Braiding with four strands

A four strand braid is a simple braiding style useful for horse manes, human hair, and even the occasional friendship bracelet! It adds a bit of an extra challenge in the braiding process but pays off with dramatic "wows" on the final result.

I don’t recall who first taught me to make this 4-strand braid. All I know is that I already knew how to make it when I went to learn to weave in Potosi. When I had finished my pieces on the …

This 4 strand round braid is a simple and quick braid used for necklaces, dog leashes, boat lines, knife sennits.

This particular post was always supposed to be me crowing about the fact that I’ve taught my first class, but I’ve decided that doesn’t need to be counted in my challenge. I did …

Practical Tips: Four-Strand Braid Instructions