Braiding paracord the easy way

Supplies

For making a paracord braid you will need:

- paracord 550

- a lighter or something to melt the cord ends

- something to hook your braid on so it does not move (a jig, a nail, a door knob)

Basic technique

The basic technique for making braids is to choose two strings, half them and make a knot at that place. That is your beginning, top of the braid. After making a knot you braid paracord by using the technique shown on the video below. Basically what you do is split a cord in half then alternating colors and splitting your precious color with the new one. Believe me it is easier to watch the video than explaining it through text.

Important tips

• firmly tighten your knots. That way the braid will have a consistent look.
• when tightening knots, make sure you pull on all four strands to make a knot.
• be careful when you are melting the cord edges. You do not want to hurt yourself or your house.
• braiding process is easy, but making quality knots will take a bit of practice. Keep at it until you are satisfied!

If you watched the video on braiding paracord, then you already know the patterns for making the basic braid and the spiral braid. But what about the three color braid?

Well the three color braid is an evolution of the classic braid, but by melting two half sized cords into a single cord we gain an additional color.

The braiding pattern is the same as making a basic braid. Just in case you need a visual aid (which always comes in handy when doing crafts) i have made a step by step photo guide, which you can take a look at below.

Enjoy it and remember to tighten your braid firmly!