How to: Make A Four-Strand Square Braid

In this video we will show you how to make a four strand square braid. This is a macrame technique, great for jewellery and accessories.

In this video we will show you how to make a four strand square braid. This is a macrame technique, great for jewellery and accessories.

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In this video we will show you how to make a four strand square braid. This is a macrame technique, great for jewellery and accessories.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Beginner
Craft: Macrame
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 1

Step 1

Cut 2 strands of yarn and thread them through the clip or keyring so you have 4 equal lengths.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 2

Step 2

Spread the strands out forming a +. Theses strands are A, B, C and D working clockwise from the top of the +

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 3

Step 3

Take strand A and pass it over the top of strand B.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 4

Step 4

Then take strand B and pass it over the top of strand A and strand C.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 5

Step 5

Then take strand C and pass it over the top of strand B and strand D.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 6

Step 6

Finally, take strand D and pass it over strand C then into the loop of A from top to bottom.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 7

Step 7

Pull all 4 ends to tighten your knot.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 8

Step 8

Lay your strands flat again in a +, however this time you will be labelling them A, B C and D working anticlockwise from the top of the +.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 9

Step 9

Take strand A and pass it over the top of strand B.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 10

Step 10

Then take strand B and pass it over the top of strand A and strand C.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 11

Step 11

Then take strand C and pass it over the top of strand B and strand D.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 12

Step 12

Finally, take strand D and pass it over strand C then into the loop of A from top to bottom.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 13

Step 13

Pull all 4 ends to tighten your knot.

How to make a four strand square braid - Step 14

Step 14

Repeat steps 2 to 13 to continur working a four strand square braid.