Framework of the paracord bracelet

• Fold cord in half and push loop end through one end of the buckle.

• Pull cord ends through the loop so that it tightens around the buckle.

• Separate the buckle parts and slide the unattached end until ends are 2.5 cm (1 inch) farther apart than desired bracelet length.
  NB : Measure from the tip of the female end of the buckle to the base of the prongs on the male end.

Knot and Body of the paracord bracelet

NB : Start at the unattached end and work toward the knotted end.

• Slide the left cord under the 2 center strands, leaving a gap on the left side.

• Slide the right cord under the cord you just pulled to the right, over the 2 center strands, and through the loop on the left.

• Pull the right and left cords to tighten the knot against the buckle.

• Slide the right cord under the 2 center strands, leaving a gap on the right side.

• Slide the left cord under the cord you just pulled to the left, over the 2 center strands, and through the loop of the right cord.
• Pull the right and left cords to tighten the knot.

• Repeat this process for the length of the bracelet.
  NB: Remember to alternate sides so that the bracelet doesn't twist.

• Weave ends back in to the last few knots and trim to finish.

Variations

• Instead of weaving in the ends, melt them.
  
  • Trim any excess cord after last knot.
  • Melt end of one cut cord with lighter.
  • Allow to cool slightly, then press melted end into surrounding cord with butter knife for a smooth finish.
  • Repeat with other cut end.

• Loop the paracord through each buckle piece twice to fill extra room if your buckle is larger than 1.25 cm (1/2 inch).
   
• Add another layer of knots on top of the first.
  NB : You will need twice as much cord for this second layer.

• Use glow-in-the-dark cord.