The Three Strand Plait Doubled, is probably one of the easiest of all the flat braids that can be tied using rope. The 3 Strand Plait is often used when creating the top loop of a bell rope. Simply weave the cordage together until you have created a long enough length to create the loop of your bell rope. This can also be used as one of the weaves when creating a decorative knotted picture frame.
Weave Formula: Outside Left Pair, Over Two to Centre, Outside Right Pair, Over Two to Centre and then repeat.
TOP TIP: I often find that when braiding any cordage, the first couple of weaves can be a little messy. So what I do is to do a couple of extra weaves, so that eventually the slightly scruffy bit can be avoided.
Also, it can often be difficult to calculate the correct amount of cordage to use. For a simpler braid or weave, I estimate for every inch of weave, I will require about 1 foot of cordage. A more accurate way of calculating the amount of cordage required, is to do a short section, to see how much line has been used. Then you can multiply that for the overall length that you want to achieve.
With any form of plait, braiding or Sennit, it is always best to go at a nice gentle pace and keep the tension in your lines at a constant. Always check to make sure that as your weave the line, there are no unwanted crossings of the line.
This has been taken from: Creative Rope Craft by Stuart E Grainger (Superb little book 😉 😉 😉 )
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