Reworking Pattern #46 | A Classic Chevron with a Twist!

Today we’re taking a fresh look at pattern #46 from friendship-bracelets.net — but with a twist! 🔀

While this design starts out with familiar chevrons, it’s loaded with zigzags that make it a bit more intense than it first appears. I decided to flip and rotate the pattern to create something that flows both directions — giving it a more dynamic and complete look.

🎨 In this video:

• Pattern setup and color mapping (using GIMP)
• Tips on tackling complex zigzag patterns
• Symmetry tricks for rotating and flipping patterns
• Why GIMP helps me visualize before I tie the first knot
• Full walkthrough of building a mirrored layout from one corner

🧵 Strings used: 4 colors, 16 strings total
🧩 Pattern: #46 from friendship-bracelets.net

The color palette closely matches the original, with a deep brown center that gives way to reds, oranges, and a light off-white. The final design flows beautifully, and while it’s not exactly beginner-easy, it’s definitely manageable with a bit of focus.

🎥 Want to see how I flipped the script on this pattern? Stick around for the full build!

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Pattern #46 from friendship-bracelets.net looked like a breeze — classic chevrons, clean lines, nothing wild… right? 😅

Well, mostly. Once I decided to flip the pattern at the midpoint to create a mirrored design, things got a lot more challenging. That center section? Full of zigzags and weird symmetry that definitely tested my patience. But in the end, the whole bracelet came together in just under 2 hours — and I’m honestly surprised by how good it looks.

✨ In this video:

• Real-time bracelet making using pattern #46
• A mid-pattern flip that changes everything
• My GIMP trick for marking rows (when it gets dicey)
• Why upward chevrons were easier than downward ones 🤔
• Tips for working faster, especially with tangles and zigzags

📐 Pattern: #46 from friendship-bracelets.net
🧵 Color theme: Earthy tones with dark brown, red, orange, and cream
⏱ Time: 1 hour and 48 minutes start to finish

This one turned out to be more intermediate-to-advanced — not necessarily from complexity, but from the added challenge of flipping direction mid-bracelet. Still, it’s totally doable with the right tools and a bit of planning.

Big thanks to my YouTube Members! Your support helps keep the videos coming — and helps me replace string, tools, and eventually, the computer itself.

🔁 Want the unflipped version? Try the original pattern as-is for a more straightforward experience.