move up to the top and rest just under the top knot you created in step 1. string a will now be on the right and string b on the left.
to create the second knot, repeat step 4 but begin on the right side rather than the left, as string a is now on the right. for each knot, you always begin with string a. it might be useful to make a small knot or place a safety pin on the end of string a to help your child remember which side to begin with.
once your child understands the braiding process, let her take over. have her continue braiding until 