Can We Flip THIS Bracelet Too? Testing the Inward Arrow Design Again
After the last bracelet experiment turned out so well, I had to try the same idea again.
Previously we flipped a pattern so the arrows pointed toward the center, and it created an amazing X-shaped focal point that looked even better than the original design. So today we’re asking the obvious question:
Can we do it again with another bracelet pattern?
In this video, I rebuild the pattern starting from the center outward, planning the design so the darkest string forms a bold X in the middle. From there we work outward using a three-color palette—dark, medium, and light—to see how the pattern develops.
A few things we experiment with in this design process:
• Rotating the pattern to change the direction
• Starting from the center instead of the edge
• Using symmetry to design only half and mirror the rest
• Adjusting string paths to keep the pattern balanced
The center X shape looks fantastic, but I’m still undecided about the color order (medium → light → dark). It might stay, or I might swap the light and medium strings before making the actual bracelet.
Either way, the real test will come when we tie the bracelet for real.
I’ll be back Monday with the finished bracelet so we can see if this inward-facing version actually improves the pattern like it did last time.
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Today we’re revisiting friendship bracelet Pattern 67, but with a twist.
Instead of letting the arrows point away from the center like the original pattern, we flip the design so the arrows point inward—similar to what we tried with the previous bracelet experiment.
And honestly… it turned out really cool.
By directing the arrows toward the middle, the bracelet creates a long, bold X-shaped centerpiece that stands out much more than the original version. The color layout also helps emphasize that focal point:
• Light color on the outer edges
• Medium color moving inward
• Dark color at the center
This gradient toward the middle helps the center really pop and makes the design feel more balanced.
The bracelet took about an hour to make, which is pretty typical for this size and pattern complexity. It sits somewhere between beginner and intermediate—there are a few zigzags involved, but nothing too overwhelming if you’re comfortable with the basics.
One thing I noticed while making this one: the light strings ended up a little shorter than expected. They were still long enough to finish the bracelet and make tassels, but if you’re someone who likes cutting strings very close to the required length, that’s something to keep in mind.
Personally, I’d rather waste a little string than risk running out before finishing a bracelet.
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If you try this pattern yourself or experiment with different colors, feel free to share it with the community on Discord—I’d love to see what you come up with.
And now the big question:
Do you prefer arrow patterns pointing inward or outward?
Let me know in the comments!
