Examples of Geometric Patterns

You probably thought that many of the shapes in the composite figures section were pretty, but now we’re going to show you something even prettier! You can put geometric figures together to make beautiful patterns. Can you see what shapes these patterns are made up of?

Try to make your own patterns. Be creative and use colors and shapes that you have seen on these pages, or find other shapes. You can make a card decorated with a pretty border, like in the picture below:

The patterns do not have to just go in a straight line, either. They can fill an entire sheet! Below are some nice patterns. Can you see what kind of shapes the patterns are made up of? Do you have any clothes with a nice pattern on them?