Diamond pattern vs spiral pattern

Here you can see the visual difference between a show lead braided in diamond pattern vs spiral pattern.

This is a 2-color lead braided in diamond pattern

This is a 2-color lead braided in spiral pattern

This is a 2-color lead braided in diamond pattern

This is a 2-color lead braided in spiral pattern

This is a 3-color lead braided in diamond pattern

This is a 3-color lead braided in spiral pattern

This is a 3-color lead braided in diamond pattern

This is a 3-color lead braided in spiral pattern