Introduction: Single Cord 4 Strand Flat Braid
Here is how to tie a 4 strand flat braid with a single cord. Useful as a lanyard or Zipper pull.
Step 1:
Tie an overhand knot. Make the loop slightly longer than the finished braid.
Step 2:
Bring the right hand end to the left going over two.
Step 3:
Bring the left hand end to the right going over, under.
Step 4:
Twist the loop to the left,
Step 5:
Bring the right hand end over, over.
Step 6:
Bring left hand end under, over, under.
Step 7:
To lengthen repeat steps 4 - 6.
To finish either leave the ends free or tie the two strand knot of your choice. In the examples shown I used the slipped overhand knot