Introduction: DIY Adjustable Paracord Bracelet
A paracord bracelet is a great accessory for use in survival situations and for everyday wear. In this Instructable, you will learn how to make your very own adjustable paracord bracelet.
Step 1: Measurements
Begin by measuring the circumference of your wrist. This will determine the amount of paracord you will need. For every inch of circumference, you will need a foot of paracord. However, for extra comfort, I recommend that you add 0.5 to 1 inch of extra length to your bracelet.
Step 2: Materials
To make the adjustable paracord bracelet, you will need the following materials:
i) 2 14 inch lengths of paracord for the inside strands
ii) Paracord for the actual weave
-If you have e.g. 7 feet of paracord, cut off 1 foot of paracord. If you have 8 feet of paracord, cut off 1 foot, etc.
-In the end, you will have two pieces of paracord, one of them one foot long.
Step 3: Tools
The tools you will need are:
i) A lighter
ii) A pair of scissors
Step 4:
First, find the halfway point of the longer piece of paracord.
Step 5:
Then, match up the two 14 inch strands of paracord and look for the 3 inch point.
Step 6:
Bring the halfway point of the long piece of paracord behind the 3 inch point.
Step 7:
Start weaving the cobra stitch. Bring the right strand across the two centre strands and under the leftmost strand.
Step 8:
Then, bring the left strand under the two centre strands, forming an 'e'.
Step 9:
Finally, pull the left strand through the loop from underneath and pull to tighten. You have woven the first cobra stitch!
Step 10:
Weave the same stitch again, but this time on the opposite side. Begin by bringing the left strand across the two centre strands and under the rightmost strand.
Step 11:
Then, bring the right strand under the two centre strands.
Step 12:
Finally, pull the right strand through the loop from underneath and pull to tighten. The second cobra stitch is complete!
Step 13:
Continue weaving until you reach the desired length (length of bracelet with 1 inch taken away).
Step 14:
Trim the ends of the excess paracord and melt the ends.
Step 15:
Trim off one of the strands on one end of the weave and melt it.
Step 16:
Bring the remaining strand across to the other end of the weave.
Step 17:
Trim off the strand that gets in the way.
-Be VERY CAREFUL not to trim off the wrong strand
Step 18:
This is what you should end up with.
Step 19:
Match up the bracelet on your wrist and take note of the length without the weave (this was hard to do and take a picture of so I used a drink can instead).
Step 20:
Remember the other shorter piece of paracord? Find the centre point of that and bring it to the top of the two strands.
Step 21:
Weave the cobra stitch all the way to the bottom. This weave doesn't need to be too tight so as to allow the inner strands to slide smoothly.
Step 22:
Check if the size is correct. If it is, trim and melt the ends.
Step 23:
Finally, trim the two adjusting strands to the same length and tie a simple knot at the ends.
Step 24:
Trim and melt the excess.
Step 25:
The DIY Adjustable Paracord Bracelet is complete! The bracelet is simple, functional and looks amazing. I made a watch strap using the same concept and it turned out great too. I hope you will be able to make one too!