I Took Pattern #647… and Gave It a BIG Diamond Glow-Up!

Today we’re playing with Pattern #647 from friendship-bracelets.net and giving it a total makeover! 👀

It’s originally listed as a 6-color friendship bracelet pattern… but surprise — it really only uses FOUR colors in each section. So of course… we had to experiment. 😏

In this video, I:

• Rotate and rework the pattern layout
• Expand the tiny repeating diamond into a bold center diamond 💎
• Reassign all the colors (because we can!)
• Discover an extra unused string and turn it into a design feature
• Break down how to track string paths to solve “what color ends up where?”

This remix adds:
✔ 7 rows of dot accents in the center
✔ Zigzags that will absolutely test your tension control
✔ A bold color fade with a darker center pop
✔ Clean mirrored symmetry

This one is going to be FUN to knot — and yes… keeping tension consistent through those zigzags will be the real challenge 😅

Huge thank you to my YouTube Members who help fuel the string stash and make these experiments possible. You’re the best. ❤️

💬 Let’s Chat

Would YOU keep the gray accent string? Or swap it for something bold?
Tell me in the comments!

If you make your own remix of Pattern 647, share it in Discord — I love seeing your works in progress and color experiments.

If you like this pattern and would like to support my work >>>

Today we’re making Pattern 647 from friendship-bracelets.net — but with a twist. 😏

This design is technically listed as six colors… yet it’s really a four-color bracelet doing most of the heavy lifting. So I modified the center to create a larger diamond and give it a little more personality.

🎨 The Color Lineup:

• Soft orange
• Red
• Chartreuse
• Black (center diamonds)
• Yellow + Silver (mostly at the ends 👀)

The red and chartreuse do most of the work, which means those strings end up much shorter by the finish. Since I cut my strings in thirds, there was still plenty for clean tassels — and pairing the short-with-short, long-with-long made braiding super easy at the end.

⏱️ Total time: About 1 hour
(Pretty standard for a 12-string bracelet for me.)

🧵 What Makes This One Fun

• 7 dot repeats before the center diamond
• Tons of zigzags (hello, tension consistency!)
• That therapeutic “work-right-until-you-can’t → switch-left” flow
• Perfect symmetry top and bottom

It’s not necessarily a beginner bracelet because of the zigzag control required — but if you’re ready to test your consistency, this one will absolutely level you up.

✂️ Pro Tips from This Make:

• Work close to your clip for consistent tension (especially with heavy zigzag patterns).
• Track repetitions (I use recording time as a rough halfway marker).
• Consider redistributing rarely-used colors to high-use ones if you’re worried about running short.

Would I change the yellow next time? Maybe.
Would a purple diamond instead of black look amazing? Also maybe. 👀

That’s the beauty of remixing patterns — you can always make it yours.

💬 Join the Community

Share your version in Discord! We’ve got channels for works-in-progress, finished pieces, and livestream updates. I’d love to see your color fades.

Huge thanks to my YouTube Members for supporting better audio, bigger string orders, and all the upcoming livestream bracelet bags. You make this possible. ❤️

If you enjoyed this one, hit Like — it really helps more people find the akaawol community.

And as always…
Don’t get your strings in a bunch. 🧵✨