Post ID: 9996

Welcome back to another Blindsided Creation! Today, we’re diving into an unexpected design — pattern #8537 — with 16 strings and 9 colors… and let’s just say it threw me for a loop. 😅

Watch as I break down this confusing color fade, rework the pattern on the fly, and ultimately create a beautiful (and very different) version using hot colors, subtle gaps, and a bright white border to make everything pop.

🎨 What you’ll see in this video:

Real-time pattern analysis and adaptation

Creative decisions on color placement

Why some pattern colors don’t matter (but should be labeled!)

Final rendered bracelet mock-up using my custom layout method

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

If you like this pattern and would like to support my work >>>

Hey everyone, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL) and welcome to the final Blindsided Creation of the month! 🎉 Today, we’re diving into pattern #85037 from BraceletBook — a 16-string, 80-minute build that might look simple… but definitely surprised me! This one’s all about bold contrasts and smart simplification. I ditched the original fade for a clean black outline and bright white border, letting those rainbow hot colors shine through. Midway, I realized I was getting sucked into the repetition — so I broke out my gravity timer ⏲️ and found a surprisingly effective time-management trick for tackling longer bracelets! Here’s what you’ll find in this episode: Real talk on which colors get used the most Why the center “holes” matter (and what happens if you fill them!) A behind-the-scenes look at how I pace long bracelets Reflections on string usage, upcoming plans, and some bonus pen geekery 💡✒️