Cobra Stitch Instructions

Learn the cobra stitch with my step by step video instructions and then use your new skills to make a paracord lanyard or paracord bracelet

This knot, also known as a Solomon bar or Portuguese sinnet, is really easy to learn. It might look complicated, but it's actually quite straightforward. Soon you'll be able to do it with your eyes closed. Yes really.

Just scroll down to the project your interested in. The knot is the same in each project, but the starting points are slightly different.

For Paracord Bracelet

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Something I forgot to mention in the video is that making the tightness of the knots determines the flexibility of the bracelet. Make the knots firm, but you don't need to yank them tight with all your might. That way you'll get a bracelet with neat-looking knots that's still flexible and comfortable.

(The first paracord bracelet I made I tied the knots too tight, and the bracelet was kind of stiff and uncomfortable.)

Paracord Bracelet Page

For Paracord Lanyard

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As with the bracelet, tie the knots firmly but don't yank them really tight, otherwise your lanyard will be stiff like a board.

Paracord Lanyard Page

King Cobra Stitch

Fancy name huh? But it's really just a second layer of stitches on top of the first.

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Paracord Lanyard Page

Where to buy paracord?

Offline, you'll find paracord army surplus stores, camping stores, and outdoor equipment stores. Online, you can try amazon or eBay, who usually stock a pretty good range at reasonable prices.

Click here for paracord

Update: I used to recommend eBay or Amazon for buying paracord, but now I found a store with better prices than either of those places and adopted it as a site sponsor. It's called "Camping Survival" and they sell 550 paracord for as little as $3.99 / 50ft, which comes out as about $1 per bracelet or lanyard.

All the paracord they sell is manufactured by certified U.S. Government contractors. You can click the image to the left to visit their store.

For a limited time, they're offering a 7% discount with the coupon code "overstock"

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