Finger Loop braid

Making a simple 4 strand braid by Finger Looping.

If you like it you can play around and try some variations, you can use from 3 to 8 strands (or more if you have a partner). Various types of threads and strings work well. Try different ways of picking up the loops and combining colors.

Sorry about the bad camera angle, it was my second try shooting over my shoulder.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• arts
• crafts
• braid
• braiding
• fingerloop
• finger
• loop
• looping
• yarn
• string
• thread

[BelligerentAuthority]

Woud that be good to make a sling with?

[DonLuisVideo]

In theory you can make a braid with whatever strength and flexibility you may need by choosing the appropriate materials and using adequate tension while braiding. It's not easy to make something wide and flat though (like a guitar strap or such).

[lacrossedude3]

hi i was wondering can u finger braid with five pieces of yarn?

[DonLuisVideo]

Yes, you can start with three loops on one hand (fingers: index,middle,ring) and two loops on the other (fingers: middle,ring).

Lets assume that you start with three loops in the left hand and two loops in the right hand.

1.- With your right index finger pick up the loop from the left ring finger.

2.- Shift down the loops in the left hand (middle goes to ring, imdex goes to middle).

Now do steps 1 and 2 but picking up with the left index and shifting the right fingers.

Repeat...

[Redrum20062010]

im just getting into finger braiding.....great video...but can you PLEASE do one on the round spiral two tone braid.....................PPLL­LEEEEAAAASSSEEE!!!!

[DonLuisVideo]

For a two color 4 strand round spiral you can follow my round braid instructions starting with two loops of one color on top (index fingers) and two loops of the other color on bottom (ring fingers). Or starting with one color on the right hand and the other color on the left.

[jordanrobinson89]

This video is great. It helped a lot. Thank you sir.

[FIGSTHEHERO]

Whoa this is really cool I've never seen this kind of thing before but it's awesome! Thank you for the great video!

[kimadawest]

Thank you for making this video. This was a much clearer explanation, and demonstration, than the last video I tried to watch. I think I may actually be able to do it now. :)

[andreafeliz]

I really like this video! Thanks for making it!

[baldeaglegr]

Great video!!

[ketchupwitheverythin]

great video, very clear instructions ! you're right, they've dated FLB to Bronze Age.

Cheers!

[poohdma]

nice

[JeremiahMC100]

Cool

[BeautyGirl3000]

OMG THANK U SOO MUCH :-D

[EcLV00]

cool vid really fun

[PersistantPuppy]

Thank you so much for this. You make it sound and look very easy. I like your cuckoo clock as well. :)

[niftywitch4117]

very nice.....thanks for the help...