Turning a 3-Color Bracelet into 6 Colors 🌈 Pattern 3917 Transformation!
What happens when you take a simple 3-color bracelet… and double it to SIX? 👀
Today we’re revisiting pattern 3917 and pushing it further by transforming it into a full rainbow design. This isn’t just a color swap—this is about understanding how patterns flow, how strings travel, and how symmetry lets you build something way more complex than it first appears.
🧵 In this video:
Rotating and expanding a pattern for redesign
Mapping out string paths step-by-step
Using symmetry (copy + flip) to complete the design faster
Turning a basic structure into a bold rainbow bracelet 🌈
The result? A design that starts with hot colors, flows into cool tones, and then loops back—creating a super dynamic and eye-catching bracelet.
💡 This is the kind of process that helps you move from following patterns to actually creating your own.
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So… I actually made it 👀
After redesigning pattern 3917 into a 6-color version, I finally sat down and tied the whole thing—and the results were honestly surprising.
🌈 Big takeaway?
This version is actually easier to follow than the original 3-color pattern.
With six distinct colors:
You can clearly see which string is moving where
No more guessing between doubled-up colors
The pattern flow becomes way more intuitive
🧵 In this video, I talk about:
Why more colors can actually simplify a pattern
How the rainbow flow helps track your progress
The balance between hot and cool colors
String usage (surprisingly even!)
What I still don’t love about this zigzag design 👀
There’s also a really interesting shift after the halfway point—where the pattern suddenly feels faster and easier to complete.
💬 I’m also thinking about pushing this design further…
What if we kept the large center diamond but changed the zigzag structure?
Let me know what you think!
👉 Try the pattern yourself and share your results on Discord!
Special thanks to my YouTube Members for supporting the channel ❤️
And as always…
Don’t get your strings in a bunch.
