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Turning a Failed Bracelet into a New Blindsided Creation | Pattern Remix + Cutout Technique

Turning a Failed Bracelet into a New Blindsided Creation | Pattern Remix + Cutout Technique

Hey everyone, it’s Kevin aka AWOL! 👋Remember that Blindsided Creation we tried (#16704)? Yeah… I wasn’t happy with how it turned out. 😬 So I’m remixing it into something smaller, simpler, and way more striking. We’re trimming it down to a 12-string bracelet, adjusting the …

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This Pattern BROKE Me | Blindsided Creations #16704

This Pattern BROKE Me | Blindsided Creations #16704

What do you do when your whole video fails… but you already put hours into redesigning a beast of a pattern? You make the best of it. 😅 In today’s Blindsided Creation, I tackle pattern #16704 from BraceletBook—originally sent in by Minute_Craft—and WOW… this one …

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Transforming Pattern 81102 Into a 2-Color Spiral!

Transforming Pattern 81102 Into a 2-Color Spiral!

Today’s Blindsided Creation is brought to you by Minute_Craft and features pattern #81102! I haven’t seen this pattern before, so we’re diving in blind—literally. I’ll walk you through my real-time design process as I remix this four-color diamond spiral into a sleek two-color twist using …

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Blindsided by a Power Outage

Blindsided by a Power Outage

What do you do when a thunderstorm knocks out your power mid-design? You improvise! 😅 Today’s Blindsided Creation started with a huge lightning strike that wiped out my progress, but we’re not giving up that easily. This pattern was submitted by the awesome Minute_Craft (thank …

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Creating a Diamond-Inspired Bracelet Pattern

Creating a Diamond-Inspired Bracelet Pattern

Back with another creative twist on the 16-string friendship bracelet, and this time I’m adding stacked diamonds right in the middle! 💎✨ Using the template I made earlier, I’ve designed a pattern that gradually shrinks the diamonds as they go down the bracelet—this should make …

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💎 32-String Bracelet – ADVANCED Version! Diamonds Inside

💎 32-String Bracelet – ADVANCED Version! Diamonds Inside

It’s time for the harder version of our 32-string, 16-color bracelet! 🔥 This time, I’m adding small diamond details inside the wide stripes, making it more complex but absolutely stunning. 💎 🔹 What makes this one harder?✅ You can’t wing it—you’ll need to follow the …

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Creating a New Bracelet Pattern from Scratch – Finding the Perfect Color Order!

Creating a New Bracelet Pattern from Scratch – Finding the Perfect Color Order!

Hey everyone! Today, I’m designing a new friendship bracelet pattern to help me decide on the perfect color order for my latest project. I’ve chosen six shades of red, but to make things easier, I’m mapping it out with a rainbow color sequence first. This …

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Turning a Crazy 17-String Design into a Friendship Bracelet

Turning a Crazy 17-String Design into a Friendship Bracelet

Ever wondered what it’s like to transform a complicated image into a friendship bracelet pattern? Join me as I tackle Joe Brown’s fascinating challenge: turning an unusual 17-string design into a workable friendship bracelet pattern! 🤔 After multiple attempts and adjustments, we finally find the …

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Making It Even Smaller! 12-String Friendship Bracelet Pattern

Making It Even Smaller! 12-String Friendship Bracelet Pattern

We’ve taken this pattern from 26 strings ➡️ to 16 strings ➡️ and now down to 12 strings! 🎉 The question is: How small can we go while keeping the design intact? In today’s video, I work through the pattern in real-time, adjusting the design …

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Shrinking a 26-String Bracelet Pattern into an 16-String Design!

Shrinking a 26-String Bracelet Pattern into an 16-String Design!

Ever wanted to try a complex-looking bracelet pattern but felt intimidated by the number of strings? Today, I’m taking a 26-string friendship bracelet design and simplifying it into an 16-string version—perfect for those who want a more approachable project! 🎉 In this video, I’ll walk …

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Recreating a Facebook-Requested Bracelet | 26-String Pattern Tutorial

Today, I’m breaking down this stunning 26-string friendship bracelet pattern—requested via Facebook! 🧵✨ Special thanks to Debbie for tagging me to help out. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how I designed the pattern from scratch and how you can, too! 💙 About This …

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Designing a Bold Blue & Red Zigzag Bracelet!

Hey everyone, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL), and today I’m stepping up the challenge with this intricate blue & red zigzag bracelet design! 🎨 Featuring three shades of blue fading into red & pink, this one plays with contrasts and polka-dot details to create a bold, …

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