Braiding a Rug?

Why is this so difficult? I've braided my daughter's hair. Why can't I seem to figure this out?

I think I've been braiding the wrong way all of these years!?

I've always braided left over center then right over center. I would end up with a nice braid but I guess that's not the right way to do it?

I'm trying to make a braided rug for my beach house.

Over, under, around and through...

I can see this is going to take a very long time!
My eyes are crossed already!

If you'd like to see how this is supposed to be done, check out Casey's Minis.


Blessings,
Kathi