How to create a four strand braid in macrame: 1. Start with a multiple of 4 cords hanging down. In this case I used 8. 2. Cross the 2nd set of cords over the 1st set, and the 4th set of cords over the 3rd set. 3. Now take the new 2nd set of cords across (the turquoise) and bring them in front of the 3rd set. 4. Take the set of cords on the right and bring them over the new set of 3rd cords (the turquoise) and down towards the left. 5. Bring the 1st set of cords behind the 2nd set and in front of