How to Spiral Braid a Lanyard

The spiral braid stitch, which is the stitch normally used to make a lanyard, uses four strands of fabric, leather, cord or other braiding material. It can be used to make various creative projects including, bracelets, key chains, zipper pulls and other crafts, and it is simple to learn. Try using strands of different colors or materials to add variety to your braided project.

Things You'll Need

  • Two long strands of braiding material
  • Lanyard or other hook
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Instructions

    • 1

      Thread the two strands of braiding material through the lanyard or other hook that will connect at the top of your braid. Pull them through so that you have four even strands.

    • 2

      If you are using two different colors of braiding material--which is helpful when learning-- hold the strands so that the colors alternate from left to right before braiding.

    • 3

      Take the farthest-right strand, pull it behind the two center strands, and then pull it through and around the center-left strand. Hold that strand and the two center strands securely.

    • 4

      Take the left-most strand, pull it behind the two center strands, and then pull it through and around the center-right strand.

    • 5

      Repeat steps three and four. If you began with two different color strands, you should now have two strands of the same color in the middle.

    • 6

      At this point you have created one stitch. To complete your braid, continue to repeat steps three and four until the braid reaches the desired length.