Trilobite Knot Keychain

by Michael Danzi in Outside > Knots

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Trilobite Knot Keychain

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Finding the Supplies

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Paracord 5 ft for 2 colors
Tape
Lighter
Knife
Keychain

Putting It on the Tape

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Put the 2 same size paracord ropes end two end find the middle by making the opposite 2 end to meet. Put that middle on the tape

Lay It Out

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Lat it out as I did so. Color : other color : color : other color

Starting the Weave

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Start knotting your rope

Do the Weave

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Start one of the cords and make it go up the under 1 over 2 and under 1. Do the opposite for the next one. Go up then over 1 under 2 then over 1. Make sure both colors CROSS.

Other Side

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Here's a picture of the other side

Tips

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Light both of the ends to make it easier to weave it . CAUTION CAN GET VERY HOT. I am not responsible for any injuries.The sticker tape the better. If you do the rope that is going under the 2 ropes he easier. The ropes have to cross each other.

Repeat

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Keep repeating the process without doing the knot. Be carful not to twist the cords

Tie It Off and Cut and Light

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Tie it at the end. Cut the part you were weaving with and tuck it in the last weave. Using a lightest link them together. Cut the long part at the bottom and link that

Adding It to the Keychain

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Open the part of the keychain and stick the 2 ends it. Keep sliding it down until it locks in. (Feel free to add a monkey fist that I showed how to do to).

You Are Done

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Enjoy attach it to a backpack as an idea.