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I'm making two alpha bracelets for my friend. And i know how to make the actual pattern. But I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO CLOSE IT!!! I read several thing- but it says stuff like "Make a loop" or "start it as normal" But HOW do you do that? I usually just get the strings and don't tie them togetehr- cause NO ONE shows how.

Also- Does anyone know how to put a use a Claw hook and Jump ring to close the bracelet? I tried to improvise but it didn't work.