Tanisha Conway

PARACORD FOR BEGINNERS

The complete beginner’s guide to learn the basics of creating several paracord knots and also produce stunning paracord

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PARACORD FOR BEGINNERS

The complete beginner’s guide to learn the basics of creating several paracord knots and also produce stunning paracord survival projects

Tanisha Conway

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE: Creating your own Paracord Survival Bracelet

CHAPTER TWO: Four Strong Paracord Knots

The Constrictor Knot

The Double Fishermen's Bend

Zepplin's Bend

The Kamikaze Knot

CHAPTER THREE: Paracord Wrist Lanyard created using the Snake Knot

CHAPTER FOUR: How to Create a Single Color Survival Paracord Bracelet with Buckle

CHAPTER FIVE: How to use a seesaw knot to create paracord dog leash

CHAPTER SIX: How to use a seesaw knot to create a Paracord Dog Collar

CHAPTER ONE: Creating your own Paracord Survival Bracelet

Paracord is one of the most indispensable equipment on a trip. It is useful in both day-to-day and wilderness settings, from repairing a broken shoelace to creating fishing line.

The ability to customize the size and color of DIY survival bracelets makes them ideal presents. You may even build a new collar for your canine companion. Our do-it-yourself tutorial will demonstrate how to create a cobra weave bracelet. Once you have mastered the method, utilize your creativity to create gifts for all your adventurous friends.

Materials:

1/8 in. Your choice of diameter and color(s) of paracord, length determined by wrist measurement*

¾ in. plastic buckle with side release

* One inch of bracelet length equals about one foot, or twelve inches of rope. Therefore, if the circumference of your wrist is 8 inches, cut 8 feet (96 inches) of cord (see step 2).

Tools:

Ruler or tape measure

Scissors

Lighter

Directions to follow

1. Select your color (s)

You may create your bracelet with one or two colors. This controls how the cord is attached to the buckle and how much of each color cord is required. We used two colors.

2. Take the correct measurement of your wrist

Wrap a length of paracord around your wrist and make note of where the end of the cord meets the cord.

The length is measured using a ruler. Ours was 7.5 inches long.

3. Measure out cord

Multiply the number of inches from Step 2 (your wrist circumference) by 12 if you are using a single color for your bracelet. Multiply that amount by six if you are using two colors. This calculation will provide you with the entire number of inches required for your cable length. In our example, we obtained 45 inches of each of the two colors we would use (7.5 x 6 = 45). Additionally, we added six additional inches to ensure we had enough.

4. Connect cord to buckle

If you are using two colors, you must first link the two rope lengths together. We utilized the "Manny" approach, which splices the two ends together and provides more strength, but you may also just use your lighter to fuse the ends together.

Use a girth hitch to connect the rope to one of the buckle ends (any buckle piece will work). This is how:

Find the center of the whole length of the cord by bringing the ends together and squeezing the loop on the other end. Thread the loop through one side of the buckle so that it protrudes about one inch.

The loose ends are threaded through the loop, and the rope is tightened against the buckle.

5. Determine bracelet length

Thread the cord's loose ends through the opposite buckle component. Position the free buckle such that, when measured from one buckle to the other (without the male prongs), the bracelet length matches your wrist measurement + one inch. Our original length was 7.5 inches, thus we want an 8.5-inch bracelet. lengthy. This provides a snug fit.

6. The main bracelet is woven.

Now, you'll weave the bracelet's body using cobra stitch. Taping the buckle with the loose ends to your work area will prevent it from moving as you braid (not shown).

Take the cable on the left and thread it behind the middle strands. Cross it over the right-hand cord's top.

Take the right-hand cord, cross it across the middle strands, and then thread it through the loop formed by the left-hand cord.

Tighten the cords.

Repeat the weaving, alternating sides, until the second buckle is reached. If you forget to alternate, you will be able to tell because the braid will begin to spin. Untie the last knot and proceed.

7. Complete the process

Once the bracelet's body is complete, cut the ends of the excess string to approximately half an inch. Burn the cut ends and "bond" them to the bracelet cords by pressing them together. (Use the lighter's end or pliers to avoid burning your fingertips.)

Display your finished bracelet with pride! On your next expedition, you will be prepared to attach an emergency tarp or repair a broken clothing. Simply pull or cut the fastened ends and unravel the string until you have the desired length.

8. Other projects initiatives

Now that you know the cobra weave, you may create more bracelets and other exciting presents for the daring individuals in your life.

CHAPTER TWO: Four Strong Paracord Knots

Sometimes, learning the proper knot may save a person's life. For example, you must escape a POW camp and have a stack of bedsheets in your chamber (it's a five-star POW camp). How would you tie the bedsheets together so that you could bring them with you on your Siberian expedition to keep you warm? At the conclusion of this article, you will be able to choose the proper knot.

The solution is the Kamikaze Knot.

You should NEVER, EVER, EVER use it! There is a purpose behind the designation.

Here are four very incredible knots you can tie with paracord that every survivalist should know.

Four Strong Paracord Knots

Materials required to tie these four paracord knots:

• Paracord

• Scissors

• 1″ PVC (for practicing on) (for practicing on)

Clearly, you do not need this quantity. Two 2-foot strands should enough.

Simply scissors.

It is not required to be PVC pipe. The Constrictor Knot may be practiced on anything circular.

The Constrictor Knot

The Constrictor Knot resembles a hitch, but it is categorized as a knot owing to its propensity to bind so tightly that it becomes permanent. This knot is often tied with thinner rope (twine) and needs a circular surface to bind. It is ideal for creating rope ladders.

1st Step: Wrap the cable completely around the pipe once.

If you lack PVC pipe, you may use a broom handle. Or a flagpole. Or a cucumber if you choose.

So far, so good

2nd Step: Continue wrapping the tape around the pipe.

3rd Step: This time, thread it between the two existing strands from the previous step.

4th step: Thread the wire through the loop as indicated

5th Step: pull tight

That is an attractive knot

The Double Fishermen's Bend

If you need to combine two ropes into one, the Double Fisherman's bend is the solution. This line is notorious to fuse together under severe weights, making it tough to unwind. Under modest weights, however, the line is adjustable, and this knot might be used to create new backpack straps.

1st step: First, cross the two ropes over one another.

2nd Step: simply cross the black rope around the blue colored rope and also behind itself.

3rd Step: Double-wrap the black rope around both ropes.

4th step: Fourthly, thread the black rope through the loop.

5th Step: Pull Tight

Note: the subsequent procedures are identical to the preceding ones (but of the other strand of paracord)

6th step: Cross the blue cord behind the black cord.

7th Step: Wind it twice around both paracords

8th Step: Thread the cable through the loop.

9th Step: Tighten it

10th Step: Pull each paracord's ends together until the knots are formed.

Zepplin's Bend

If you need to combine two ropes with a reliable knot and then separate them, the Zepplin Bend is just as strong as the Double Fisherman's Bend and is as simple to undo.

1st step: Create a U-shape with each paracord.

2nd step: Create two loops in this step (note that the blue paracord loops over while the black paracord loops under)

3rd Step: Thread the blue paracord through the black paracord's constructed loop.

4th step: Keep on threading the blue paracord through the loop in itself for the fourth step

5th step: Repeat the last two steps using black paracord (Thread through the loop in the blue paracord and through the loop in itself)

6th Step: Ensure you pull tightly

The Kamikaze Knot

The Kamikaze Knot is the bad boy of survival knots and should only be used in life-or-death situations. The Kamikaze Knot is a version of the Sheepshank Knot, and it is tied the same manner, with the addition of a cut at the end of the configuration.

There is dumb, stupid, stupid to utilize this unless it is an absolute need.

In order to facilitate this recovery, the rope is linked in a manner that forms a temporary bypass around the cut; one that only binds under strain. After reaching the bottom and releasing the strain, the rope will fall to you. Obviously, if you strike a little ledge while descending and lose your grip on the rope, you may plummet to your death at any time.

There is dumb, stupid, stupid to utilize this unless it is an absolute need. Have we previously stated this?

1st step: form an S-shape with your paracord.

2nd step: Create a loop at the bottom of the S-shape in the second step.

3rd Step: Pull the "Stop "'s part through the loop.

4th Step: Form a loop in the "Stop "'s part.

5th Step: Insert the bottom of the "S" into the loop.

6th Step: Pull both ends of the paracord to tighten the knot.

This pattern of opposing loops forms a knot. Nothing is attached to them. The free end of the paracord on the left would be secured to a fixed place, while the remaining paracord or rope on the right would be used to descend. When the system is loaded, these two loops intertwine and hold the knot together.

7th Step: Using scissors, sever the center strand.

When the two ends of the paracord are pulled together, the loops will join and secure the two sections together. This is more effective with coarser rope, since it aids in binding.

Repeatedly practice tying these knots until you know them by heart, and then practice them again. Once you've mastered them, check out our other interesting paracord ideas.

CHAPTER THREE: Paracord Wrist Lanyard created using the Snake Knot

This guide will demonstrate how to construct a wrist lanyard with paracord and the snake knot. The lanyard is suitable for securing a key chain, knife, multi-tool, torch, mobile phone, camera, binoculars, compass, etc.

1st Step: Supplies

Approximately 4.5 feet of paracord is required (you may use other types of cordage if desired). I obtained the paracord from the Supply Captain. I did not remove the inner strands from the paracord, however you may do so if you wish. If done in a single color, the length will be 4.5 feet; if done in two colors, you will need 3 feet for the main color, which includes the wrist area, and 1.5 feet for the secondary color, which will be seen in the snake knot. Also used are scissors, a tape measure or ruler, a lighter, hemostats or needle nose pliers (not required, but they make the process much simpler), and a swivel clip, key ring, snap hook, mobile phone lariat, carabiner, or whatever attachment you want.

2nd step: Attaching Two Different Colors of Paracord

If using two colors of paracord, put one color about 1/2 inch into the other. You may remove a tiny portion of the inner strands of the paracord by drawing them out, clipping them with scissors, and then pulling the outer sheath back over the strands to make way for the second color. I've tried three different techniques to join two colors of paracord for various projects: melting, stitching, and gluing. It's up to you; I normally stitch them together, but it doesn't matter as long as the connection is strong. It will be concealed behind the first knot.

3rd Step: Find the center of the length of Paracord

Bring the middle of the rope length through the attachment; I'm using a swivel clip. I am measuring the wrist loop around 10 inches from the attachment for this lesson. At this time, the link between the two colors will be on the other side.

4th Step: Tying the Snake Knot

The snake knot will be tied "around" the wrist loop piece of paracord, with the loop strands serving as th knot's "core." I've included a series of images illustrating the steps I take. By using two colors, you will see that I flip the lanyard after tying each knot so that I am working with the cord on the correct side of the lanyard. I maneuver the hemostats beneath the previously-tightened knot and draw the line back through. Then, tighten the knot to prevent the string from twisting and work it against the previous knot. Two parallel cords of the same color will be separated with the cord on the right passing under, around, and through the hemostats before being tightened. Continue this process until you have created about ten snake knots (you may count them in any direction).

5th Step: Count the Knots

Once you've completed 10 snake knots, you're almost finished.

Pictures of the lanyard from both sides reveal that one side has snake knots that alternates all the way down and the second side have a set of parallel knots at the top and bottom of the sequence of knots. You'll always have those parallel knots at the beginning and end of the snake knots.

6th Step: Cut and Melt Excess Paracord

Use scissors to clip the extra cable and a lighter to briefly melt the ends to prevent fraying.

7th Step: You're Done

You can make a variety of variations by using less or more cord/knots. You can shorten the loop for a double-ended key chain or lengthen it for use as a neck lanyard; a Lanyard Break-Away Connector could be added for the safety-minded.

CHAPTER FOUR: How to Create a Single Color Survival Paracord Bracelet with Buckle

This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a Baby Cobra Survival Bracelet in a Single Color. What does that mean!

1st Step: Supplies Needed

Here is what is required.

• Paracord ( around 10 feet )

• Lighter

• Tape Measure/Ruler

• Buckle with release on the side

• Clippers

2nd Step: Determine Your Wrist Size by taking measurement

1. Wrap a thread or rope around your wrist, ensuring that it is secure.

2. Draw a line exactly across the strings/ropes using a marker. See picture below for illustration.

3. I've used a picture editing program to darken the lines so that you can see an example in section 3 of the figure.

4. Now, straighten out your thread or rope and measure between the marks. On the sheet of paper underneath, I drew lines to assist illustrate my marks. In this presentation, my wrist is an eight "wrist.

3rd Step: Cutting and Melting the Ends

• If the interior string or "guts" of the cable are partially visible, trim roughly a centimeter off the end of the line to ensure a clean burn.

1. Apply the flame for about three to four seconds while spinning the cable to provide an uniform burn.

2. When the end begins to melt, use your fingers or pliers to flatten it; this will aid you in threading the string through the buckles.

4th Step: Slide Buckles onto Cord

1. Fold the 10-foot length of paracord in half so that you are working with both ends together. 2. Place the Side release buckle, which has two slots, next to the two ends.

2. With the buckle bent inward as indicated in part 2 of the picture, thread the cords through the buckle's bottom slit.

3. Part 3 of the figure illustrates how the buckle should appear when seen from above. Note how it curves inward to the right, with the loose cords on the left.

4. Pull the loose ends of the cord through the loop made on the other side until the knot forms and latches onto the buckle. The arrows in section 4 of the figure indicate that you should be pulling the cord from beneath and up through/over the loop created on the other side.

This is what the knot should look like when it develops and stops against the buckle.

5th Step: Measuring the Cord to Fit the Wrist

• When measuring, be sure to measure from the center point of the male portion of the buckle to the end portion of the female portion of the buckle, as shown by the lines I've drawn.

• When measuring, I like to add one inch to the entire wrist circumference measurement.

• In this illustration, I am constructing a bracelet for a wrist that measures 6.5 inches, thus I am measuring the cord to be 7.5 inches long.

6th Step: Finishing Your First Braid

Each step 1-6 corresponds to a numbered component in the figure above; if you have any questions, please refer to the corresponding component.

1. Position your bracelet as indicated in the first diagram segment.

2. Thread the left cord beneath the bracelet cords.

3. Thread the right cable below the left cord.

4. Take the correct cord and continue threading it over the other cords of the bracelet.

5. Continue passing the right cable through the loop made by the left cord.

6. Pull tight and tie the knot as depicted in the diagram's sixth step.

7th Step: Finishing the Second Braid

This step is identical to the previous step, except that you will begin with the right chord instead of the left cable.

1. Take the right cord and weave it underneath the bracelet's cords.

2. Thread the left cord underneath the right cord.

3. Continue the left cord over the bracelet's remaining cords.

4. Pass the left cable through the loop made in the first schematic step.

Keep in mind that each number above correlates to a number in the graphic.

8th Step: Complete all braids and pull for more slack.

Alternate steps 6 and 7 until you reach the buckle at the bottom of the bracelet. If your knots are excessively tight, unwinding the bracelet in an emergency will be more challenging.

1. This is what the braid should look like when it reaches the buckle.

-Notice the surplus slack.

2. Grip the male buckle (the lower buckle in part 1 of the picture) and draw your braids towards the female buckle, as seen in part 2 of the diagram.

3. After pulling for slack, you should have more area to braid, as seen in the third section of this picture.

9th Step: Closing It Up

In this stage, we will begin the last processes required to complete the bracelet.

Pull the last diagonal braid upwards to make a loop, as shown in section 3 of the picture.

Take your loose cords and weave them through the remaining "Slit" of the male buckle. The cords should be threaded from the outside of the bracelet to the inside.

- Also in part one, locate the last "Diagonal Braid" on the "Inside" of the bracelet.

- When the last braid is located, loosen it by pulling the string to create a loop, as seen in part 3 of the figure.

Part 2 of the figure only illustrates the "Inside" and "Outside" of the bracelet. The "Inside" of the bracelet is the side where the buckles are arcing downward.

After making the loop with the "Last diagonal braid," draw the free cords through the loops.

This is how it should appear when completed.

10th Step: Securing or tightening the End

1. Part 1 of the diagram illustrates how it should appear after Step 9 has been completed.

Now is the moment to secure any loose cables.

2. Holding the "Last diagonal braid" with your thumb, pull the loose cords as seen in section 2 of the picture. This should tighten everything, making it ready to cut and melt.

I like to pull one cable at a time since I find it simpler.

11th Step: Final Cut and Melt

1. Remove the remaining string from the bracelet, leaving about 1/8 and 1/4 inch.

2. Melt the ends of the line to prevent fraying, being care to flatten them with your fingers or pliers. This will make deployment much simpler if and when the time comes.

12th Step: DONE!

Thank you for utilizing my guide.

CHAPTER FIVE: How to use a seesaw knot to create paracord dog leash

I will be teaching how to construct the matching dog leash, which is really simpler to make than the collar; you'll simply need additional paracord.

1st Step: Equipment and materials

A C-clamp, hemostat clamps, scissors, a lighter, a flexible measuring tape, a dog leash snap, and paracord are required for this project.

There is a 10% shrinkage of Parachute cord when it gets wet, you have to soak it in hot water for about 5 minutes in order to preshrink the cord and thereafter hang to dry. Alternatively, you may use a washing machine and dryer.

The project length must be broken down into inches and multiplied by five to estimate how much paracord is required. For example, I'm building a four-foot leash with a five-inch handle loop, so 53′′ X 5 = 265′′. For this leash, I will need TWO cords that are each 265′′ long.

2nd step: Configuring the Cords on the Snap

Fold both cords in half equally and thread the loop of each cord through the snap's eyelet. Thread the loose ends of the cords through the loops and tighten the cords until the loops are snug against the snap eyelet.

3rd Step: Clamping the Snap

Clamping the snap to a stable surface, such as a tabletop, will allow you to apply tension to the cords while you are tying knots.

4th Step: Knot One

To form the seesaw knot, we will be tying alternating half-hitch knots. Bring the first pair of cords behind the second set and through the loop you just made.

5th Step: Knot Two

You will now make a half-hitch with the second color of cords in the OPPOSITE direction.

6th Step: Knot Three

Take the first color of cord and tie a knot in the same way as the first knot. Continue tying knots in alternating directions until you have a 53-inch-long knotted string, which can be measured with a flexible measuring tape.

7th step: Beginning the Handle Loop

Measure five inches from the END of the knot work and fold it over the leash.

8th Step: Part One of Finishing the Cord Ends

Here is when the hemostat comes in helpful, but if you don't have one, don't worry; a pair of needle nosepliers will do.

Locate the nearest location where a turquoise cord travels under a blue cord. Insert the hemostat clamps under the blue cable, hold the turquoise cord, and pull it through. Repeat for the blue cord, passing it under a turquoise cord "repeat the knotting procedure. Stretching the leash with your hands will let the cables to settle into their right position. Now cut the cables so that they are reasonably near to the leash, as seen in the second image.

9th Step: Completing the Cord Ends the part one

Now is your opportunity to play with fire, so be cautious! The melting ends of the paracord become very hot, and plastic burns are not cool. Place the flame as near as possible to one set of the cut ends using your lighter. When the paracord gets all brown and bubbling, grab the flat side of your knife & push it against the same coloured string that is right underneath it. Repeat this for the second pair of cords. If the ends are too rough for your taste, you may pass the lighter over them again.

CHAPTER SIX: How to use a seesaw knot to create a Paracord Dog Collar

I like working with paracord! It is lightweight, durable, and practically indestructible! This guide will demonstrate how to create a "macho" collar for your dog using paracord and the seesaw knot. This technique can also be used to create a dog collar, a bracelet, a belt, or anything else you deem appropriate.

1st Step: Tools & Supplies

You will need a few fundamental tools to complete this project. A C-clamp, hemostat clamps, scissors, a lighter, a flexible measuring tape, a plastic snap and D-ring measuring 3/4 inches, and paracord.

It is vital to preshrink parachute cord since it shrinks by 10 percent when wet.

The cord should be soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and then hang to get dry. This helps to preshrink the cord. If desired, you may also dry the paracord in a dryer. Simply place it in a pillowcase, tie it up, and let it dry for about 20 minutes.

You must first measure your dog's neck. Choose a spot on the neck where you want the collar to sit and measure it snugly using the flexible measuring tape. Add a couple of inches for the dog's comfort.

To figure how much paracord you'll need for your project, multiply the circumference of the neck by four. The circumference of Jersey's neck was 18" x 4 = 72" Thus, I will need TWO 72-inch-long strands of paracord.

2nd step: Place the Cords and D-ring on the Snap.

Fold your cords in half and thread each one through the single-slot end of the snap. Now thread the D-ring through the cords and position it near the snap. Now, thread the free ends of the line through the cord loops protruding from the bottom of the snap. Pull the cords firmly to tighten the loops.

3rd Step: Secure the Snap

Attach the snap to a stable surface, such as a table. This will secure the snap and allow you to apply strain to the cords while tying knots.

4th Step: The First Knot

To create the seesaw knot, alternating half-hitch knots will be tied. Take the first set of cords, bring them behind the second set, and thread them through the newly-formed loop. Tighten your knot gently. If you overtighten your knots, they will begin to twist.

5th Step: Second Knot

You will now do a half-hitch using the second color of cords in the OPPOSITE direction.

6th Step: The Third Knot

Take the first cord color and tie a knot in the same direction as the first knot. Continue knotting in alternating directions until you have a string that is two inches shorter than your desired length. Don't forget to account for the snap when taking your measurement. I ceased knotting at 16 inches

7th step: Connecting the Loose Cords to the Snap

Pass the loose cords through the cord's twin slots and leave a one-inch tail of cord at the conclusion of your knotting process.

8th step: Part One of Finishing the Cord Ends

Take two different-colored cords and run them around the front and through the top of the loop you created on the collar's reverse. The second image depicts the front of the collar.

Place the cords that did not form the knot flat on the collar's reverse. The knot should be pulled as tight as you can.

9th step: Part Two ends by Finishing the Cord

Here, your hemostat clamp will come in handy. It is alright if you do not have a hemostat. This knotting task is not too intricate, so needle-nose pliers will suffice. Determine where a turquoise cord crosses a blue cord. Pass the hemostat beneath the blue cord, grasp the turquoise cord with the hemostats, and pull the cord through. Continue with the blue cord. Perform this "back knotting" again. Now, extend the collar with your hands to allow the cords to "settle," and cut the cords as near to the collar as possible.

10th step: Melt the Cord Ends

Note: Hot plastic is unpleasant and may cause severe burns. Caution is advised while melting the cable ends!

In this image, the turquoise set of cords has been melted, while the blue cords have been cut and are ready to be melted. Place the flame of your lighter as near as possible to the severed cables. You need them to get nice and melted. When the cord ends get brown and bubble, push them into the collar using the flat side of your scissors. If the cables have not fused sufficiently, another pass with the lighter may be required. Once both ends are melted, they will resemble the second image.

11th Step: Put it on your Pet!

If the collar becomes soiled or stinky, just put it in the washing machine and dry it in the dryer.

About the Author

Tanisha Conway is an experienced survivalist, outdoor enthusiast, and expert in the art of paracord. Her latest book, "Paracord for Beginners," is a comprehensive guide to using paracord in a variety of survival situations and creating useful and practical items for outdoor adventures.

Tanisha's passion for outdoor adventure and survival began when she was a young girl, spending time with her family in the woods and learning basic survival skills. As she grew older, she became more interested in the practical uses of paracord, a versatile and strong rope that can be used in a variety of ways, from building shelter and starting fires to making tools and gear.

In "Paracord for Beginners," Tanisha shares her extensive knowledge and expertise in a clear and accessible way, making it easy for readers to learn the basics of paracord and how to create their own practical items. The book includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for creating everything from bracelets and keychains to slings, belts, and more.

Tanisha's love for the outdoors and her passion for survival and practicality shines through in "Paracord for Beginners," making it an essential guide for anyone looking to learn more about paracord and how it can be used in a variety of situations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced survivalist, Tanisha's book will inspire and equip you with the knowledge and skills to create your own useful and practical items for your next outdoor adventure.

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