Discover how to use versatile paracord to create attractive and useful survival bracelets, lanyards, straps, wraps, keychains, and more. Perfect for the beginning paracordist, this book takes you step by step through all the knots and wraps you need to know.

Discover the endless possibilities with paracord! Whether you’re camping, hiking, or simply on a walk, cordage is one of the most useful and important items a person can have. From creating fire with paracord to making a compass, author Bryan Lynch shares his expert knowledge on over 60 projects pertaining to paracord, as well as 7 ways to carry it, the fundamentals of survival, and gear list tips.

Todd Mikkelsen's Paracord! offers a diverse collection of projects that utilize parachute cords—known around the world as paracord. Used by paratroopers and other military personnel during World War II, this lightweight nylon rope is now one of the most sought-after materials by crafters. Its durability and flexibility make it perfect for creating everyday accessories such as belts, bracelets, buckles, necklaces, dog leashes and collars, key chains, and more. As you will see in Mikkelsen's book, this rope comes in various colors, from army green to hot pink, making it easy to personalize every type of project. In Paracord!, you'll find step-by-step instructions that take you through every project. Each step is accompanied by a photo that clearly illustrates the process. In addition to learning how to make these accessories, Mikkelsen also includes introductory chapters preparing your paracord for crafting, tying different types of knots, and caring for and cleaning your completed paracord projects.

MAKE IT COOL WITH PARACORD Incredibly strong, spectacular in its colors and amazingly versatile, paracord is the ideal material for crafting stylish and functional items. Using easy-to-follow, step-by-step photos, this full-color guide shows how to master dozens of projects, including: •Braids for fun bracelets and watchbands •Weaves for one-of-a-kind leashes and luggage straps •Wraps for tough knife and flashlight handles •Knots for decorative lanyards and clasps •Bars for handy ropes and keychains

Presents step-by-step instructions for completing twenty-two projects from paracord --rope originally developed for parachute suspension lines in World War II.

Step-by-step projects utilizing this ideal material for tons of crafts due to its durability and flexibility! Parachute cord, which is now universally known as paracord, is a lightweight nylon rope originally used by paratroopers during World War II. It is now employed as a general purpose utility cord by military personnel and civilians alike. Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts have made “survival bracelets” from paracord, which are meant to be unraveled when needed to secure cargo, lash together poles, and fix broken straps and laces. As more colors become available, crafters are discovering that paracord makes an excellent material for fun and stylish friendship bracelets, lanyards, belts, dog leashes, key chains, and more. Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of people with a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Practical Paracord Projects contains ideas from a number of authors who show just how easy it is to make virtually anything from paracord. Practical Paracord Projects provides step-by-step instructions on a variety of useful and fun objects involving paracord. Guided by detailed photographs, the reader will create such practical and unusual projects as: A laptop harness A can koozie An eyeglass lanyard A hanging chair Sandals A leatherman pouch And much more!