Easy DIY 4 Strand Paracord Braid

How to Tie a 4 Strand Paracord Braid with a Core and Buckle

This bracelet is made with 550 paracord. The working cords were guttered so that it would give it a flatter, more feminine look and feel. But, it works just the same without gutting the cord. The middle core is not gutted. This way gives the braid a more rounded look.

The formula for the needed cord is (wrist size in inches) / (.17). It will give you measurement in inches. For example, if you are making one for a 6.5 wrist, then youll take 6.5 / .17 = 38.23. So, youll need a little over 38 inches of cord for both cords. If you are using 4 colors, then youll need 19 inches of both color. Fused together, this will give you 38 inches. Since I used 550 cord, this formula might be a little off if you are using 450, micro cord, or even 650 and above.

Tying this works best on a paracord jig of some sort, but it is not necessary. The jig allows you to keep the core tight as you braid the cord.

Step 1.
Fuse the cords together. Dont worry about how ugly the connection looks. Youre going to hide it in the hitch.

Step 2.
Tie a hitch knot on the buckle. If you dont use buckles, you can just tie the hitch using the loop method.

Step 3.
Loosen hitch knot and run cords through so that the fused part is in between it. This will hide any ugliness.

Step 4.
Re-tighten the hitch so that it cinches down on the fused cords.

Step 5.
You can start with either side. Take that cord under the core, in between the other two cords, and down over like the pic shows.

Step 6.
Pull it down tight.

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