How to Make a Loop in a Para Cord

Para cord is a thin nylon cord, typically between 4 mm and 6 mm in diameter. The cord gets its name from its original use on parachutes, but it is now used as utility line for many purposes. Adding a loop into any cord, para cord included, is easily done with the alpine butterfly knot. This handy knot adds an enclosed loop into the existing line, allowing items or people to be clipped into the line.

Instructions

    • 1

      Open your palm and wrap the para cord around your hand twice. Bring the second wrap up to your fingertips. Finish the second wrap down near your thumb.

    • 2

      Pull the top wrap down and over the bottom wrap, making a loop. Pull the top wrap through the bottom wrap and then remove the whole loop knot from your hand. You will see a basic "butterfly" formation in the cord.

    • 3

      Continue to pull the loop up through the knot until the whole knot tightens around the main line, with the loop extending up and out from the cord.

    • 4

      Pull the two sides of the para cord out from each other to further tighten the loop on the main cord.