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Braiding three strands of wool

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You can join three strands by crossing them over each other again and again. Your hands do the work, and the strands turn into one small, strong braid.

In the picture

  1. Clip: holds the tops of the strands still while you braid
  2. Tight braid: strands crossed over each other, pulled snug and even
  3. Loose strand: waits its turn to be crossed over the others
  4. Glue stick: another way to join materials by sticking them together

Examples

  • Braiding a friendship bracelet from three colours of wool
  • Tying a ribbon in a bow to close a small gift

Quiz: Braiding three strands of wool (Age 8)

  1. How do you join three strands of wool into one braid?

    • Tie all three in one big knot
    • Cross them over each other in turn
    • Lay them side by side and press them
  2. What makes a braid neat and tight?

    • Pulling as hard as you can on one strand
    • Pulling gently and evenly
    • Leaving the strands loose
  3. What does the clip do?

    • Cuts the wool into pieces
    • Ties the strands into a knot
    • Holds the tops of the strands still while you braid

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Crafts, Age 8