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Method 2
This second method with eight strands makes a
different move at Stage 2. Note the difference in
the front of the piece. The long diagonal has been
replaced with a pair of shorter diagonals. The piece
feels firmer to the touch. Again, try using different
colours at the start for a whole new experience!

take the outer right behind all, then between the
1 Start as usual with 3 again below its former set.
left pairs, over one, under one to the right, to sit
four strands left
and four strands
right.

4 Repeat Stage 2,

taking the outer
left behind,
between, then
over, under, over
to the left.

2 Bring the outer left strand behind all, tuck it up 5 Repeat Stage 3

between #7 and #8, and then move to the left
over #7, under #6, and over #5 to sit below its
former set. here, using the
outer right. Repeat
Stages 2 to 5
until you reach the
length you need.

The finished piece, with a different front, although
the side remains the same as for Method 1. Note
that the piece does not appear to twist along its
length in the same manner, which may be
preferable.