(Both of these are in the “too-many-loops” category of braids. Check out my Tutorials index to find video tutorials for many easy and intermediate loop braids.)

There’s now a (text-only) tutorial for 13-loop square braids in the Comments section below my 11-loop tutorial. It explains exactly what to add to the info already covered in that 11-loop tutorial. Of course, the same moves can also be used for making a flat, divided, or unorthodox version, depending on how you do the loop transfers.

Secondly, I’ve explained some strategies for making the 14-loop Letterbraid as a solo-braider. I added this as a footnote to my 7-loop Spanish braid tutorial. This is not a step-by-step tutorial, just guidelines. [update- By now I’ve added so many details to it that there may not be much left to add.] But I did spell out the only part of my method that is a little weird. Btw, the 13-loop braid above might be helpful to learn first, since it also requires using thumbs and holding 3 loops on the d-fingers, and is an easier braid.

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For now, if you’re lucky enough to be having some sunny spring days, get out and enjoy them instead of braiding! (Or braid outside—also good!)