[header] How to make a braid using more than three strands [title] Create any odd number of strands you want. [step] Assign numbers to each strand, such that they run (for example) 1 2 3 4 5 from left to right. Find the middle strand. 
[title] Take the farthest right strand and lay it over all the strands on its own side and over the middle strand. [step] If you're using 5 strands, your configuration should now be 1 2 5 3 4.