:)Your loops must be the same amount of twists every time! When you start the first braid from the cross on the loops, just count them for the length you need. They stretch out a little when strung, so figure that into the equation. Simply add length by going to the next peg, if you have to, to achieve the desired length. Like shooting the one string there are no set ways to achieve the goal as long as you it the same way each time for consistancy. Bet your loops are not braided long enough if your string is half inch or soo short. I do not like to have to twist my strings up too much to achieve brace heighth. Two or three per inch or so is managable with out too much stress on the strands.