In this tutorial we tie the 3 color Mated snake knot paracord bracelet.This bracelet has lately become quite popular. It is made using the snake knot (2 strand wall knot). In fact, multiple snake knots are interwoven together to make an eye catching bracelet design.
In this tutorial we tie the 3 color version. but you could do it in more or less colors, depending on your preference. The principle of tying the bracelet can be applied widely.
So, let’s see what you will need to tie the bracelet:
Supplies
You will need:
- paracord 550. For a 3 color version I would recommend 3 cords of at least 6 feet each
- a 5/8 inch bracelet buckle
- a lacing needle (optional)
- a bracelet jig (optional)
- lighter
- scissors.
With these items at the ready, let’s begin!
Mated snake knot paracord bracelet tutorial
The bracelet is made by interweaving snake knots. Observe how one row of the bracelet is made, then apply it to all the other rows.
Start by attaching your cords.
Feed the ends through one buckle end and make sure that both ends of the cords are equal in length.
Start your work with the color on the left. Place the right cord over the left.
Go under and back to the right.
With your left cord go under the right cord.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left. First snake knot completed!
We now move on to the second color.
Take your right end and place it over the left.
Go through the right loop of the first snake knot, then under and to the right side.
With your left cord go under the right cord.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left.
Second snake knot completed. Now the third.
Place your right end over the left.
Go through the right loop of the second knot, then under and back to the right side.
With your left cord go under the right cord.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left.
Tighten up. With this we have completed a row of snake knots.
We will do all the next rows in the exactly the same way. Just as a recap, let’s make a second row:
The right cord goes over the left.
Then back and under to the right side.
The left goes under the right.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left.
Snake knot tied. Now the second knot.
The right cord goes over the left.
Through the right loop of the first knot, then under and back to the right.
The left goes under the right.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left. Second snake knot tied. Now the third one.
Place the right end over the left.
Through the right loop of the second knot and then under and back to the right side.
With your left go under the right.
Then over the top and into the loop on the left.
Tighten. Continue row after row until sufficient length is achieved.
Once you have completed the weaving, it is time to finish the bracelet.
Feed the ends through the top of the other buckle end.
On the bottom (underside) of the bracelet tuck the ends into the snake knots. I recommend under at least 4 knots.
This will bulk up the bracelet. To reduce the bulk you may want to remove the inner strands out of the ends before tucking them in.
Once the ends are tucked, the bracelet is done!
Enjoy your bracelet!
A video tutorial on the bracelet is also available:
WOW, This is beautiful and the bright colors are a lot easier to follow. Thank you for posting this.