Show and Share: Paracord bracelet

Three boys plus one craft loving Momma... let's see what we get into!

We are getting ready for Camp O! I've been blessed with the task of coming up with crafts for the kiddos to do. The boys and I have been having a blast trying a few crafts out. This one just might show up at camp.

Paracord bracelet
need:
parachute cord
scissors
lighter

My main concern going into this project is how much cord am I going to need. It all depends on what size wrist you are making the bracelet for. There are two pieces of cord that you will need. The first one is the inside of the bracelet. The second being the cord that you tie knots with.

1. Cut cord that is twice as big as your wrist with a little wiggle room and room to tie a knot at the end. On average it's about 7 inches for an adult. Measure this strand of cord and remember it.

2. Tie a simple knot at the end. This is going to act as the clasp for the bracelet.

3. Take the measurement of the inside cord. and turn it into feet. So if you had a 7" inside cord you will need approximately 7' of knotting cord. The rule to follow here: For every inch is one foot.

4. Take the knotting cord and tie on. Starting about an inch down on the inside cord.

4. A

4. B

5. Then tie your next cobra knot. Make sure you pull your knots tight!

5. A

5. B

6. The loop of the cobra knot is going to go back and forth. From one side to the other. Same knot. After you get three cobra knots on try putting the bottom knot through the look to make sure you have left the right amount of room in the loop. Adjust if needed.

7. Cobra knot away!!!

8. When you get to where you want to end the cobra knots cut the excess cord off. You don't want to tie it all the way to the bottom, you will want a little room for the knot and loop to work.

9. Melt the cut cord to the body of the bracelet. Even the knot at the bottom can have the ends melted in.

That's it! I know reading the directions and looking at pictures are a little tricky. Let me tell you there are some GREAT YouTube videos out there on how to do these.

Keep Calm and Knot on!