique Touch:
Insight into the small nuances that make this bracelet unique, like the extra space in the center.
Why these little differences can add character and appeal to your finished piece.
**5. Achieving an Efficient Knotting Flow:
Techniques for finding a rhythm in your knotting, ensuring a quick and smooth process.
How to handle careless mistakes and correct them easily.
**6. Experience of Watching and Knotting:
How watching videos while knotting can provide a different, more relaxing experience.
How interacting with the community during live streams enhances the process (even though this one wasn’t live-streamed).
**7. Color and Pattern Inspiration:
Encouragement to experiment with different color combinations and see how they affect the overall design.
How community feedback on Discord can provide inspiration and new ideas.