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How Much Paracord Do I Need?(Post)
Don't you hate it when you find a paracord tutorial that doesn't tell you how much cord you need? Me too. Here are a couple of basic tips to follow when planning out yo ...
Spring Cleaning Hacks: Unwind and Organize(Post)Smart Ways to Store and Organize Your Paracord (2026 Guide) One of the most frustrating parts of working with paracord isnt the weaving or completeing complicated knots... it's dealing with tangled ...
Which Paracord Jig Should You Buy?(Post)So, you've decided you need a paracord bracelet jig. You want to increase your speed while keeping a high level of quality. If you operate a custom paracord business, o ...
How to Get Chosen for the Monday Medley(Post)If you follow us on Facebook, you probably see a couple posts each week talking about the "Monday Medley". We love getting pictures from our customers and fans. Monday Medle ...
Knot Interested: Got the Bends(Post)No we aren't talking about decompression sickness today. We are continuing our exploration of knot types. Next up: BENDS! (however I couldn't resist thinking up some c ...
The Jig Is Up - Benefits of a Paracord Jig(Post)The paracord jig is a tool that is often overlooked. They really help you out when you need you need it most, which is when you need both hands. Too many times I've taped my bracelet ...
5 Ways to Store & Organize Your Paracord(Post)Have you ever looked for your favorite paracord color only to find it in a large & tangled knot? Who has the time (or patience) to clean up this mess? Paracord is supposed to be fun and rel ...
3 Paracord Crafts to SharmROCK your St. Patrick's Day(Post)Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you know why we celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland? Here's a quick history for you - "Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron s ...
How to Host A Paracord Workshop(Post)Here on the Paracord Planet Blog, we talk a lot about techniques and materials needed for paracord crafting, but not as much about the social aspect of the craft. I've h ...
You Asked.... We Answered! (Q & A) (Post)A while back, I asked you all on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if you had any questions for the experts at Paracord Planet. It was fun seeing your questions and here are our responses! ...
Which Fid?(Post)What Is a Fid? When I first started crafting with paracord, I had no idea what a paracord fid was. For those of you who find yourself in the same boat as I was, the ...
Uses for Coreless Paracord(Post)Coreless paracord is paracord with the inner strands removed. While it is not as strong as 550 paracord, it has a lot of great uses, nonetheless. To get coreless pa ...
The Final Strand II: Real Paracord Survival Stories (Post)Last blog we aimed to answer the question: Does anyone acally use their Paracord bracelets, or keychains when it mattered? Turns out yes. And not just in the woods. In this second round of stories, t ...
Mastering Monkey Fists(Post)Monkey fists may seem like an unachievable knot to the beginner crafter, but with a little bit of practice and the right tools, they can be a relatively quick to ma ...
How to Replace Drawstrings on Hoodies and Sweatpants(Post)If you are reading this right as it is posted, next week is Earth Week. This is a good time for us to think about how we are impacting our beautiful green planet. Regardless of your views ...
Replace Zipper Pulls with Paracord(Post)Whether you have a broken zipper pull or just want to change your zipper pulls out for something that better matches your style, this guide will take you through ma ...
One Tree Hammock Setup with Paracord(Post)Have you ever wanted to set up a hammock, only to find that there are no two trees close enough together? This one-tree method allows you to use a single tree or pole to ha ...
Grog's Animated Knots(Post)If you're an experienced paracord crafter, you've probably heard of the Animated Knots by Grog website. For those of you that don't know, animatedknots.com is the most popul ...
Guide to Modern Macramé(Post)What is Macramé? My generation missed the 70's—and that is definitely okay. It does mean, though, that I missed out on some things. Things like bellbottoms, afro ...
Paracord in Space: How A Bit of String Saved The Hubble(Post)My favorite fact to spout about Paracord is that it's been used in space. Not only inside a spaceship, mind you, but in cold, dark, oxygen-free outer space. While the Paracord that NASA used was n ...