Step by Step Instructions

Learn how to make 2 color paracord bracelet patterns with our step-by-step guide, including the cobra weave, for a unique and personalized accessory.

Step 1: Measure and Prepare Your Paracord

Start by cutting two pieces of paracord, one of each color. Each piece should be 5 feet in length. This will give you enough cord to make the bracelet while leaving some room for adjustments.

Once you have your two lengths of cord:

• Melt the ends of the cords with a lighter to prevent fraying. Be careful not to hold the lighter too close for too long to avoid burning.
• Fuse the ends together by pressing them firmly after melting. This will join the two cords and ensure a smooth transition between the colors.

Step 2: Attach the Paracord to the Buckle

Now that your cords are ready, it's time to attach them to the buckle.

Step 3: Measure the Bracelet

The next step is to measure your bracelet to make sure it fits well. Here's how to do it:

• Clip the buckle together and wrap the paracord around your wrist to get the measurement.
• Leave a bit of wiggle room so that the bracelet isn't too tight. A snug fit is fine, but you don't want it cutting off circulation.

Once you've adjusted it to your wrist size, unclip the buckle, and you're ready to start weaving.

Step 4: Decide Which Color Goes in the Middle

At this point, it's time to decide which color you want to appear as the central strand in your bracelet. The color you choose here will be the one that appears most prominently in the middle of the weave.

For example, if you want navy blue in the middle, you will cross over that color first during the weaving process.

Step 5: Start the Cobra Weave

The cobra weave is one of the simplest and most common patterns for paracord bracelets. It's easy to learn and produces a clean, attractive design.

Here's how to Do the Cobra Weave:

• Cross the first color over the center. For example, take the navy blue cord and cross it over the middle, from left to right.
• Bring the second color over the navy blue. Take the white cord, bring it over the top of the navy, and then wrap it under the two main strands of the bracelet.
• Pull it through the loop maked by the navy cord. Tighten both ends to complete the first knot.

Uses for Paracord Lanyards

Paracord lanyards are incredibly versatile and can be used in many different ways. Here are a few ideas for how to use your newly crafted lanyard:

• Key holder: Keep your keys organized and easily accessible by attaching them to the lanyard.
• Whistle holder: If you're into outdoor activities like hiking or camping, a paracord lanyard is a great way to keep a whistle handy in case of emergencies.
• ID badge holder: In professional settings, a paracord lanyard can serve as a stylish and durable way to display your ID badge or security pass.
• Tool holder: Attach small tools or gadgets to your lanyard for easy access, whether you're working on a DIY project or need tools readily available at work.

Paracord Lanyard Instructions
For Complete Beginners

There are loads of ways of braiding lanyards, depending on how much cord you'd like to carry, how many colors you want to use, and what kind of attachments you want at each end. I'll show you one main way and then pictures of a few variations you can try.

Step 5: Weaving! Part 1

1.Making sure you have kept the trident buckle in place, pull both loose ends of the cord outwards (picture 1).

2.Get the rightend of the string and put it over the middle, making a loop on the right. (picture 2)

3.Get the left end of the string and put it over the right (where it has gone in step 2). (picture 3)

4.Grab the end of the left string, and without changing your previous step, push the string through from underneath the loop you made in 2. (picture 4)

5. Simply pull both ends tight. (picture 5)