I know it is doable, but I never mastered it, even back when I had at least some manual dexterity. Now, 3-strand braiding I got to where I could do it while talking or day dreaming. But for 4-strand I had to have the illustration right there where I was working to make sure I did not get it messed up.
And I have recently learned of a new rope production technique that I have not had a chance to try out. Hopefully I will by the time we do another camp out/exercise.
Just my opinion.
P.S.: My father taught me a technique when I was still in grade school called 'grapevining' that is used to attach a twisted rope to a tubular item where the rope cannot be tied to it. Such as a steel cable, some types of small tubes and hoses. Anyone else familiar with this technique?
Just wondering.