You can create your own artwork for corners but, if you don't, Illustrator automatically generates corner artwork based on the artwork you create for the pattern brush.

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When creating a pattern brush in Adobe Illustrator, if you don't specifically design artwork for the corners, Illustrator will automatically generate corner artwork based on the pattern you've created for the brush, ensuring a continuous design flow around corners.

You Can Create Your Own Artwork for Corners But, If