Round Braid |
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Description: The Round Braid is very easy to make, and it's a great decorative knot for Paracord Bracelets. If made with fine materials, you can use it to make rings and necklaces as well.
In the images below, the yellow cord is Color A, and the blue is Color B. You can click on them, and larger photos will come up in a new window. |
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I found this knotting technique in the website called " Fusion Knots" , developed by J. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to visit his website, by clicking on the link or image. His knot gallery contains video tutorials for a variety of very unique and appealing designs. |
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Step 1: You need two cords, each at least 60 inches long. Mentally label the first cord, Color A (green). Make a loop in the center, crossing right over left.
Pass the other strand (Color B - yellow) through the loop, and line up the center of it with the other cord. It should rest horizontal when you first start out. |
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Step 2: Move the Color B cord down, so it's near the crossing point of the first loop.
Bring the left portion over the front of the cross. Bring the right portion to the back of the cross.
Finally, cross the two ends, so that the portion in back goes over the front. |
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Tip: The Color A cord (green) should always stay on the board, so the ends move side to side. The Color B cord (yellow) is arranged so it moves front to back.
If you were to turn the Color B cord sideways, the crossing point is also right to left. But I find it easier to arrange it front to back.
Reduce the size of the first loop by pulling on the ends. If you are making a bracelet or necklace, you can leave that loop larger, to form a clasp. |
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Step 3: The Color B cord is next. Pass the left portion under the Color A cord that is now on the left.
The right portion goes over the right end.
Cross the ends of the Color B cord, right over left. and pull on the ends to tighten the loop. |
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Step 4: The Color A cord is next. Remember it goes front to back when you bring it over the crossing point of Color B.
Cross the back half over the front to complete the loop. Dont' forget to tighten it. |
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To continue, repeat steps 3 and 4, until the braid is the size you want. |
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Step 5: Depending on what you are making with the Round Braid, you may need to finish it with another type of knot. Here I used the Square Knot to secure the braid. |
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