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Hey friends, Kevin here (aka AWOL) 👋 — today we’re designing another bracelet pattern completely from scratch! This one features:💎 A big diamond center⚡ A zigzag effect around a single dot in the middle🎨 A super simple design process you can try yourself The fun …
Today we’re experimenting with a new pattern inspired by #28776 from friendship-bracelets.net. Instead of just following the original, I wanted to see what would happen if I left four squares in the middle and created a zigzag DNA-style spiral running down the bracelet. It’s still …
Hey everyone, Kevin here—aka AWOL—and today we’re revisiting a familiar pattern… but with a twist. This layout may look like something I’ve done before, but I’m flipping the script: smaller diamonds in the center, larger on the edges, and a striking red-to-black variegated floss to …
Hey, it’s Kevin—aka AWOL—and today we’re planning out something bold! This video kicks off the process behind a new bracelet using pattern 21224 from friendship-bracelets.net. But I’m not just following the pattern—I’m reimagining it for a red and gray variegated floss combo that I think …
Today’s pattern is really different. We’re working with #11604 from friendship-bracelets.net — a design that isolates the variegated floss like no other in the series so far. This layout is all about letting the color shifts shine without crossing over themselves, and I think it …
In today’s video, we’re reverse-engineering pattern 8474 from friendship-bracelets.net using my custom graph paper template — available at https://akaawol.com! This one’s all about balance, symmetry, and choosing the right contrast for variegated floss. 🟢 I’m using a green variegated floss against a gray background to …
Today we’re breaking down pattern 99643 from friendship-bracelets.net — but instead of following it step-by-step, I’m grabbing a section and manually mapping it into our template to create something perfectly symmetrical and striking. 💚 Using variegated green for the diamond centers, and a sleek gray …
Today we’re diving deep into pattern 104151 from friendship-bracelets.net — but with a twist! I’m not following the full pattern. Instead, I’m cropping out just a portion and reverse-engineering it into something beautifully balanced using my favorite custom graph paper. 🎨 We’ll break down the …
Today’s project is pattern #96275, and we’re diving into some creative liberties to make it a smoother, smarter build. Instead of wrestling with the original complex string flow, I simplified the structure by modifying a few key elements—like turning single dots into doubles and choosing …
Today we’re tackling pattern #106767 — and this one is not for the faint of heart! I chose this because it’s a challenge, and as you’ll see, it definitely keeps you on your toes. We’re setting the center with a unique X shape formed by …
In this video, I’m tackling pattern #92105 and transforming it into something way more approachable without sacrificing the visual payoff. Starting with a variegated green floss and simplifying the path by using three dark strands, I walk you through how to break down the pattern …
Hey everyone! Kevin here – aka AWOL – and today we’re exploring pattern #10548 from friendshipbracelets.net. This one’s a wild ride: super irregular, no obvious repetition, and a center that surprised even me once we flipped it! 😲 🧵 In this video: Deconstructing a complex, …