Cobra knot
The knot most people start with. Two working ends alternate around a core, producing a flat braid with a ladder on the.
OpenTen knots worth knowing
Ten knots, each with the steps, the amount of cord it uses and a tutorial to watch it tied.
King cobra
A cobra worked a second time over the first. Twice the material, twice the width, and a noticeably firmer piece.
OpenSnake knot
A round knot that produces a firm, slightly spiralling rope. It uses less cord than a cobra for the same length.
OpenFishtail
A flat pattern that reads as a series of V shapes. Slimmer than a cobra and quicker to tie once the rhythm is there.
OpenTrilobite
A wide, ridged pattern that looks considerably harder than it is. Popular for statement bracelets and for wide collars.
OpenSolomon and its variations
Solomon is the same family as the cobra, worked with variations in the crossing that change the face of the braid.
OpenKumihimo braids
A Japanese braiding technique worked on a foam disk. Eight or more strands produce a round braid that no flat knot can.
OpenRound braid
A braid rather than a knot. Round, flexible and the standard construction for a lead that has to run through the hand.
OpenSliding knot closures
A closure made from cord alone. It suits bracelets that have to slip on and off without a buckle.
OpenMonkey fist
Three sets of turns at right angles to each other, tightened around a core. Round, dense and the most satisfying knot.
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