Make a Paracord Fishtail Weave Bracelet

You can use paracord for almost anything. And if you're an outdoors person, it's handy to always have spare paracord with you, in case of emergencies. An elegant way to carry around some extra paracord is to weave it into a bracelet, easily worn and unraveled if needed for actual use. While most paracord bracelets are made with cobra weave, this alternative method gives a smoothly finished wrist band as well.

Steps

  1. Obtain parachute cord. It's known as "paracord" for short. If you are unable to obtain parachute cord, a 72 inch shoe/boot lace can be a good substitute.
  2. Cut a length of paracord at least 72 inches (two meters) long. Use scissors to cut the cord to prevent pulling the center strands out. If you're unable to obtain parachute cord, a 72 inch hiking bootlace could work as well.
  3. Melt the ends of the paracord to prevent fraying. Let the ends cool.
  4. Measure a second length of paracord that is twice the circumference of your wrist, plus 10 inches (25cm).
  5. Fold the shorter cord in half. Wrap the doubled cord around your wrist.
  6. Mark your wrist circumference across both cords. If this is not practical, tie a small thread around the cords or clip a small clip at that point as a temporary marker.
  7. Tie an overhand knot with both cords at the marker you just made. Test it around your wrist for fit. It should wrap around your wrist, and the loop end should slide over the knot to hold it all on.
  8. From now on, you will be tying with the long cord, using the shorter cord loop as a center filler for that weave/knot.
  9. Place the center of the long cord under one end of the shorter "wrist loop".
  10. Take the end of the left cord and put it over the center. Place it so it is on the other side, leaving two cords on the left.
  11. Take the cord length that was originally on the left and put it over the cord length that was on the right. Now, take the same cord under the center and up through the loop made with the right cord.
  12. Pull the weave/knot tight.
  13. Alternate sides and repeat the process.
  14. Continue until you have covered all but the loop and knot of the shorter cord.
  15. Try it on for size. Adjust the numbers of knots/weaves if needed.
  16. Cut any extra cord very close to the weave/knot at the end. Melt it to prevent fraying.
  17. Finished.



Tips

  • You will need to break open the melted plastic to use the cord if you later need the cord you wove/knotted into this bracelet.
  • This can be made with multiple colors if desired.
  • If you are unable to obtain parachute cord, a 72 inch shoe/boot lace can be a good substitute. You get the look of a combat bracelet, without the expense of purchasing parachute cord.

Warnings

  • Take care to avoid burning yourself when you melt the cord ends.

Things You'll Need

  • Parachute cord (paracord) or equivalent
  • Knife or scissors

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