Color Planning for Pattern #3600 – Breaking Down a Weirdly Cool Arrowhead Bracelet
Welcome back! Today I’m taking a deep dive into pattern #3600 from friendship-bracelets.net – a quirky little arrowhead-inspired design that threw me for a loop with its unusual string layout. We’re doing things a bit differently: no pattern-following, just puzzle-solving and color testing from scratch.
Watch as I explore:
- How to decode the structure just from the design
- Strategies for selecting and placing colors (I’m going for a 4-shade blue fade)
- Why color order really matters
- How mirroring and symmetry simplify the process
⚡️Spoiler: Even the lightest colors can have a dramatic impact when they land just right.
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👉 Pattern #3600: https://friendship-bracelets.net/pattern.php?id=3600
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 we’re diving into the actual making of that tricky arrowhead-like bracelet from earlier! This one tested my patience at the start, but once I cracked the “comes in 3, out 1” rhythm, things finally started to click.
In this video, you’ll see:
🔹 How I handled the unpredictable middle section
🔹 Tips for managing the zigzags and tightening the structure
🔹 The logic behind my color fade – darkest in the center, lightest at the edges
🔹 How I accidentally (but happily!) ended with nearly perfect string lengths 😲
This bracelet is an intermediate-level challenge that could stump beginners – but it’s also incredibly rewarding if you trust the process. The color decisions alone change everything about how this looks. So if you’re looking for something bold, clever, and satisfying? This might be your next project.
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