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Cracking Pattern 104151 Symmetry

Cracking Pattern 104151 Symmetry

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 …

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Buttons & Hashtags?!

Buttons & Hashtags?!

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 …

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Flipping the Pattern Made ALL the Difference

Flipping the Pattern Made ALL the Difference

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 …

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Pattern 92105 + Variegated Floss Magic

Pattern 92105 + Variegated Floss Magic

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 …

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Can This Tricky Pattern Work with Variegated Floss

Can This Tricky Pattern Work with Variegated Floss

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, …

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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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