well you start off with a loop leaving you with 8 strands. do a square know sinnet for 2-3 inches then split them in half to make 2 square knot sinnet ties foe about 3 more inches, then plait the rest of the hemp. cant remember exact measurements but i think it was about arm length, hope thi helps
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