Tilethm is an elegant geometric pattern that creates a beautiful woven effect using diagonal lines and diamond shapes. This beginner-friendly tutorial guides you through 9 simple steps to create this stunning design. Starting with a square frame, you’ll add intersecting diagonal lines to form diamonds, then fill them with parallel lines to create an intricate weaving effect. Perfect for zentangle art, decorative borders, and relaxing creative practice. All you need is paper and a pen!
✅ You can download my free worksheets below to practice this pattern.
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Step 1.
Draw a square frame. This will be the border where we create our pattern.
Step 2.
Draw two parallel diagonal lines going from corner to corner.
Step 3.
Draw two more parallel diagonal lines in the opposite direction, creating an X shape with crossings.
Step 4.
Draw four short lines in each corner of your square frame, connecting the outer edges.
Step 5.
Inside the small diamond shape in the center, draw two parallel lines.
Step 6.
In the same center diamond, draw two more parallel lines going the other way to create an interesting weaving effect.
Step 7.
Repeat the same weaving pattern in all the other diamond shapes you see.
Step 8.
Complete the pattern by finishing all the elements near the edges and borders.
Step 9.
This is how your pattern looks when it’s completely drawn. Beautiful!
Step 10.
Great job! Your Tilethm pattern is complete!
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