Instructions for a 4-strand Flat Braid #1

This is a nice looking braid, which is flatter than other 4-strand braids. It's structure produces a natural twist in the braid, so it is not ideally suited to sling cords, although it would work. It is, however, and excellent braid for finger loops.



Start with two strands held in each hand.



Bring the outside-right strand over the inside-right strand.



Transfer it to your left hand, placing it on the inside of the left strands.



Now take the outside left strand, and bring it under the middle left strand, and over the inside left strand (note that the inside left strand is the former outside right strand).



Transfer it to your right hand, placing it on the inside of the right strand.
These two passes form the pattern for the braid, and can be repeated for as long as required.

Copyright 2009 by Timothy Potter