13. Lift the second strand from above (shown green) and lay it over the next strand in the round (shown natural), pull the working strand into a downward position. Repeat this simple pattern until you reach the beginning of the braiding round.
14. Loosen the loop of the first worked strand of the round (shown yellow).
15. Thread the last working raffia strand through the loosened loop of the first. Pull the first strand up tight to secure the entire round.
16. With one completed round of braiding you are ready to start the next round. With each new round you will note that the raffia or reed naturally begins to roll over towards the inside of the gourd.
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