Lines patterns - Adobe Illustrator CS5

Question

I have a problem with creating a simple lines patterns. I need few patterns (see picture) which I can use repeatedly. Something like brushes in Photoshop. How can I do this? Thanks

Answer 1

Here's a seamless pattern tutorial.

Answer 2

All you need is a pattern brush.

Simply drag your single patterns above (assuming they are vector) to the Brush Panel in Illustrator. Choose "Pattern Brush" when asked. This will create a new pattern brush.

Then simply draw a path and click the brush in the Brush Panel.