Designing a DNA-Inspired Bracelet
Today we’re experimenting with a new pattern inspired by #28776 from friendship-bracelets.net. Instead of just following the original, I wanted to see what would happen if I left four squares in the middle and created a zigzag DNA-style spiral running down the bracelet.
It’s still a 12-string bracelet, but with two strings swapped into different colors to create that spiraling “double helix” effect. Think red + blue on a neutral background (I went with gray this time). The result? A bold, balanced, and super interesting design.
✨ Key Points:
Inspired by: Pattern #28776
New Variation: 12-string “DNA spiral” with colored overlaps
Difficulty: Intermediate (requires direction-changing knots)
Background: Neutral gray (but easy to swap for contrast)
Future ideas: larger diamonds in the center, alternative spacing versions
This is one of those patterns that sparks a ton of new ideas—can’t wait to knot it up and show you the results in the next video!
🙌 Huge thanks to my YouTube Members for keeping this channel going. Your support lets me experiment with new floss, test out designs, and share tutorials with the community. Couldn’t do this without you!
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💬 Would you try this DNA-style design in two bold colors, or mix in a rainbow twist?
And here is my pattern. Click it to get the PDF in higher resolution.
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Hey everyone, it’s Kevin (aka AWOL), and I’m back with a super chill bracelet tutorial that’s perfect for anyone wanting to dip their toes into zigzag knots. 🎉
This pattern came from me just messing around after spotting something similar — and it kind of spiraled from there. I don’t have a pattern number for it, but don’t worry: you can grab the full pattern from my site 👉 akaawol.com
🔷 What makes this bracelet great?
Easy repeating pattern (hello, muscle memory!)
Looks like a DNA strand 🧬
Fantastic for practicing zigzag knots without stress
Ideal for longer pieces like anklets or even a ukulele strap (if you’re brave enough)
🧵 Materials:
Red + blue and gray threads (note: red and blue they get used up faster!)
Patience… kind of. Honestly, it’s super intuitive once you get going.
⚡ Pro Tips:
You only zigzag at the corners – the rest is straightforward knots
Watch your thread lengths if you’re planning a longer piece
Clicker counters exist for a reason… just saying 😂
💡 Inspired? Show off your version in our Discord or tag me on Instagram. And HUGE thanks to my YouTube Members who help make this experimentation and content creation possible! You’re the real MVPs.
