Braids, Braids, and Braids

This page shows variations of a simple, familiar pattern, the pattern of a three-strand braid. The examples demonstrate how this pattern can be modeled in various techniques.

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1	Download Pattern: DF_braid	Double-faced pattern, 16 cards plus border. Photo of double-faced braids Photo of double-faced braids, other side The outside edge is smooth, the inside edge is jagged. But the difference is barely noticeable.
2	Download Pattern: DF_braid2	Slightly larger double-faced pattern, 21 cards plus border. Both edges are smooth on one side, both jagged on the back side.
3	Download Pattern: mh_braid	Vacant hole technique, 26 cards plus border. Photo of Vacant Hole Braid More difficult to weave than all others.
4	Download Pattern: braid3_gold	This pattern can be done in 2 or 3 colors, 3 or 4 holes threaded. It takes 24 cards + border. Photo of gold/white braids The gold and white braids were done on the same warp.
5	Download Pattern: braid3_purple	The only difference between this braid and the previous one is color. Photo of purple braids The cards for the first purple braid have an empty hole opposite the purple thread. You can model each one of these cases in the software by changing the colors.

This series of braids started with the 3-strand braids described on page
"Birka and Beyond - Part II: Braids and Twists."

A few more variations can be seen in this photo of many braids

Braids, Braids, and Braids

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