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This Pattern Practically Builds Itself!

This Pattern Practically Builds Itself!

Hey crafters! Kevin aka AWOL here with a surprisingly easy two-color bracelet design — pattern #89436 from friendshipbracelets.net. 🧶 It’s a pattern that repeats a lot, which I wasn’t sure I’d love at first… but honestly, this one just flows. The symmetry makes it easy …

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Longest Pattern Ever?!

Longest Pattern Ever?!

Hey there! Kevin aka AWOL here, and today we’re taking on one of the longest patterns I’ve ever seen – pattern #109315 from friendshipbracelets.net. This design is a beast, but I’m here to show you how to break it down and turn it into something …

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Dragon Scales with a Twist

Dragon Scales with a Twist

Hey everyone! Kevin here – aka AWOL – and today we’re diving into a unique two-color friendship bracelet pattern: #98600. 🧶 This one’s got serious zigzag energy and a layout that looks like dragon scales by the end! I’m breaking it down step-by-step:🔹 Flipping and …

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This Pattern Doesn’t Repeat – So I Had to Get Creative!

This Pattern Doesn’t Repeat – So I Had to Get Creative!

Hey friends! AWOL here with a fresh bracelet design that threw me a curveball: it’s long, twisty, and barely repeats! 😅 In this video, I walk you through my process of converting an image into a usable pattern – without even checking the knot structure …

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Layout Prep for #108816 with 3-Hashtag Symmetry

Layout Prep for #108816 with 3-Hashtag Symmetry

Hey folks, Kevin here (aka AWOL)! Today I’m prepping pattern #108816 from friendship-bracelets.net, and let me tell you—this one feels satisfying from the start. With its cool hashtag motif and built-in symmetry, I’m actually excited to see how this knots up in tomorrow’s build. In …

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Pattern #88642 Preview + Layout Breakdown

Pattern #88642 Preview + Layout Breakdown

Hey friends, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL)! Today I’m diving into pattern #88642 from friendship-bracelets.net—and honestly? It’s a bit more complex than most of my usual two-color builds. 😅 I walk you through how I centered this design using my template, break down the structure (lots …

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I Had to Rework the Start on This One

I Had to Rework the Start on This One

Hey everyone, Kevin here (aka AWOL)! Today we’re diving into another two-color bracelet and working through the layout together. This one didn’t have a clear starting point, so I made the center the focal feature and built outwards from there. 💡 I walk through the …

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This Pattern Is Deceptively Tricky

This Pattern Is Deceptively Tricky

Hey, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL), and today we’re tackling pattern #103437 from friendship-bracelets.net—another two-color design that turned out trickier than expected! I dive deep into the layout process using my custom template, walk through color placement, and even make an executive design decision to trim …

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I Didn’t Realize THIS About Pattern 85620

I Didn’t Realize THIS About Pattern 85620

Hey everyone, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL)! Today we’re diving into pattern #85620 from friendship-bracelets.net—and wow, this one surprised me. I usually rotate designs clockwise, but today I’m switching it up with a counterclockwise twist. Join me as I decode the pattern, experiment with color balance, …

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Pattern 111668

Pattern 111668

In this tutorial, we explore pattern 111668 from friendship-bracelets.net — a fun diamond design that uses three colors for a dynamic look! 💎💙 I walk through how I set it up in GIMP, choose string colors (spoiler: blue won this round!), and share how I …

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Pattern 109456 Into a Stunning Bracelet

Pattern 109456 Into a Stunning Bracelet

In today’s video, I take you step-by-step through mapping out pattern 109456 from friendship-bracelets.net using GIMP! 💻✨ I’ll show you how I rotate, scale, and center the pattern on my custom template, plus how to build symmetry and prep it for braiding. ➡ We’ll chat …

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The Weirdest Pattern I’ve Tried Yet

The Weirdest Pattern I’ve Tried Yet

This one’s a bit off the beaten path — and that’s exactly why I had to try it! 😄Welcome back, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL), and today I’m tackling pattern 111087 from friendship-bracelets.net. Unlike my usual picks, this design is full of weird twists — literally. …

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