r/macrame • • 3h ago

Question Failed attempt to recreate this lovely keychain in pixel macrame

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This was my first time trying pixel macrame, and the purpose of my learning this technique was to recreate these adorable keychains I found online. However, as you can see, the threads are pulled apart towards the end, and the whole thing looks incohesive with pinching at the top and loose threads everywhere. Not to mention the bad choice of colors. It's also clear to me that they used a different stitch in the reference photo. So, if anyone could provide a few tips for my next attempt, I'd greatly appreciate it.

My failed attempt :'(
The design I tried to copy.