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Friendship Bracelet – Paracord

Items Needed

  • Paracord (about 6–8 feet, depending on wrist size)
  • Scissors
  • Lighter (for sealing the cord ends)
  • Buckle or loop closure

Instructions

  1. Cut a piece of paracord long enough to wrap around the wrist with extra length for knotting.
  2. Fold the cord in half and attach it to the buckle or loop closure using a lark’s head knot.
  3. Begin tying a cobra knot by pulling the right strand over the center, then passing the left strand over the right, under the center, and through the loop.
  4. Tighten the knot and repeat the process, alternating sides until the bracelet reaches the desired length.
  5. Once finished, secure the last knot by threading the cord through the previous knots and trimming excess paracord.
  6. Use a lighter to carefully melt and seal the ends to prevent fraying.
  7. Fasten the bracelet around the wrist and adjust for a comfortable fit.

Variations

  • Two-Color Paracord Bracelet – Use two strands of different colors for a patterned look.
  • Fishtail Knot Bracelet – Instead of the cobra knot, weave the strands in a fishtail pattern for a sleek design.
  • Adjustable Sliding Knot Bracelet – Tie an adjustable sliding knot for a bracelet that can be resized easily.

References:

Tia Kennard