diff --git a/src/patterns.py b/src/patterns.py
index 402e32d..7e093dd 100644
--- a/src/patterns.py
+++ b/src/patterns.py
@@ -34,7 +34,8 @@ class Patterns:
 
     def sync(self):
         self.pattern_step=0
-        self.last_update = utime.ticks_ms()
+        self.last_update = utime.ticks_ms() - self.delay
+        self.tick()
 
     def tick(self):
         if self.patterns[self.selected]: