F2 U F2 U' F2 L2 U' B2 U L2 (3×3 stripe sequence) Then 3R2 U2 3L2 D2 to stripe inner layers.
(3R U 3R' U)5 then adjust with outer moves. But known optimal (non‑lengthy):
[r, U2] where r = 3R R (right two layers). Careful – this also moves corners. rubik cube 5x5 pattern algorithms pdf
F B' R U D' L' F U' B' R' D' L followed by 3U2 and 3D2 to adjust inner stripes.
(U u)2 (D d)2 (F f)2 (B b)2 (L l)2 (R r)2 (Perform each wide‑move double‑layer turn twice) 2. Stripes & Rings Vertical Stripes (front–back) Effect: Each face has vertical stripes of two colors. F2 U F2 U' F2 L2 U' B2
3R2 U2 3R2 U2 3R2 (swap left–right inner centers) 3U2 R2 3U2 R2 3U2 (swap front–up inner centers) Combine with cube rotations for full 6‑cycle. 3. Anaconda / Zigzag Effect: A single thick line of color snakes around the cube.
U2 D2 F2 B2 L2 R2 (Yes – same as 3×3! Works on odd N×N cubes.) Careful – this also moves corners
3R2 U2 3R2 U2 3R2 8. Example Sequence – "American Flag" Pattern Goal: Red & white stripes on one face, blue & white on opposite face.
[3R, U2] = 3R U2 3R' U2
3R U2 3L' U2 3R' U2 3L U2 (swap inner edge groups) then apply 3×3 pattern on outer layers.