Compass Plait Steps

1. Soak straw for 20 minutes
2. Tie four straws together below the heads
3. Hold straws with heads at bottom between the middle and ring finger
4. Lay straws flat so they are pointing North, South, East, and West
5. Fold north to south and south to north
6. Fold east to west and west to east
7. Repeat 5. and 6. Being careful to not cross the straws
8. Tie end with a clove hitch knot and a square knot