Choose the structure
This is a two-color Alpha substitution chart. The background comes from a leading strand; the motif comes from the base strands.
BEADWORK & BRACELETS / YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Friendship bracelet pattern maker
Turn a motif into a two-color Alpha knot chart with base-strand planning and forward/backward knot instructions.
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Row 1 is at the top. F/B marks are complete knots, each made of two half-hitches.
Edit a position / replace a color
PDF includes construction notes, color key, numbered placement tiles and working-order rows. Save JSON for editing. PNG/PDF are reference exports.
Working-order word chart
| Symbol | Code | Color | Knots | With spares |
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BEADWORK & BRACELETS / MAKE WITH A PLAN
One complete knot. A pattern to follow.
This is a two-color Alpha substitution chart. The background comes from a leading strand; the motif comes from the base strands.
One complete knot
Each cell is a double half-hitch knot. F means forward; B means backward. The word chart names the working strand.
Two strand roles
Use one motif-color base strand per column, plus a long background strand. The knotting direction reverses each row.
From chart to supplies
Count complete knots by color, not floss length. Keep the editable JSON, then export a PDF, PNG, word chart or CSV.
How to use this tool
Refine the motif
Set your own color codes, then draw or convert an image. Use numbered symbols, coordinate edits and row highlighting to check the design.
Follow the working order
Read the construction notes and word chart. Measure a sample before relying on size estimates; add your own finishing and closure allowances.
Current chart construction and pickup notes
Frequently asked questions
Is this a normal diagonal bracelet generator?
No. It creates two-color Alpha patterns worked across base strands. Diagonal normal patterns, multicolor Alpha joins and straight-edge FB/BF variants are not supported.
Why do motif knots use the opposite direction?
For a motif cell, the base strand knots around the leading strand. On a left-to-right row this is a backward knot; on a right-to-left row it is a forward knot. Background cells use the leading strand instead.
Are these official brand color codes?
No. The starter colors are illustrative. Enter your own code, name and hex reference for each color. Screen matching is approximate; confirm your beads or thread against a physical sample.
Does the size estimate include finishing?
No. It uses the horizontal and vertical pitch you enter. Thread tension, bead variation, clasps, ties and edge treatments are separate. For cuffs, the unwrapped path is not a guaranteed inside wrist measurement.
Can I reopen the exported files?
JSON preserves the editable chart. PNG, PDF, CSV and word charts are exports, not project files. Your browser draft is local to this device; save JSON before clearing browser data.