Knitting paracord- in the hand

In this video I show you how to knit paracord using no tools, in the hand. This technique can be used to make lanyards, leashes, bracelets etc.
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[@ResoluteGryphon]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I'm designing a survival bracelet. I wanted a fast deploy braid design that would use up a decent amount of cordage. This is perfect! Thank you very much!

[@Jack-Pi8ni]

I lost one of my favourite bracelet’s five years ago and have been looking for this cord knitting method since then, now I can make a new one. Thank you… 😊

[@davidcraig8829]

I am English. Your instructions are perfect. I made this perfectly the first time. I will continue to learn more from you. Thank you, and God bless 🙌

[@technonine7586]

This unlocked a memory of a braid we used to do as kids with either 2 or 4 loops using these plastic strings to make bracelets. Ohh the early 2000's

[@Traderjoe]

I wish all tutorial videos were like this! You show it slowly a bunch of times and then come back to it to show progression and finally how to finish it up along with tips. It’s perfect. Generally I get lost with rope tutorials, but not this time! Thank you

[@ramonagarciabryant9051]

I agree he's awesome. If I ever need to know how to do something with Paracord, I always watch 1 of his videos. I love his," hello everyone Mark here" his voice is so calming which definitely helps

[@Saurabh_Khatri]

Ditto

[@robertknudsen7409]

11th 1qq 1😅❤

[@kevinkirwin3561]

I hit repeat so many times lol

[@Frankshik]

Ничего не получилось, все просто перепуталось в бесконечном узле, ужасный гайд, как в видео не плучилось совсем !!!

[@brunaminiquellibeserra3117]

I had a big piece of those huge yarns for crochet knitting and from several tenths of tutorials I watched, I liked yours best! Thank you for the video ❤

[@dadmot7305]

Отличный способ. Раньше я плёл на втулке (такой, как показана вначале). Спасибо из Сибири!

[@arnasg2230]

Ive been looking for 3 weeks now for one amazing braiding technique which alows me to wrap up a lot of chord into a relatively short string... This is it! Thank you master..

[@DeeMoback]

I love stuff like this when weather is bad and stuck in camp with almost nothing to do but fix a bag, or sleep, eat, watch the weather, etc

[@kronkmcnasty4064]

You're a good teacher and you have a soothing voice.

[@jo-anngotzon9334]

Im 72. When 8 I learned how to do a squate and round rope nit. This desogn is really good and controlled.

[@davelackey5943]

Absolutely this is one of the best instructions I’ve seen on this

[@peacefuljeffrey]

I started making these a few months ago, and I find that this is a very zen-relaxing project to do in idle time. I came back to this tutorial a few days ago because something reminded me of it and I realized that I couldn’t quite remember how to do this project. When I got my refresher and began making a couple of these, I found that I somewhat randomly stumbled on a method that makes it easier for me and I suspect will make it easier for others. Do not work this project with a left and a right side. That is, I don’t hold the piece stationary and make the loops on one side and then the other, back and forth; I rotate the piece after each loop is done, so that I’m always feeding the loop through the bight in the same way every time. I always hold the piece so that the bights I am working with are close to me, pointing at my chest. I bring the working end toward myself, creating the bight so that the working bight faces toward me and the tip of the working end winds up facing away from me, and tighten the loop that encircles the bight by pushing the cord away from myself. After it’s tightened, I rotate the piece in my hand and do the next bight, again with the bight coming toward me and the working end then pointing away.

[@matthewearp3642]

great comment, thanks!

[@davidbubar9107]

Excellent tutorial you took your time to explain and then demonstrated slow and demographically presented, thank you for sharing and thank for using laymen terms again great tutorial

[@davidbubar9107]

I came back to this mark and after watching I got it right off without repeating what has already been said in my opinion your the best at the craft in showing how it’s done. Always a surprise always a new style or way to paracord. A true trailblazer thanks again for some great tutorials

[@dna2gether]

This looked GREAT! I Like it allot! I won't ever use a spool. I didn't like the other finger cord. But this... I want more like this. This doesn't look messy as did the two finger cord you did THANK YOU. I'M NEW TO ALL THIS. I can't Get Enough! In checking your site every day!

[@SC-bg8wf]

A great tutorial, all the steps are very clearly shown. Thanks.

[@euegertrudesgertrudeseeu]

Thanks for teaching! I like ur accent! It reminds me some friends of mine from Masr.. I miss' em all!

[@jeffofstad5454]

i wish i found your channel long time ago. you do an excellent job. being retired and pysically challenged just to keep my mind and function to improve this is the answer i thank you!!

[@Fishrokk]

One thing you didn't mention in the tutorial: on the right side, form the bight from the bottom to the top; on the left side, form the bight from the top to the bottom. One presumes you could tie the same knot backwards, if you started on the left and the left side went from bottom to top, then on the right you'd continue your bights from top to bottom. This is all clearly shown in the video, but since it is not mentioned specifically, a beginner might miss it.

[@Red-Feather]

My question exactly

[@mustache2295]

I can attest that mine came out to be an ugly ass ball after a couple go abouts. None of the braiding tutorials ever do any justice to teaching the do's and don'ts and it drives me mad. I spend hours figuring out where I went wrong which could have easily been said in 10 seconds by a pro.

[@bronsonstephens5799]

Correct. I figured this out a little late and had to redo it

[@HeyGirlHaaay]

Easy to understand, I love how you're telling us as you're doing it. 👏👏👏

[@thormusique]

I love the clarity of your explanation, and that you take the time to show the process. Thank you! One question I always have is, how do you know what length of cord to start with when you decide to work on a particular project? Is there a general rule for this? Cheers!

[@SeymourKitty]

Looked like the knots my 5-year-old makes in the beginning. But the end result was rather nice.

[@davids7209]

Just a couple related comments. 1. if you buy paracord, be sure to buy the type that has multiple internal strands as that type is significantly stronger and the individual strands can be be used by taking the cord apart if you are stranded. Those smaller internal strands are extremely resilient! Which brings me to 2. Always carry at least six feet of paracord braided in this fashion in case of emergency.

[@davids7209]

@@paddor What's funny about my comment?

[@libertyforall5764]

@@davids7209 It's probably because this person doesn't know this comes in handy. I'm not sure if you meant to carry it in the trunk of your car, or while hiking/camping and stuff like that. I was thinking in car. Also things like duct tape for unexpected lose fender/bumper because of minor collisions. Or when driving in snow or muddy areas, a small survival shovel. Knife, pliers flares ect. If I would get a flat tire in the middle of nowhere at 3am I would DEFINITELY want a fire arm on me too.😁 Many other things too. The bad thing is that some ignorant people automatically call a "kill kit" (maybe even law enforcement will call it that if you get pulled over with the emergency kit I mentioned above).😁.

[@mustache2295]

are there any common *physical* stores one can find this stronger paracord at? I have not been able to locate any.

[@davids7209]

@@mustache2295 REI, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's all have what you want. Just make sure it's 550 Paracord and I would recommend white for the color. Harder for prey to see.

[@wendyloveday520]

Bored Paracord has a huge physical store. Otherwise most arny disposal stores and outdoor gear supplies will stock a limited range of colours.Essentially you want it labelled as paracord 550 and made in the USA. If you come across Atwood cord it is one of the best. ​@@mustache2295

[@malee19channel64]

Thank you so much guys i'm from Thailand and wanted to learn to do this thing.

[@DaveDave65]

Very nice. I'll give this a try soon. It's time I learned a new knot. Thanks

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Wow. Never seen anyone actually doing this before - only the end result. Great tutorial and and l love the result. How many metres of cord did the piece you made use please?

[@StasAlpha]

Thank You! Your video is very useful. I'm a beginner but Iike to do lanyards self... 🤝

[@tamibuffet509]

ME ENCANTÓ SU TUTORIAL, BIEN SENCILLO, FÁCIL DE VER Y EJECUTAR SIN CORTES QUE ES LO PRINCIPAL. LO FELICITO Y LO SIGO PARA SEGUIR APRENDIENDO DE UD. SALUDOS DESDE GUAYAQUIL

[@michaelheurkens4538]

Any ideas on how to estimate the cord needed for a particular finished length? Nice tutorial; good speed of instruction for a novice and nice camera angles to allow proper viewing.

[@zappadaj]

I dont have a great answer, but you could take a few feet of cord and then see what you end up with....use that for your conversion moving forward...

[@JamesHyde-rw5uu]

I attempted to calculate after weaving my first sample at 3 inches of completed weave. Ended up with 13 feet and 8 or 9 inches of 550 paracord for 1 foot of completed weave. That does not include any unwoven paracord at each end.

[@theschwiftyman8840]

Rule of thumb for length (generous ratio) 1 foot for 1 inch cant go wrong

[@gordbaker896]

About 24 times.

[@سعديةعبدالوهاب]

يسلمو ايديك والله يعطيك العافية ولغتك كتير واضحة ومفهومة رائع رائع من اي بلد انت

[@darsmith3448]

I like this a lot! We look for patterns and techniques where we can weave continuous lengths of paracord. For survival, to be able to take it apart, we will have a tool!!! Currently I tie a 72' length of paracord to make a 6' dog leash. This has those possibilities!!! Thank you! :) :) :)

[@gavinremedios7953]

Thanks, really appreciate, easy to comprehend and also great tips

[@MADHIKER777]

Very good video. I can weave paracord now before I have a jig!

[@gatuscorporations1589]

muchas gracias por este video me encanto este nudo para hacer una correa, saludos cordiales desde Mérida, Yucatán, México 27/marzo/2024

[@robertoc.9099]

Excelente trabajo maestro es bueno aprender de usted con esa gran experiencia

[@This809]

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[@rudychavira5558]

Very nice was looking for braid to use on my dyi wading staff, thanks

[@LostWithoutHer]

Questions: 1) If using wire, still on a spool, what length should each piece be cut to for 6", 7", or 8" of total weave? 2) For those of us brave enough to use precious metal wire, what is the mathematical calculation/formula for figuring out the needed wire lengths? Thanks!

[@bradleylomas7525]

I've done that for many years. My grandma showed me how to do that when I was 10. She gave me some yarn and showed me how to wrap it with my two fingers. I'm 48 now.

[@Coffeemancer]

what an incrdible talent you are a magical person, hope I can hug you

[@GLOVESBP]

HI MARK, THANKS A LOT.EASY TO FOLLOW & LEARN THE SKILL THOROUGHLY EXPLAINED.Paulson

[@dieiuai-malebenselbstgebau1523]

Thank you very much for teaching this!

[@CandC68]

More than looking good, it is a great resource for survival folks. Except for the final finishing, it is a chain of slip knots. Undo the last finishing step and pull. You can have yards of strong paracord for lashing tents, sewing, etc. Love it.

[@davids7209]

Not only that but there are seven individual strands that can make an awesome gill net. They can also be broken down into three additional thinner strands each. These thinner strands are extremely strong and can be used as fishing line or snare traps.

[@CandC68]

@@davids7209 In the Army I usually carried a lump of 750# cord. And continued since then. Then I made a belt out of it, and designed a buckle that worked with the weave. The belt was one long cord woven to be pulled apart in emergency. I think about 50 feet or more. I tested it and could lower myself 250 pounds of me, for 20 feet or more. And patented it. Made a loom to hand make the belt, and had a friend, welder make a couple buckles. Never went into business, I'm not money driven. It was just fun. Patent long expired.

[@davids7209]

@@CandC68 Any chance you could share the plans with me? I'd love to try making it for myself.

[@CandC68]

@@davids7209 I replied to this with my patent number so u could check the patent office for drawings and description. Did you get it? #4.177.522 Let me know if u want help.

[@CandC68]

@@davids7209 Yes. But tried to reply twice, and they not showing

[@bronsonstephens5799]

If you want it even tighter, pinch the two bites in either hand and twist them a quarter turn or so a few times and it will tighten up the middle.

[@HiTechDiver]

That looks very similar to double daisy chain of a line, only we don't tighten after running the line through.

[@سعديةعبدالوهاب]

Thank you . Your languig very simpl and understod clearly as your vedio God saive you Woud you please tell which country are you come from Thanks

[@Tinkerman2]

I enjoyed the video. Nice one. 👍👍 well done 👍

[@cneo9400TX]

Amazing skills! Appreciate the easy to follow instructions. Thx!

[@AnitaA44727]

HI. Great idea Thnx 4 sharing. 🍃👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟💜💜💜🌹🌹🌹🌹🍃 Anita, from Iran Best regards

[@kathiechiu7450]

Beautiful work Mark!

[@ricmac2067]

Thankyou. Such a good tutorial.

[@jenplusbloops4176]

Thats all the newspapers and chips we bypass for bristol drawing pads & hp home copiers to give alleyway accesses where soda & aalcohol bottles buy volumes if turned in at republic services (aluminum can recycling plus). Thats often 4 count ointo a wallet if a chore.

[@acp45blue]

Excellent how-to video. Thanks for posting.

[@sanfranciscobay]

I made a 8 inch Leash for my Folding Pocket Knife but I used a Snake Knot. This Knot looks better. Do you have dimensions on how much Cord you need for a certain length?

[@getdavemoore]

This is great, glad to find a design that can be done without equipment. I'm also looking for a design which uses the most cord but is quick release for emergencies. Any thoughts?

[@Paracordguild]

Well this on is quick release and stores ample cord. So this one would be my recommendation :). Mark

[@martinaustin3033]

A very understandable post.

[@fabricioandres]

Imposible no dejar un merecido Like! Gracias por el video!

[@marcobeccari5468]

Easy and so good. Thankyou.

[@merrymaker1031]

yes, its called a lucet braid and goes back to at least the 14th century. it is normally made with a lucet

[@lefuvui5179]

Very well put together video with great tutorials on the subject at hand, you sir have a new sub… thank you

[@paulpugh2480]

Who figures this stuff out? Too cool!

[@alexandrealvesdomingos2918]

PARABÉNS !!!! Vc fez de um excelente trabalho um sensacional tutorial. Muito paciente, detalhado e competente. Fácil de fazer a partir do tutorial. Siga em frente .

[@bgrainger3477]

Awesome tutorial. Thank you. 👍👏

[@leobustillos7405]

Thank You for your patience during the instructions. jp

[@carlosescareno8075]

Soy de Mexico y me gusto mucho y muy facil de aprender, gracias y bendiciones

[@GEORGE_JATZ]

Gorgeous buddy.

[@patrickschlauch6638]

Very nice, but how to use this as a lanyard for a knife as it has only one loose end?

[@jeannepomuscenehabineza9540]

Thank you very much indeed. How can we make this Paracord for being carried on uniforms shoulders?

[@gregglockhart9551]

Thanks! Very cool. What is your starting length to finish product ratio? In other words,60” of single strand cord will yield what length of finished knitting

[@dbaker280]

I went from 6’ to about 6” knit + 10” trim with 550 cord. So somewhere in the realm of 10:1 with 4mm chord.

[@gregglockhart9551]

@@dbaker280 thank you Daniel!

[@JamesHyde-rw5uu]

My rough calculations from my 3 inch and a liitle too tight sample gave me about 13 feet and 8 or 9 inches of paracord in 1 foot of weave.

[@m7345ki]

Is there a video on how to do it with the spool?

[@GEORGE_JATZ]

GORGEOUS BUDDY.

[@arminmaher4499]

بسیار عالی سپاس ،thankyou 🙏🙏🙏

[@timbarnett3898]

One side of new bite trailing edge follows upward on right side. Trailing edge on left side goes down eaxh time. You didn't mention that?

[@chiramalkuriakkuxavier9705]

Excellent work

[@roseworld8091]

Great video, nice and good job!❤

[@juanitocentella]

Muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos y tú tiempo.

[@amroamro9157]

Very nice work

[@kilo3o3]

This looks nice! Is this something that could be added to a knife? If so could you do a video please?

[@Paracordguild]

Hey! You mean as a knife lanyard?

[@Thesmartestmanalive81]

@@Paracordguild exactly it doesn’t have a hoop at the end to connect to a knife.

[@pietjepuk9575]

The start up knot is a great for hands restraint 😂😂😂👍👍👍👍

[@agustinursua6917]

Podría decir a la audiencia cuanto material ha utilizado y de qué grosor, por favor. Gracias

[@kathybray7156]

Excellent demo thanks❤

[@TheWingnut58]

Great instructional!.....is there a formula for length of cordage to length of braid?

[@davids7209]

I noticed that no one responded to your question. That may be because it's not clear what you are asking. Are you inquiring that after you unravel the braid that the cord is then weaker than it was before it was braided?

[@TheWingnut58]

@@davids7209 nope, I wasn't asking about strength.....I thought my question was fairly clear..... Put another way, how does one determine what length of cordage to start with.......in other words, if I want to end up with a 1 foot braid, what length of cordage is required to start? Is there a formula to determine that?

[@davids7209]

@@TheWingnut58 Sorry I thought I was replying to someone else

[@gordbaker896]

12-13' Start with 15'.@@TheWingnut58

[@Alex_Wolf888]

Your English very good 😂😂😂

[@СергейНикитин-ь1н]

Оч. умелые ручки. Класс!!!

[@ВРАГБАНДЕР.Самоделки]

может из медной проволоки получится. браслеты продавать

[@yammz1181]

Awesome work

[@davidbumpus8574]

Great job sir, thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Escekar]

Love it. It looks like fun and relaxing…

[@AntonioDelRe-b9s]

Grazie dovevo fare una maniglia per la brompton e la faccio così come spieghi grazie ancora

[@cafemolido5459]

What is the purpose of making the two "bites" the same, if you gonna readjust them anyway? Plus how much cord yields what length of the braided end result?

[@JamesHyde-rw5uu]

My calculations after weaving or braiding a 3 inch sample (which is a little tight): I estimate 13 feet, 8 or 9 inches of paracord in 1 foot of completed weave. Or roughly 9 and 3/4 inches of paracord in 1 inch of weave.

[@maryvallavanti5012]

Can you make this into a dog leash, and how ?

[@colsanjaybajpai5747]

Very beautiful

[@yarenyal]

Do you have any advice for what purpose I can use this?

[@nunyabisnass1141]

Darn. Was really hoping this was going to be a multi-strand technique, so you could use different colours.

[@Red-Feather]

Good. Q: on the right side the extra loop goes upward, on the left the extra loop goes downward. Any reason?

[@KlausBreitkreutz]

Great tutorial !!!! Thank you !!!

[@davyyuen1880]

good tutorial, thx

[@derricktorres7540]

Nombre del tipo de nudo usado? Por favor y gracias me gustaría hacerlo en casa

[@bengolly2641]

Great tutorial!

[@kimbirghammar9053]

Very good und very simple 👍

[@canibo7274]

Thank you. 👏 👍

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