Learn to make useful tools, fun projects and handy gifts with paracord—one of the world’s strongest and most durable cords.

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