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Since the project is in para-cord, hiding ends will not be the easiest to do. With my experience in para-cord at hiding ends, I have found that if I moved the end over the standing part as you have done it leaves a bump there. But I have found if you have the working and standing ends both entering and leaving the knot at the same points that you will have a better hiding of ends by not going up and over the standing end as in the photo. Just letting the ends stay out and the pulling and cutting the ends off gives you a better result in the long run of things. This is just by my own experience with para-cord. There may be others that can tell you even better than I can. B...

Very nice Joe. B...

That is a good explanation Shelly. Very well said. B...

I am wondering if this is the pattern you're looking to do? Trenza De Doce 12 Strings Trenza De Doce 12 Strings If so the pattern is done with a little bit of a tweak. U2, O1, U1, O2, and on the other side it will be the same thing. B...

Very elegant. B...

I so agree with that... Nice work. B...

Nice work. B...

Attached is what it looked like when it was not done. I hope that was what you were looking for. B...

1 of 3 completed. The other 2 will be in black. 12 strand rectangular plait. Done using the Trenza De Doce method. B...

I lay mine out flat and do an over 1, under 1 until all the strings are braided in that fashion. Then I start the Trenza De Doce from there. B...

Hi and welcome to LW. Well here's a few things I've learned over the years braiding and knot tying. Once you start braiding, you'll get hooked to it like a drug user and when you get past the learning curve, IT'S over for you. It does not matter what material you use either. I spent my first 2yrs braiding with calf lace bought from Tandy before I bought kangaroo lace from Tandy. Then I met my braiding mentor Mike Storch and he introduced me to buying lace from him. To say the best that I can about what happened after I got my first tamale of lace from his hand cut stock, " WOW! " Once I discovered cutting my own lace, I never went back to anything else. Prepare your self for investment into the tools, books and materials later on. That's all there is to it. Prepare your self to burn a lot of midnight oils and sometimes till the wee hours of the morning. Practice, Practice, Practice and when you think you're done, Practice some more. *** Buy yourself a very large note book. This is for keeping a journal. This is very, very important. *** You'll learn to keep a journal of your projects and the different braids you learn. What's most important about this part is, you'll be able to record your mistakes, likes and dislikes for the different aspects of your braiding. And second most important, develop a love for this craft and the learning wont be as intimidating, or as rough as you may or may not see it now. And third most important, HAVE FUN MORE THAN ANYTHING with this art and craft. Fourth, ask questions. Don't be bashful either. You'll find that with the combined braiders here that we have more than 150yrs of experience combined. (Yep, that's probably a modest estimate). LOL... When you think that your interest in the craft has gone well into the art of the craft, let us know. We here on LW will more than glad to point you to suppliers, and resources for just about any of the material you will need. We will be here, although it may take a few of us a few days to get to your posted question for the reason that we all are in our own parts of the world and into our own projects as well. I hope that this little bit of advice will help you and others as well. B...

I miss having Ron Edwards around. His books are just amazing. This might help ya'll out a bit. Ron Edwards Knife Knot. See attached images; Have fun... B...

Now all that is left to the braid is to give it a light pounding with a rawhide hammer or a polly hammer from tandy, then use a roller of some type to roll on top of both sides of the braid. This will then square up the edges a little better. Over all the braid you did looks real good. B...

Give the 20 strand a try like that then. See what you come up with. I know the pattern will change on either side giving you a different pattern on either side. HMMM... Ideas, Ideas... LOL.... B...

Hi. Sequences for the following go, 12 strand you already know. 16 strand - U3, O1, U1, O3 20 strand - U4, O1, U1, O4 I'll have to work out the others some how. But that should give you a good idea. B...

Ah... Now that makes feel right at home. LOL... That braid is lookin real nice entiendo. B...

Yes. That braid is finished on both sides. B...

I think that the only difference in the photo you just posted and the one I braided is the strings are wider, which makes the braid wider. But it does appear to have the finished look on both sides. B...

ahimsacowgirl I had to go back to your very first post myself. But I really think that in your original post that the below link in reference to my earlier post is what you are looking for, or looking to do. Trenza De Doce Of course I am now also a bit perplexed as to what actual braid or plait you are looking to do. B...

I hope you're not referring to my braided necklace. It's not a 13 strand braid. It is a 12 strand braid. It's not the Trenza Patria. It is the Trenza De Doce. The sequence is a bit different than the Patria braid. There is no alternating sides. It is more along the lines of a round braid. U2, O1, U1, O2 - This same sequence is repeated on the other side. Instructions below. It will form up pretty much on its own, into the rectangular shape. B...

The Ashley Book of Knots is good place to start with. Most libraries have that book on their shelf. B...

Here's a tutorial I found by doing a google search. This one has a crocodile ridge down the center. Crocodile Ridge Trenza Patria B...

Thanks entiendo. B...

Hi. Here is what I came up with during my research. Rectangular Braid - Trenza De Doce, Redonda Por Dos Y Uno B...

Very nice. B...