List of pretty patterns

A pretty pattern is an aesthetic state of a puzzle. Some cubers create and share pretty patterns for amusement.

Examples of Pretty Patterns

3x3x3 Cube

M2 E2 S2 = Creates a checkerboard pattern on each face.

M S M' S' = Creates 6 'spots', one on each face.

M2 S M2 S' = Creates 4 spots.

(L2 F2 R2 B2) x3 = Creates a checkerboard on 2 opposite sides.

U R2 F B R B2 R U2 L B2 R U' D' R2 F R' L B2 U2 F2 = Superflip - Flips all edges on the cube.

2x2x2 Cube

F2 R2 U2 F2 = Creates a stripey pattern on each face.

F2 R2 F2 = Creates stripes on 4 of the faces.

Other Puzzles

For some puzzles (eg. Megaminx), the puzzle needs to be directly soved into the pattern, as no algorithms are known.