Paracordist How to Make a Four Strand Round Braid Loop - w/ 4 strands out 

5 years on and your video is still the best instructional, easy to follow youtube I've found, you came up 1st in my search, now I'm making braids of my own. Big thank you and best wishes to your family.

I've been making paracord items for a few weeks now and have learned quite a few knots/weaves, so you can imagine how many videos I have gone through to learn many of the techniques available to us on RU-vid. This braid however has been a struggle for me to master. Thanks to you sharing this tutorial I have watched a few times now, I can finally produce a consistent 4 strand round braid. Thank you very much!

First of your videos I have watched, just beginning my journey into tying paracord, enjoyed this quite a bit. On your comment about blocked rude people - one of the issues we have in society today is people believing they have to tolerate rude and crude behavior. We don't. I applaud your actions.

One of the clearest demonstrations of how to form a 4 strand round braid. Thank you Kevin.

Kevin once again a great tutorial. Thank you. I love the "secretary" and the kids. Youre doing a great job sir, dont change a thing. keep it up.

I really like what you have done here. I'm glad that you took it slow and you walked people through like beginners. I'm also grateful for the notes that send them to other places to learn the knots. That's pretty awesome

Really appreciate your video! This is my first time watching you and I really appreciate your comments on blocking people, there’s no reason for people leaving negative comments. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials! Keep up the good work! This video solved a problem I was having for a camera lanyard. Thanks!

That transition knot makes the whole design look so nice, clean and simple. Like it a lot, thank's for sharing!

I enjoy knowing it is safe to browse through your comments with my kids. The videos I have seen show the steps clearly and even though the background of your 'secretary' etc. has detracted from the professionalism of the piece it has never interfered with the delivery of content and information. Thank you for your vids, SUBSCRIBED.

Just got a slogKniv lanyard from this gentleman. And might I say, it was crafted with the upmost of elegance. Not one stitch mistied. Excellent work.

Kevin, I hasve watched several of your videos, and find them very instructioinal and helpful. I need the exercise to keep my small muscles and nerves trained, because of a neuromuscular disease I have, and tying your decorative knots, pyrography and several other art forms are mainstays for me! You are doing a great job of getting the informatiuon and techniques out there, and I don't care if it is accomopanied by your secretary's typing or your kids in the background!.

Wow! Thanks for showing and sharing this tutorial! I'm a newly beginner, so I'm not very used to binding yet, but I hope I'll learn and with the help of your videos I'm sure I will! This loop is very beautiful and I'm sure I will have good use of it! Best regards! / Sofia in Sweden!

just got 100 feet of 550 paracord and your videos have got me trying so many things, thanks for making them, great channel

I wanted to thank the Paracordist for these great videos. I've been a knot-head all my life but this is stepping it up a notch! I'm learning a lot and having fun. After seeing this video I tried different variations of the same idea, splicing the four strand round braid back into itself...either for a loop, or as asked, for a complete circle (necklace). I am finding that when I do it right, it turns into doubled four strand round braid (four pairs of two) I end up having a loop of four strand round braid with a lead of doubled four strand round braid...that eventually peters out to only four strands again....I can run them all through a ring and weave them back in again, making it doubled four strand all the way back to where it all started....hope that makes sense.

THIS TUTORIAL WAS VEERY HELHFUL, THANK YOU, I LIKE HOW CLEAN AND WELL DONE WAS MADE; THANKS AGAIN!!!

I have been crafting braided items (lanyards, keyfobs, whips, etc) since the late 1960's. Back then, I was working (mostly) with flat stock... leather strips, vinyl, etc. At one point, I believed it was a "lost art". Glad to see the art is coming back... Vas

This was a wonderful way of completing the loop. Thank you for this!

Fantastic videos you have! I have 3 books on paracord knotting but watching the videos done so well makes learning to do those knots so much better! Thanks. :)

Your family and friends are worth your protection. Thanks for booting the punks. As for the noise factor.... Keep doing the videos with your family in the background so we can enjoy watching them grow up. They are a national treasure.

I've been looking forever for a video like this thank you so much

Great video. I'm just starting to tie Paracord knots and Lanyards. You help us out with your time in making these videos. Thanks!!

Thanks for sharing all your time and effort in the making of these videos!Awesome!!

Thank for taking time to post these videos teaching us new knots something new to try

Great, easily understood videos! I am actually going to use leather but the techniques are the same. My project is a dog show lead with beads interspersed along the lead. I may use paracord for a core. Is there a way to create a lead with a loop on both ends? One end being the handle loop and the other end a small loop to attach a show collar?

Awesome video!!! Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate you being family friendly, that's great.

That was very well done! Not quite what I was looking for, but close, and I will use this transition in some future projects I have lined up! Thank you very much for sharing!

Kevin, thank you for a very practical & informative video. I commend you for your stand on common courtesy and look forward to your future productions. Best wishes always.

Thanks for all the info , and going slow in your video I just started and your video help me out A LOT !!!! LOL keep up the good work

Very easy to follow and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Hi There, Just want you send you my Mahalo for sharing your time and expertise! Because of you and others like you, I am enjoying a new hobby with my kids and creating personal and unique items for friends and family. I appreciate you giving of your time and talent so freely!!

Thank you for your time in making your videos. I am just beginning to do paracord projects in hopes of selling items as I am disabled and unable to work in a labor intensive career. Thanks again.

Very cool. Thanks for all your videos Kevin. I am constantly learning.

Thank you for the instruction. You answered a couple of questions I have been wrestling with.

Took me awhile, but I finally got it. The beginning, at the most critical part starting out, and the camera was pointed down a little low and I had a hard time getting a good look at how the cords started out... Other than that, it helped a lot. Thanks!!

Thank you for the video. I have spent a few days trying to work it out as I want to do a seamless 4 strand (7mm flat) round dog leash with a paracord core and I literally was about to chuck the project in the bin. I should have looked it up before.

I had no problem with this tutorial. Thank you 😊

Thank you I have been looking for a way to close the loop on this type of braid. Outspend ing job!

Good vid Kevin. thankyou for mentioning me. One thing I might suggest on your needle nose pliers is to file off the ridges so it is smooth. Less chance to catch on the paracord and snag it. I use mine all the time since like you showed you want the braiding to be consistent and using the pliers to snug things up works great.

Thanks for another great video. I'm going to have to try to incorporate this in to my next project.

Really good video! Unfortunately the link to where I can see how much cord I need for a project (neck rein for my horse in my case) doesn't work. Could you please tell me where I can find it? Thanks!

Beautiful hand work. If only I could figure out what you're doing! Will look in your other vids. Great stuff!

Thanx!! I just bought some paracord and plan to try to make my own dog show lead. I just need to figure out how to incorporate the chain into the design so it's a Martingale lead. I think this video might have just given me the way to accomplish that :-)

That is a great help, I have done a couple lanyards where I put the keyring on the loop where I start the 4strain round braid but then I have a hard time finding a way to connect the other end to make the neck loop..

Thanks so much, I was struggling before I saw this!

Kevin, again your video was an excellent presentation, of the four strand round braid with a loop back into itself will work on my projects to, and I too missed your children in the background playing. Thank you again for your video. Regards, Sunny De Coster

Awesome instructional. Thanks, man.

I’d love to see that done with leather lacing. I think that would look pretty cool.

Wow! thanks for teaching me the 4 strand braid! This is my 1st dog leash & I messed up because I put a clip at the end so I guess I need to start over- unless there's a way to make the loop with the loose ends. . .

I want to Thank You for the remark "Finnish tying one knot before going on to the next" It was nice to finally hear what I think sometimes. Videos are great!!! '

thanks bro, i have been trying to learn this for awhile...very simple braid explained so even an ejiot like me can understand.

Hey Kevin... I've been subbed to your channel for a few years...I was reviewing this vid again to keep it fresh and funny thing...I still never notice typing in the background until you mention it...I rather enjoy having your kids and the other interruptions in the background... Kinda has that reality of a family man appeal...

Thank you for your time to make this great video.

Am new to this world- that's beautiful. Loved your message, too.

At last! A answer to a question which has plagued me for a loooong time.Thanks.

super helpful, used this to make my dog leashes!

That is a really cool braid i like the finished product!!!

Endlich mal eine Anleitung mit der man wirklich arbeiten kann. Nach dem 4. Versuch und Schlaflosigkeit hat es endlich Click gemacht. Daumen hoch👍😁

Brilliant! I am new to paracording and found this tutorial easy to follow so a big thank you .

Thanks for sharing so much of your knowledge and talents, you make it very simple to follow along. Be well, be Blessed.

I am make piggin strings for some cowboys and I use the 4 strand braid. This is going to come in handy when I can't use a ring and need to make my own loop. Thank you for posting this.

Hi, I'm sorry you have to deal with rude, inconsiderate people. I just wanted to take a minute to say how much I appreciate you putting the time and effort into making these tutorials. You were the catalyst to getting my 17 year old son to start spending time with me and we are having a blast learning from you and playing with paracord together. Thanks so much!

What a great video and your website is awesome! Thank-you for sharing your expertise.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

best paracord channel i have seen

As always I enjoy your videos. In this one you made a reference to your blog on determining the length of cord needed. I have not been able to find that. Would you please post a link to that or publish that in some way? Many thanks and I always enjoy the kids visiting the tutorials.

Great video, thanks for all the details. Should be easy to turn this into a clean hat band for my father in-law.

Hello. Thank you for the video, I am learning a lot. I was wondering if you have the same method for an 8-strand braid. I am totally new to this and need to learn how to make a secure eye at both ends. I guess this is two different questions, but please let me know if you have any guidance on this. Thanks.

Dude you rock, have just gotten into paracord braiding. looking to make some duck call lanyards. Thanks for your videos and education that you offer. God bless

Thank you for all your vids I find them very helpful

Your instructions are very good and have helped me alot. Thanks and God Bless

I wanted to see how you ended a 4 strand round braid and work it back on itself. I liked what you did by using a wall knot, however that is something I have to learn better. What would be the next knot to use to bring a project to it's finish? I appreciate what you said about keeping your videos, etc. clean cut and no bullying. Very nicely said, and I highly respect that. Thank you for your video. Dana

Awesome video. I finally understand this knot.

New viewer here and i have to say what a great tutorial video. Paracord braiding is an awsome Art Form not to mention absolutely handy craft to know. Well done you have a new subscriber as well. Oh and i give you my word as a Retired Marine no bad language and or insulting comments.

Looks awesome! Great video

You have a very nice manner on your videos. I have a question, I’m looking to make a short braided rope with I loop on each end. Please correct me if I’m wrong but it seems that all the strength of this loop is where one cord goes around one loop in the end of the rope. So essentially the loop is only as strong as one paracord? All I missing something?

This was really helpful, thanks a million :)

Thank you I been on a dog leash 2 hours This made it easy I didn't notice someone typing into you said something about it

Hi, Kevin. love your vids.... How do you figure out how much cord you will need for your projects? Thanks man

Hi, I’m new to this and heard you mention a video about getting the right length of cord for a job. Could you please point me into the right direction? I like how you explain stuff! Cheers

Lovin that!!!! Thank you for that!!!! It was one of the missing link to my hopefully soon to be my own made agility leash.. :D Thanks!!

I recently discovered you channel and I want to thank you for sharing your great ideas. I love your work and I am fascinated by knots. I am wondering if you have a video on your skogkniv lanyard. I just learned the turks head knot but I am unsure as to how you combined the the 4 strand round braid with the turks head knot. Thank you for sharing. Let me know if there is a link. Thanks

Thank you so much, this helped me a lot!

Great video Kevin, Thanks for sharing!

I love watching you work. Totally agree with the typing in the background & the comment friendly atmosphere! Question, unless I missed it, how far down do you fold, or make the loops to start your braid for the handle. This is my first leash so I'm a little befuddled. :)

Very nice, I like your style!!!

thanks for this excellent video! actually, i am busy trying a 6 strand round braid, making a short leash. could you pls show me how to do the ending on either a snap hook or a hand loop without getting a big, fat and ugly knob... i can't wait to get your proposal!

Thanks for the video ... but I have a question ... How do you determine how much paracord to use for a certain length lanyard ??? Again Thanks for the info and vid. ! Great help for me.

nevermind. After I posted I found your blog. Thanks for your work.

Love your videos have learned allot from them.

Well done i love your tutorials

Absolutely brilliant - Thanks Kevin. I will be trying this for a new Leash. It appears so seamless. I hope I can get mine as neat. No reason not to is there? if I follow all your tips. Cheers.

thank you for this video - this was far easier than what I was trying to do before I found this one!

Great video Kevin. Thanks.

Have you come across any videos or sites that show how to do full halters for horse? Not just the noseband?

Hey Paracordist! If I wanted a loop on the other end as well how would I splice that with the four strands I have at the end of my braid? It’s easier making one at the start but how would I secure it on the other end?

I'm trying to do a cobra lanyard and haven found I good way to do it.. what would you recommend

Thats very cool to hear! Thanks for sharing that.

Thnks for knowledge sir. Really appreciate it for sharing the knot. 🤝👍

Have you ever made barrel reins for horses it has a flat braid in it with two to four knots an usually have a round braid in the middle I'm wondering how the burn the ends of them in a triangle shape to finish them so they can be adjusted

I need instructions to make a Uniform shoulder braid (like worn on ROTC uniforms.) Can you do a video on that??