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Monkey fists

2010-10-04T23:20:00.000+03:00

This design makes an attractive/decorative end to any paracord.

Simply adding some stitching gives you an idea of what possibilities you can get with these...

Left to right: King cobra in Grey - Cobra in Int Orange - Snake in OD & Black

I use a light weight cotton based ball (not polystryrene) for the center of the monkeys fist. The diameter of the monkeys fist is 4cm.

Snake stitch

2010-08-28T10:11:00.000+03:00

This stitch makes for a very attractive lanyard, due to the way the two lengths of paracord are knotted. This type of lanyard is best suited to a longer type of lanyard as it does have a small amount of flex in it.

90cm used as a neck lanyard with an attachment for a whistle:

110cm used as a neck lanyard with an attachment for a camera:

King cobra and cobra stitch

2010-08-28T10:05:00.000+03:00

The cobra stitch has got to be the most widely used stitch, it has been made into lanyard, key fobs, bracelets and even watch straps.
People often ask what is the difference between the king cobra and cobra stitch. Basically the king cobra is another cobra stitch on top of an existing cobra stitch. The picture below demonstrates this:

Made in either one or two colours this makes for a really nice looking lanyard. The picture below shows different combinations of colours and clip size:

I have also made these smaller cobra key fobs for those who want the cobra style but not the bulk of a larger lanyard:

Square stitch and zipper pullers

2010-08-28T10:00:00.000+03:00

The sqaure stitch is a very common and robust stitch used my lanyard makers.
Made in either one or two colours this makes for a really nice looking lanyard. The picture below shows different combinations of colours and clip size:

A short version of the square stitch is great for zipper puller on your rucksacks or outdoor clothing:

Key fobs and tool tags

2010-08-28T09:20:00.000+03:00

One great use for paracord is to attach it to you small tools, torches or keys.
Here are a few examples in use:

Here are a few more different styles. They are made from either a square or round stitch with one of the many rings or clips I have to offer: