This Looks HARD… But It’s Just a Candy Stripe?!

Today we’re breaking down Pattern 4535, and this one is the perfect example of how a bracelet can look слож… but actually be super simple.

At its core?

👉 It’s basically just a candy stripe.

The only difference:

Two knots near the center change direction
That tiny detail creates a completely different look
🧵 Why This Pattern is Amazing for Beginners

✔️ Built on a candy stripe foundation
✔️ Mostly straight rows (fast to knot!)
✔️ Easy to memorize after a few repeats
✔️ Looks way more advanced than it is

If you already know candy stripes, you can make this.

🌈 Design Breakdown

This pattern uses a rainbow color order, which gives it that eye-catching look:

Red → Orange → Yellow → Green → Blue → Purple
Neutral (gray) strings in between to separate everything

💡 The magic:
You follow each string straight across…
…and only adjust direction near the center.

⚡ Key Tip

Remember this:
👉 4 knots → center change → 4 knots

That’s basically the whole pattern.

🧶 String & Length Tip

Because the strings are used very evenly:

You can make this bracelet as long as you want
Great for anklets or longer designs
You may even get away with shorter string lengths

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Today we’re making Pattern 4535—a super fun, beginner-friendly bracelet that you can finish in about an hour.

This one builds on a simple foundation but adds just enough detail to make it look bright, bold, and a little bit fancy.

🧵 What You’ll Learn
How to set up a 6-color loop using doubled strands
The simple pattern structure:
4 knots → background knot → 1 knot → background knot → 4 knots
Why this is basically a candy stripe with a twist
🌈 Why This Bracelet is So Fun

✔️ Bright, cheerful rainbow design
✔️ Easy to memorize (no pattern needed after a few rows!)
✔️ Perfect for beginners
✔️ Tons of room to customize

I swapped the template gray for white in the final bracelet—and it completely changed the vibe. Way brighter, way happier.

🎨 Customization Ideas

This pattern is SUPER flexible:

Swap rainbow → try a blue gradient
Change the background → black, gray, or even bold colors
Flip the center knot direction for a totally different look

👉 You can really make this one your own.

⚠️ Helpful Tips
If your strings are uneven (especially with loops), trim as needed
Watch for curving (banana effect)—pull your bracelet straight as you go
Work close to your clip to keep tension consistent