HOW TO MAKE BETTER ALPHAS [CC] || Friendship Bracelets

[@MegMakesCrafts]

Your alphas really have come so far from that first alpha tutorial video! This looks fabulous! 🤗 A couple more notes to add on to your great points: For the flat alpha technique, if you want to be successful with it you REALLY have to knot loose. If anyone reading is struggling with it- loosen your knotting. The colours peak through way less. For the bunching or pinching of your work when changing colours- I find if you pull your new string in and do the first half of the knot and then plant your finger on the fabric of your bracelet and use your other hand to pull the base string out from pattern a bit you can achieve a nice level of tension in the back of the bracelet. Then keep a finger on the edge of your bracelet when you’re ready to tighten the second half and it will help prevent your knot from wanting to join with its last one on the other side of your work! Then you don’t have to stop and cut strings! 😉 I would still recommend not carrying a string from one side of a bracelet to the other if there’s a lot of colour changes. You may get a ‘pillowing effect’ where all that extra string on the back makes your bracelet balloon out in the middle to accommodate for it. Your fabric may be flat but if you look at it side profile you can see the entire thing will arch to accommodate for all that stuffing underneath even if your colour changes are on point!

[@rowanellis6308]

Your point to loosen knots makes so much sense. I've been really struggling with the colors poking out and I'm definitely going to try to knot looser and see if it helps. Thank you so much!

[@allisonkoch6848]

loosening my knots helped my alphas so much and i never even considered that! thank you so much. i'm working on starting a small business for my bracelets and ur channel helps so so much

[@zuzannawlodarczyk6982]

This is gonna help me so much! I’ve been trying to improve my alphas and this video will help me! Thank you!!!!

[@MashaKnots]

Happy to help!

[@alaynalynne971]

OMG FIRST PERSON I HACE EVER MEY WITH THE SAME LAST NAME AS ME !!!!!

[@zuzannawlodarczyk6982]

@@alaynalynne971 ahhhh hello!!

[@evad5550]

I don’t care if I’m on 4%, I’m watching masha’s new video

[@meli-cruz]

four percent squad!

[@FuchiBooBoo]

Hahaha. "Mussst, keeep, watchingg!"

[@littlehowler5675]

Yay!! A tutorial for alphas! It says I’m first but might not be 🤷‍♀️ Thank you for posting Masha!!!

[@ivonnemartinez4196]

Very pretty

[@s4rm4le]

Luffy is so good. I want to do this pattern too! And your alpha looks so good, thank you for the tips!

[@anashapiro4364]

Dear Masha (Maria), Your tutorials and tips are so clear and easy to understand and carefully though out and explained. You are amazing. Thank you for teaching me all about bracelets and bringing joy to my life and to the lives of all the people I give the bracelets to! Keep going!

[@blossom5947]

It's my second year of making bracelets but I'm great at alphas as I started early. Your tutorial was so helpful as I am awful at beginnings and just sticking the bracelet to a table while I figure out my start sounds really smart! Thank you for your amazing tutorial!

[@koppytko1759]

I actually have a question that's been bothering me for a while. How do you switch colors on the edges?

[@dwi_7951]

I personnaly make the 1st half of the knot with the next color, then the previous color goes under, and i do the second half of the knot. You can also just put the previous color under directly idk if that changes the result much

[@mrs.stefonmeyers7156]

I was gonna ask this. I personally have trouble when the color changes Goes (example) NNNNNNW NNNNNNW On the first row at the end I will usually do the fb knot normally in W, but include the N color string inside the knot at the backward part of fb. Then, I do another fb, include the N in the forawrd part, and exclude it in the backward part. Then I make a backward knot with N, do the color change, and tuck W behind. Idk if what I said is understandable but it works for me.

[@haileyisHungry]

It’s also in Masha knots flat alpha technique video

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

Hey! I just made a tutorial on that too, the most recent upload on my channel! Basically you just knot over the old leading string, doing fb/bf knots 🙃

[@pranikaworld6673]

Already she made video on it

[@hannahsharp455]

Ahhh she’s posting again!!💖💖 we missed you Masha

[@MashaKnots]

More to come! And I missed you guys, too

[@kyleepeterson7369]

i can’t believe you just posted this!! i was just looking for help!

[@doodlethreadsofficial3323]

Woo! I’m so happy you made this omg I love the wall hanging! 💜

[@MashaKnots]

Yay! Thank you!

[@baileye2267]

Your alphas look absolutely perfect to me!! Also the pattern in the thumbnail had me SHOOK 💜

[@taylorcolonna457]

Different strings for the same color! Oh, yeah yeah! Thank you Miss Marcia Knotts! I am new to bracelet making. I have had that same problem when dragging the strings. I thought about doing multiple strings but I was nervous to deviate from the traditional instruction. So to hear you suggest this simple technique is so great because My bracelets are going to look much better and I am much more confident in my individual decision making while I'm creating because I respect your work so much and anonymously and across the pond we had the same idea. That is so cool. Thank you for these videos. Don't let them short change you girl! You're worth every single penny! Much love. Happy Knotting. #LiveLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt ☮♥️😊☯️

[@Aveilin]

I knew how to do alphas, but thanks to you i learned how to do straight edges and triangle endings

[@kaylabenson9836]

been waiting for this video, thank you masha

[@MashaKnots]

Hope you like it!

[@JumpingMagikarp]

The dragging string thing is new for me! Excited to add this to my alpha repitoire!

[@adiplodino7791]

I havent been into the groove of making bracelets lately. This video motivated me to start again!

[@kraftkrazy]

That pattern would make a really cute bookmark!! 🤩 This video was really helpful, thank you!

[@ellamaeturknett4863]

I love how I just finished and alpha and this video comes out. LOL

[@braceletsbya1335]

Love your videos! Your one of the people that inspired me to start making bracelets! Thank you

[@notemmanuel]

Oh to have known this when I made the Deku wallhanging 😭 Thank you so much Masha! You are our bracelet mom

[@pranikaworld6673]

I think strait edge techniques is clear in this video mashanin the older video i thought in the right end we should do forward backward and cintinue backward backward in the next row

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

aaah gorgeous! the rows are so straight 🤩 hopefully with practice my bracelets will look like this one!

[@potatospeedwagon3994]

In all honesty, I clicked on this video specifically because Luffy was in the thumbnail, but this is very informative!

[@MashaKnots]

Haha I’m glad you liked it anyway :D

[@watchgirl772]

I'm not good at any of the bracelets yet! But.. I just started learning from you, Marsha, a couple weeks ago.

[@lara8655]

yayy i am so happy you posted! so glad you feel better

[@jenkinshowl]

I should be sleeping but your videos are addicting xD I LOVE how you explain everything!!! All those little details that you give, the captions and your camera angle are very helpful

[@imogenlaw6869]

what would you recommend to keep the edges neat whilst swapping colours on the edges?

[@mrs.stefonmeyers7156]

I mostly clicked on the video for this... 😅

[@notemmanuel]

I usually just do the 'traditional' alpha technique and it turns out ok and not so difficult

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

Hey! I just made a tutorial on that too, the most recent upload on my channel! Basically you just knot over the old leading string, doing fb/bf knots 🙃

[@chloemawby4907]

Hey do you mind making a video of how to do a colour stitch if it’s on the edge (a switch if it’s going from one row to the next). Many people have tried to explain it but I can’t picture it and I learn more by seeing it and I haven’t seen any videos on how to do that. So if it’s possible could you do a small explanation or comment a link to a video of someone explaining how to do it please. I love your video btw it was very helpful 💜

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

Hey! I just made a tutorial on that too, the most recent upload on my channel! Basically you just knot over the old leading string, doing fb/bf knots 🙃

[@chloemawby4907]

@@sunshineandstrings8073 thank you so much you’re a life saver!!! 💜

[@U-knowstory]

Very Nice Work

[@kelseyfausz6766]

Oh my GOSH that wall hanging is AMAZING. You are so talented thank you for another video!!!!!

[@MashaKnots]

Thank you so much!

[@meYogii_]

Those alphas looks amazing!! Wow, well done!!

[@thatonenicecomment7312]

Im actually thinking of making a kakashi and obito wall hanging like the luffy one you made and im currently making it by watching this video of yours 😂 im glad i stumbled upon this so i can improve the once im making right now Thank you masha ❤

[@tamarariley3411]

Love this wall hanging

[@krencollective8675]

These are such a great gift! 😍

[@anaellesavard4847]

I needed thisssss Now the lights are green wow! I have a question regarding my alphas. Is there a way to not make your alphas get stretched out?? I made a kiwi and it ended up do long...i guess its because my knots are longer the wide. Is there a way to fix this? Im scared to loosen up my knots in case it gets even more stretched out Thanks for any help

[@karinfox3216]

Yes I have this problem too. I got recommended to use double base strings to make the knots more square. Idk if it helps I haven't got a chance to try but I'll let you know.

[@margauxmls3001]

I had this problem, actually loosening your knots won't make it more stretched out (I don't have the english skills needed to explain you why but it's true). To have more square alphas, I loosened my knots and started pushing every row with a ruler like masha explained

[@anaellesavard4847]

@@margauxmls3001 ok thanks ill try it out!

[@melancholyskyes]

Yay I’m really early. I’ve been getting into making alphas and wall-hangings lately so i’ve been looking forward to this video since you mentioned it on Instagram. Thank you so muchhhh❤️❤️❤️

[@MashaKnots]

Hope you enjoy!

[@melancholyskyes]

@@MashaKnots yes! this helped so much. i’m currently working on my first wall-hanging and this addressed a lot of my issues. thank you!

[@kuraiandkawaii6809]

I'm so happy your uploading again!!😍😍😍

[@2coolforyou197]

I need to know what color that blue is in the anime thing!

[@jenniclarke2334]

Your lines are so beautiful and crisp. And the piece is so stiff and beautiful, how????

[@noellekineippe1198]

I'm so happy to have subtitles now ...

[@uniwolfgamer1094]

Do you have any tips on how to make sure the pattern doesn't stretch but still keep knots somewhat loose? I have some problems with my current pattern looking too stretched compared to what it is supposed to look like.

[@oliviawaters7815]

I have trouble with this too! The same amount of knots across is shorter than the same amount of rows down, so it looks stretched downward

[@braceletsbyangels1030]

I’ve watched this video so many times because I always forget everything that I learn.

[@frosty9750]

Same here :D

[@mariamolina5451]

Hola!!! Me encantan tienes el tutorial de scar? Gracias 😊😊

[@jhulspangilinan452]

what is the number of that pattern in braceletbook pls😭 and what colors of thread to use

[@ceciliasjogren9798]

When you say to make the knot looser is it the second knot you mean then? That you not should pull that as tight? Thanks for great tutorials!!

[@hannahread3775]

Thanks so much mash’s really helped in my latest project

[@Mona-tt8gu]

Glad i found your channel!

[@tajalkhatib9567]

What are some embroidery floss the you recommend. I think your alphas are amazing ❤🥰

[@danielleraymundo3117]

I thought I was the only one using different strings when they are far apart 😅 Good to know that, that isn't weird and it actually helps to make the edges more straight

[@isabelgroenintwout]

OMG thanks I needed this

[@akaikeshi1906]

I came looking for the straight alphas video and this was on my recommendations. Nice yt

[@bearrrrr3956]

can you do a tutorial for the Luffy alpha you did?

[@danielleraymundo3117]

My biggest problem is really how to make my wall hanging edges straight. I've been trying to do different methods to see which is effective but nothing works, and I actually think it's because of the threads that I'm using. It's so similar but I feel like the other is a little bit thicker that the rest since I have 2 different brands. That's why I'm trying to just stick to one brand and hope that works. I actually haven't tried the ruler thing yet so I think that might work. This video is really helpful and I actually use most of the on my alphas 😍

[@tijagostisa3933]

Love those tips they are helpful. Love you💙💙💙

[@mythical_vally]

hey masha love ur bracelets also where did u get the teal/aqau string that u used for this wall hanging

[@maddiemolina]

omg tysm i j bought a ton of string and needed inspo

[@barbiebreen]

YAY I'm so excited to get my name on your screen hahahaha

[@lulurodriguez2286]

Love your works! I was just wondering how long the lead string and base strings are? xoxo

[@charvikatha3322]

I'm watching this only an hour after masha posted this video and there is already 65 comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kamikazekake1128]

When you have a color switch right on the edge how do you keep from the string that you switched from poking out of the side?

[@MashaKnots]

Don't thread the previous colour through the knot as you do in the flat alpha technique, just put it back. It's not perfect but it works

[@knot.offended44]

Are you doing the 24 hr challenge? Love this video! Super helpful!!

[@imtired7682]

You're perfect with your timing, I actually thought about making an alfa for my crush but I'm awful

[@shannemacramecreationss.m.4370]

Hola que tipo de hilo es!!! Estan muy lindo tu trabajó, felicidades

[@sportsbender1501]

Omg where did you find that pattern?? It's AWESOME!

[@queenwhite4831]

I clip on my work in a 45 degree angle (and rotate it 90 degrees for each row), because my knotting is neater if my brain thinks I'm making a normal bracelet 🤣

[@dianaivovic9390]

Do you have any tips on what to do to keep the edges straight when there’s a lot of color switching? When I switch a color at the edge the previous color seems to hang there awkwardly and peeks through a bit after moving on the the next color.

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

Hey! I just made a tutorial on that too, the most recent upload on my channel! Basically you just knot over the old leading string, doing fb/bf knots 🙃

[@dianaivovic9390]

@@sunshineandstrings8073 omg tysm! That was really helpful

[@sunshineandstrings8073]

@@dianaivovic9390 yay so glad!

[@layanhnaineh4452]

I love you so much and ur videos are very helpful and nice 💓 💗

[@MsAnotherCrazyfan]

Thank you! Nice tips!!

[@kilderherrera7997]

Te quedó genial !😮 100% amazing

[@stationerystudies9917]

Hess thank you, I want to make alphas, but my technique isn't super good..... I appreciate all the tips here. Thank you! (I know I'm late, but also, congrats on you 100k! I know you reached it earlier, but I don't think I congratulated you yet :)

[@elliothill9511]

are you abe to use yarn instead of embroidery floss bc i dont have much yet

[@kaylasmith4538]

Where did you get your background string for this wall hanging? Because I see you have a lot of it.

[@anemonart]

Woow! Beautiful !♥

[@heatherhill9713]

hi! i love your vids so so so much

[@eliwood7282]

I’m struggling to find info on how to switch colors between rows. If you end one row with green, but the next row starts with purple, how do I tuck strings in if I’m using straight alpha and flat alpha techniques?

[@norabloss6630]

Early love your vids Masha! 😊

[@every1iknowhasgone2waste]

I HAVENT SEEN YOU IN FOREVER HI

[@Lindy-nw9rd]

do you have a pattern on how to make this design? it's so cute!!

[@RowanWiccae]

okay I find this hilarious, not because of the character being made here (although it does look awesome) but the ironic fact that I am literally looking for a basic stripe pattern bracelet so I can make a replica of Portgas D. Ace's white and red stripe bracelet (Ace, from One Piece, LOL) Just, funny finding this wall hanging example for this style of pattern I'm looking for got me giggling.

[@kemiawokoya9820]

Can you use alpha as Crochet patterns

[@hendnaged8233]

Sometimes I have to change strings in the last knot whether it's from the right side or the left one, and then it comes out bumpy because of the string. How di I fix that? Thanks in advance ❤️

[@vegzet2066]

You know that you spent too much Time and money on bracelets when you already found these out of pure experience-

[@reneeleeanne4902]

how do you keep the edges of wallhangings straight on larger and wider ones?

[@karinfox3216]

I'm working on a wall hanging of ash from banana fish and I'm going to start one for Yuri from Yuri on ice soon. Hope these tips help me a Lil!

[@kissesshow]

this is cool. What kind of string did you use? (If you don't mind me asking.)

[@MashaKnots]

Cotton embroidery floss!

[@kissesshow]

@@MashaKnots thank you

[@Arleon2107]

One thing I don't understand yet, how do I do the straight edge technique if the next row starts with a different color? Could someone explain that to me?

[@christelvandewalle311]

Can you make a wall hanging collection video?😄 i love that wall hanging btw😜

[@MashaKnots]

I only have three haha, wouldn't be much of a video haha. But maybe someday!

[@ceramicfrog1]

The bracelet 𝖖𝖚𝖊𝖊𝖓 strikes again! yess thanks for the video ❤︎ ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

[@dani-xw3lc]

Yay new video 😁😁😁

[@shaneaudrey1873]

Hello, what kind of chord did you use?

[@PakshetPak]

Hello. I am originally a crocheter and I also sell stuffs that I make. I'm just new to these and I am amazed by how it look. If you guys may, can you send me a link to some videos where I can learn 'cause this is my first time and I tangled lots of threads from doing flat alpha. Thankyou ❤❤❤

[@MashaKnots]

Hello fellow crafter! Definitely don’t start with an alpha if you’re new to bracelet making haha. Maybe try a chevron instead? It’s my most popular tutorial so should be easy to find :)

[@PakshetPak]

@@MashaKnots Thank you so much, I appreciate that. Your videos are easy to follow, create and inspire more people to do crafts 💕

[@shorouqmohamed6756]

thank you 😊

[@jenniclarke2334]

For the one piece wall hanging, what dmc colors did you use?

[@MashaKnots]

I have no clue, sorry! I didn't use DMC. I used a Russian brand GAMMA

[@BlueMochi9]

can you please explain what a "forward-backward knot" is?

[@MashaKnots]

Check out my basic knots video :)

[@plogtato2026]

trying to find motivation to continue my alphas is really hard 😂 but I'll try my best!

[@MashaKnots]

Good luck!

[@nanasuryana6774]

How long is the base thread?

[@HarrisonAFrazie]

I’m curious but would anyone know the diameter of yarn and length of yarn I would need to make an alpha tapestry?

[@AmritKatha07]

Yay thank you so much for this. This will help me so much! Love you❤️❤️