8-plait round braid christmas tree garland help

[LizzyH]

Hi all - I am not a seasoned in this craft, but I had the idea to make a large 8-plait round rope to make garland for my Christmas tree. Instead of trying to make one long 100-ft complicated rope, I thought I could make sections and find a way to seamlessly tie the pieces together, or transition in a way that looks nice and natural. However, in all my research I can not find a way to do this. Does anyone have any knowledge to share or ideas? Thank you so much!!

[bland]

I'm not really a braider.  I have done some small stuff for myself on occasion, 100 feet of 8 plait rope sounds like quite an undertaking.  For a garland you could splice in strands as you go and keep it looking good.  I don't know about doing small sections and piecing them together as a whole would work out  well I think it would be noticable.  You could use decorative knots to cover where the pieces come together.  Or you braided in metal (brass, stainless steel) rings every 4 feet or so it would look like it was on purpose and add to the decorative look.  Just a thought.  I have used small sisal rope as a garland for years so I think the braided rope is a cool idea.  There are quite a few leather braiders online making reatas or Romal reins where you might get some ideas.  Happy Braiding!