Suggested Variations
Spiral braiding may be substituted after the first square. This is made in exactly the same way as square braiding except that each strand is bent over the top of the braid on the opposite side of the core, rather than back along itself. (Figs. [34]-[38].)
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After completing the loops at the ends, many craftsmen prefer to make several more ordinary stitches before starting the squares.