How To: Shark Alpha Bracelet

[@lifehappens6447]

Just to let you know...my little cousin loved his shark bracelet. He asked me if I could make him more and some for his best friend. He's had a really hard year health wise and we were crying seeing him so happy and smiling. He was so excited. It's funny how something so seemingly insignificant can provide a very precious happy moment for such a young little boy who is going through the battle he has waged for his life. Thank you from the most grateful family. Just wanted you to know that this really helped us bring a smile and spark to a little boy who desperately needs it. Thank you for this!!

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Oh my gosh! 😭 this brought literal tears to my eyes! ❤️ I’m so glad it brought a smile to his face. Thank you for sharing and I’m sending lots and lots of love to you, your family and the young shark boy! 😄

[@lifehappens6447]

@@MegMakesCrafts Thank you so much. I just wanted you to know, unknowingly, what a great thing you did with sharing this.

[@mayrahernandez1713]

just started watching this video and for the next hour i’m going to be making my bracelet while you show the others how to make yours :) thank you for uploading 💘

[@jenniferwagar9481]

First - I love when you are zoomed in so we can see the knots being made up close (I unfortunately have bad eyesight). I find this very helpful. Second, would love to see a Spider-Man pattern step by step like you did here for the shark bracelet. Your tutorial was so easy to follow and I haven’t learned how to read the alpha patterns yet. Just starting out. So thank you for your video :)

[@sophien4125]

Never did an alpha before let’s see how this goes :)

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Good luck! 🤗

[@s1rensooong]

how'd it turn out?

[@danikabellemare07]

That’s why I’m watching this!😂

[@mairawaheed3628]

I did my first alpha a few days ago and I messed it up so badly 💀

[@boyfriend3619]

@@mairawaheed3628 oof. ☠️

[@jojos_bizzare_adventure2781]

I've been scared to do an alpha bracelet for ages because all the other tutorials make it so complicated but this one was so easy to follow thank you

[@jojos_bizzare_adventure2781]

i just finished the bracelet! it turned out great its a little uneven because this is my first ever alpha tho

[@jgc02]

this is so helpful!! i couldn’t do alphas with any other tutorial omg you are the best

[@MegMakesCrafts]

jada c yay! 😁 That’s so exciting! I love all the patterns you can do with alphas.

[@gabbycorona9868]

38:12 i prefer you to be zoomed in .so I can count the dots but it works great both ways 😊😁

[@MegMakesCrafts]

gabby corona good to know! I never know if people want to see what I’m doing when I say it or just listen to what I’m doing and see the pattern!

[@olive1273]

This was the most helpful video I could find so thank you!

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Olive Cuadrado yay! I’m so glad it helped you! 🤗

[@shaneilstevenson4074]

you lowkey made my confidence go up for the first time in forever, im finna do this bracelet

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Shaneil Stevenson YES! You got this! 💪🏻

[@Luvtay13]

I did it really well even though it was my first alpha thank you so much for your shark tutorial Please do more

[@evad5550]

I’m very thankful for this because people NEVER do alphas where it’s a specific pattern. So thank you 😊

[@scarlett_uhhhmm]

I love your voice! You sound like such a kind lighthearted person! But anyways, I asked my mom to get me some thread so I’ll definitely be subscribing and using this tutorial!

[@violetviverson8340]

Sometimes soon I’m going to make this for my sister. Sharks are one of her favorite animals! Thanks for the tutorial

[@lifehappens6447]

Thank you! My little cousin loves sharks! I have to get the stuff, but am going to make this for him this week and surprise him with it this weekend! Thank you!!

[@Sabrina-mq7ub]

Just started this bracelet, so excited to see how it turns out!!! You should totally do more Alpha patterns I would love that!!!!

[@kay_fong]

This tutorial is my favorite :) And answering to your question: My favorite marine animals are sharks and fish :) "Fish are friends. Not Food" ;) Annnnnnnd what inspired me to do this alpha bracelet is JAWS :) I've started watching Jaws 2. :)

[@oliviaplamondon5333]

omg this pattern is so cute!! when I tried this my rows were like: ~~~~~~

[@susanbailey1049]

Thank you sooooo much, I am new to alphas and am working on reading the actual graph pattern things. This was so helpful and I learned a lot. Maybe you could do an alpha bracelet with orcas in it for a video tutorial. Thanks again!!!

[@paytonjankowski4298]

Thank you so much! I have been looking for a straightforward/detailed add in string and this was perfect.

[@sugaandspice5014]

Thank you so much! This is an absolutely adorable pattern and you explain it so well. I have never been great at alpha bracelets, only normal patterns. This not only helped me with this specific pattern but also the adding of colors, as that is what always confused and bothered me. (and Im now your thousandth subscriber! ^^)

[@MegMakesCrafts]

candyflosss yay! I’m so happy this helped you and thank you for helping me reach my 1000 subs goal!!! 💚💚💚

[@cheyennealexis]

I’m getting bored of regular patterns even though I’m kinda a beginner still. Might try this, this seems super easy to follow

[@cheyennealexis]

I’m so sad I don’t have grey or white but atleast I have colors similar

[@gamerk3937]

OMG THIS WAS MUCH MORE HELP FULL THAN ANY OTHER TUTORIAL IVE SEEN THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@maura6598]

i think i might do this as my very first alpha! it’s sooo cute!! edit: i have the strings ready to be cut

[@danikabellemare07]

This video is amazing because I feel like other video are a little to fast for me because my brain can’t process it like that but this video is amazing you take it really slow so I can understand!

[@ohmymarbles]

How do you not have more subscribers?? Your content is amazing! I love your intro xD

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Cxtastrøphicc awe 😊 thank you! I appreciate that so much and I’m glad you like my content!

[@ohmymarbles]

@@MegMakesCrafts Aww thanks for replying! Your welcome!

[@gracelavender]

I am so excited to make this thank you Megan love your videos

[@micho1774]

so cute shark🦈💗

[@carlyeniccum1035]

This is SOO cute! I've never done an alpha before but I may just have this be my first!! 😊😀

[@eva-eh8bn]

I appreciate this video so much ! Can’t wait to do this bracelet. Those sharks are just so cute🥺 thank you for filming such an amazing and helpful video!💕 If I could I would give it 10 Thumbs up

[@shafwansabri5275]

you teach so good thankyou so much❤️

[@peachmik147]

Hello! I've never made an alpha EVER I just started making bracelets! I'm trying to make some bracelets for my uncle but… don't know what to do! But I'll try to do this! I'm only 10! And it is kinda hard to have pressure on making bracelets in a period of time! I also have to make one for my other uncle but… I'm soooo stressed about it that I haven't even started! But it will really help if somebody reads my comment, reply to me with encouraging messeges! It will encourage me to start! Btw I subscribed!!!❤️😂

[@ciaravellozzi8131]

Hey I finished one shark but for my next one everything is flipped so I have to the opposite of your pattern can you give any advice to help with that? Btw I love your tutorials

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Ciara Vellozzi oh yay, I’m glad you enjoy the tutorials! 😊💜 As far as flipping your next shark... I personally find it easier to read off of my first pass of a pattern, especially when flipping it. I find it easier to keep my place on but also to see where you are when you’re looking at them side by side. Otherwise, my main advice is read the pattern twice and knot it once 😂 sometimes it’s easy to get the lines mixed up when you’re reading it backwards and nobody likes undoing all those knots! Haha!

[@ciaravellozzi8131]

Megan Morris yea for some reason it flipped by itself without me even trying 😂 thank you so much for your feedback

[@andreabessman7531]

am excited to try this

[@chamm8749]

You have the best voice!

[@giuseppeesposito6925]

OMG GIRL THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@mayaandlola7850]

i have one question, when you add in a new string, do you have to tape it on the left side, or can you do it on the right side? i was a bit confused when you were making a forward knot when you the row was a backward knot. also it WAS when you added the black string.

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Maya Papaya and Lola Co-cola you can secure your string down to whichever side is more comfortable for you! Because it was just one knot I just secured down and knotted whichever way the string wanted to cooperate most, in hind-sight it may have been easier for others to follow if I hadn’t have done that.

[@maerhea92]

Maybe you can help me! I am following your tutorial and your bracelet looks wider than mine and flatter than mine. I done exactly as you did taping everything down. I have 10 gray base strings, and am using yellow as my knotting color. Am i possibly just pulling my string too tight? Or done it come done to the type of string you use? I am currently using friendship string kit from hobby lobby that has a twisted pattern, and just basic embroidery floss from walmart.

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Hmmm.... it could be both of those things honestly. Have you tried tying a little looser and seeing what happens?If you are tying quite tight you may be pinching some of your knots causing your image to ‘pop out’ or it could cause the actual bracelet to curve a bit. Also, I could be wrong but it sounds like you’re using craft string AND embroidery floss? If this is the case this could be making the difference in both the width and the flatness of your bracelet as well. One is likely slightly bulkier than the other which seems like a small thing but can be huge over the course of a few rows.

[@maerhea92]

Okay. Thank you, I'm going to try different string. Can i ask what kind or brand string you use?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

I prefer to embroidery floss but some people like craft thread just be sure to use only one type in a bracelet 👍🏻

[@emilycote3854]

Megan Sullivan I recommend the brand DMC thread which is sold online, at craft stores and in walmart

[@Jay_lovescats]

Very helpful thank you! What do you use to edit your videos and make your thumbnails?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Acadia Keizer I use a program called Filmora to edit my videos. It’s pretty basic but I’m not a super editor so it’s easy and works for me. I use photoshop for my thumbnails as I use PS for other things and already have it. You could totally use a free photo editing program like GIMP to do everything I do for my thumbnails though.

[@Jay_lovescats]

Thank you!

[@amatirdalamhidup79]

Thank youu, your video really helpful 😊💕

[@lmapiercey3784]

Are you able to do an orca by any chance or only shark?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

I already have an orca pattern set aside I’ve been waiting to use so it could definitely be done! Orcas are my favourite so that can definitely be put into action!

[@asmaboumaaza7211]

please do the could bracelet #1654

[@inescorreia7812]

Hi👋 I'm sorry, I didn't understood, how long does the pink string has to be?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Inês Correia you can add more and more of your pink in by treating it like another colour change, so cut it however long you’re comfortable knotting with! 😊

[@inescorreia7812]

@@MegMakesCrafts Tysm❤️

[@taniabernal8087]

What were the measurements you used to make this? I want to make an alpha bracelet but just not sure

[@MegMakesCrafts]

My base strings were an arms length which was longer than they needed to be but I was knotting with them so I wanted to be be safe. The white I think I cut the same. Black you really don’t need much as you’re only making one knot per shark with it. The pink I used nearly a whole skein if I remember correctly.

[@taniabernal8087]

@@MegMakesCrafts thank you so much! This was so helpful

[@emilyelia3586]

hi i've been trying alpha bracelets and so far i've made a couple but on my most recent bracelet, half way through the bracelet the pattern/texture changed and I genuinely have no idea how or why it just happened on a random line and i didn't even start adding new strings in. I realized and tried to fix it but it didn't work and i decided to try to finish it and see what i did wrong but it never changed to the original texture. If this helps: the back looks the same as the front of the top of my bracelet. I'm using the same type of string for all of my strings and the bottom texture is just really lumpy. The top just looks so much better than the bottom and my other bracelets looked like my bottom texture and i want to figure out what i'm doing wrong for future bracelets. Sorry if that didn't make sense I don't know how to explain my problem

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Well, if the back of your bracelet looks the same as the front of the top of your bracelet AND the texture has changed... it sounds to me as if you may be knotting ‘upside down’. Without pictures I can only guess, but it sounds like something I used to do when I started. I made all my knots as forward knots which would cause anything that’s supposed to be a backwards knot to be upside down, making half of my bracelet a different look and texture. This sounds like you may be switching part way through, perhaps mixing the knot types and effectively knotting ‘upside down’. If that is the case it becomes a preference thing, some people just knot like that and don’t consider it upside down at all!

[@emilyelia3586]

@@MegMakesCrafts do you have anywhere i can send you pictures because i do switch my types of knots and i want to know how to fix whatever i'm doing wrong.

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Emily Elia do you have Instagram? You can message me pictures I’m megmakescrafts there!

[@emilyelia3586]

@@MegMakesCrafts i just dmed you my user is the_emily_elia

[@radhapatelmacrameart2874]

Nice..

[@squid296]

My background colour finished right as i finished my second shark- is it possible to add the same colour in like you did with the black?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Squid 29 it sure is! You just anchor down your string (tape it to the table) and push the old string out and carry on with the new one! I would suggest if you’re able to, to try and do it at least one or two knots before an edge so the ridges on the side don’t get interrupted 😉

[@tabs4755]

Thanks for this I subbed

[@candiequintana8345]

I messed up on the. Second to last row of white I put 4 knots instead of 3

[@jk-fx4bf]

Thinks ❤❤❤

[@jojos_bizzare_adventure2781]

do the base strings have to be gray or can i just add a gray one in?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

You can totally just add a gray one in!

[@volleyballgirl24274]

do you have a shop for your bracelets? I would love to buy this shark one.

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Unfortunately, I no longer sell bracelets you may be able to take the pattern number to someone that does custom orders though!

[@siouxie333]

omg so cute! I'll try it

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Good Luck! 😊 I hope it turns out!

[@alexislovett670]

Megan is it ok that I did my base strings the pink color?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Alexis Lovett technically yes, you can technically have your base strings any colour.

[@alexislovett670]

@@MegMakesCrafts ok Tysm!

[@alondrasandoval4421]

cuanto deben de medir los hilos?

[@rawanror8416]

Is it the same method to make carpet?

[@MegMakesCrafts]

rawan ror I mean you could but it would take a long time. Generally, mats are woven on a loom. Alternately, latch-hook also creates a shaggy carpet-like piece.

[@sarailopez7103]

Hey did u fold the gray strings or each string is one cut

[@MegMakesCrafts]

This particular time around I did straight cut strings. You could, of course, fold your strings if you wanted a loop to start! If you are just starting alpha patterns though, I would recommend trying to keep your strings as flat as possible off the hop to help keep your lines straight!

[@pascaleclerc6703]

Bonjour combien de cm de fils svp ?

[@halcyon3685]

1 shark literally takes about an hour, how do y’all have the time and patience 😭

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Practise will make you quicker! Just keep at it! Put a movie or music or something on in the background!

[@cassm4129]

guys i’m gonna try this... i’m just the most nervous

[@imtired7682]

Tape doesn't work

[@MegMakesCrafts]

I used to have lots of trouble with tape too! I’ve found I need to use a name brand and put one piece sticky side up and then lay my strings down on it and tape over them all otherwise the string just all pull out. I use tape all the time now! 🙂

[@matildeferreira7058]

É lindo mas sou brasileira Ñ entendo sua língua ,porque vc ñ mostra o gráfico, pra gente tentar éntender um pouco ,vc teria mais curtida

[@matildeferreira7058]

Legal amei com o gráfico eu vou tentar

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Obrigado pelo seu feedback! Eu não falo seu idioma, então desculpe-me, se esta tradução não for ótima, estou usando o google. Vou tentar mostrar mais os gráficos em vídeos futuros!

[@meineumann4614]

zoom in is better

[@graceblatt3278]

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