How Do You Make A Braid Using More Than Three Strands?
If you’ve decided you want more than a three-strand braid in your hair, don’t fret. It’s very similar to braiding with three strands. • If you are braiding hair, comb it out thoroughly. • If you are braiding something loose, like yarn or ribbon, tie one end to something to anchor it, or use a piece of tape to make it stay. • Five strands, shown in colorful yarn. Create any odd number of strands you want. Find the middle strand. • Pass the rightmost strand (pink) across the middle strand (blue) Take the furthest right strand and lay it over all the strands on its own side and over the middle strand. • Pass the leftmost strand (white) across the middle strand (pink) Do the same with the left side, so you have an “x” overlapping your middle and other strands. • Pass the rightmost strand (maroon) across the middle strand (white) Take the rightmost strand and do the same thing, being sure to go only until that strand of hair overlaps the (new) middle strand. • Pass the leftmost strand (yell
