![]() At this point you switch to the square braid. Be sure the strands are flat and neat before tightening the knot (Fig. Hold the lanyard in the left hand and tie the two left strands over the two right strands (Fig. Continue the round braid until the strands are 9 inches long. Remember that the working strand (the one that is woven into the others is always the uppermost outside strand either on the right or left.Ħ. Continue braiding, repeating steps 3 and 4 alternately (Figs. Fold over strand 4 so that it lies parallel to strand 2 (Fig. 6) and bring around the back to the right and forward to the front between strands 3 and 4 (Fig. ![]() Hold the center strands, 2 and 4, with the forefinger and thumb of the left hand. Fold over strand 2 so that it lies parallel to strand 3 (Fig. 3) and bring around the back to the left and forward to the front between strands 1 and 2 (Fig. Hold the center strands, 2 and 3, with the forefinger and thumb of the right hand. 2, and count from left to right numbering them from 1 to 4.ģ. Adjust lace so snap is in exact center and all four ends are together.Ģ. Hang or tie the swivel snap on a nail of any firm object at a convenient working height. Once you get the hang of it, it’s a simple “right, right, left” rhythm.1. Keep repeating this pattern down the braid: outside-left strand right over left-middle, right-middle over outside-right, then middle-strand-right left over middle-strand left. Now, cross blue right over yellow, and cross purple to the right, crossing over pink.Īgain, join the twists together by crossing the two middle strands, crossing pink left over blue. Next, join these two twists together by crossing yellow left over purple, as shown. Then pick up pink and cross it right over yellow. To begin braiding, pick up purple and cross it right over blue. I’m using four different color strands to illustrate this braiding method and to make explaining a little easier. Once you understand how the brain works, you can progress to the wrist twist method of braiding a four strand braid – which, although more technically difficult, works much better on live horse and human hair.īegin with four strands finger combed or lined up parallel and anchored at the top. By spreading strands of string, floss, yarn, fiber out on flat surface like I have, you can get your brain wrapped around the four strand braid construction. Nevertheless, I have included the instructions for this simple four strand braid because it is, I think, the best way to learn. This method for breeding a four strand braid is the easiest to learn, but the hardest to braid on a living model (either horse or human!). The video above shows what a simple process it can actually be- and with practice you’ll be able to put this braid in a wiggling horse’s mane or tail in just a few moments.Ĭross-Over Method for Braiding a 4 Strand Braid ![]() Watch a Video of this Technique on Youtube In the video below you can see 2 of my different methods for braiding this style of braid: first is the simple crossing-over method, which is great for leaning the braid on a stable surface (like practicing with yarn), the second half of the video shows the hold-and-twist method for braiding a 4 strand braid- where you hold all four strands and use a twist of the wrist to create the unique braid. The best process for learning a four plait braid is the method I was taught- where you crossing strands in pairs. When it comes to learning to braid with four strands of hair, there is a technique to learn, but the hardest part might just be communicating to your brain, with each crossed strand of hair, that you are not actually completing a traditional 3 strand braid! Practice to Learn the Four Strand Braid Most people learn to braid so early in life that they can braid by muscle memory without having to think too much about the process.
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