Q&A for How to Braid String

It's a good idea to start by working with smaller lengths of string as you're practicing a new type of braid. That way, you can get confident before you start working on longer strings.

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Your deduction is correct. The article explains how to braid with 4 and 5 strings, though more strings make it more of a weaving of the strings than a braid.

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Just like any other thing, braiding can be hard if you don't know how to do it, or it can be easy if you know how. If you're finding it especially hard, and you want to get better at it, then, like any any other thing, you can practice it.

You would have one third of the braid in each section. 100 divided by three is 33 (infinite threes), or 33 and 1/3. That, of course, would be impossible to do with your strings, so you could instead use 99 or 102 strings. Any number of strings that is divisible by three will work. Once you have successfully divided your number by three, then you can put that many in each section. This is just for the first method shown in the article. Doing it with four sections, you can divide 100 by 4, which equals 25. For any number, just divide it by the amount of sections. Or, you can just use the process of pulling the outer string into the center to have 100 sections.

You can make a basic 3-string braid by taking 3 strings of the same length and tying the ends into a knot together. You can use 3 strings of the same color or choose different colors for a more vibrant braid. Tape the string above the knot to a flat surface like a table or desk. Separate the strands and then take the left-most string and cross it over the middle string. Then, take the right string and cross it over the middle string. Continue braiding in the same order and give the strings a gentle tug as you go to keep them tight. When you get to the end of the strings, tie them into a knot.

Take 4 equal pieces of string and tie them into a knot together. Attach a piece of tape above the knot to fix the strings to a flat surface like a desk or table so you can braid them. Divide the strings so 2 are on the left and 2 are off to the right. Cross the 1st string on the left over the 2nd string next to it. Then, cross the last string on the right under the 3rd string. Repeat the process over and over until you reach the end of the strings. Tie a knot to complete the braid.

Take 5 equal lengths of string, tie them into a knot, then stick the knot end onto a flat surface like a table or desk with a piece of tape. Separate the strings so they're spread apart. Take the 1st string on the left. Cross it under the 2nd and over the 3rd string. Drop it between the 3rd and 4th strings. Then, mentally number the strings 1 through 5 from left to right. Take string number 5, and weave it under string number 4. Cross it over string number 3, and drop it between strings 2 and 3. Repeat the sequence over and over until you reach the desired length, then tie a knot to finish the braid.