Super Easy Sailor Knot Bracelet for Valentine's Day

Close up of pink and gray sailor knot bracelet with words "Sailor Knot Bracelet"

I absolutely love to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my little boys but between my sisters, mom, and friends, sometimes I need a gift like this Sailor Knot Bracelet that’s a bit more sophisticated and calorie-free! I’m super excited to be participating in the Valentine edition of Craft Lightening sponsored by The Country Chic Cottage, 30 Minute Crafts, and 100 Directions. Once you get the hang of making the knot, you can totally make this Sailor Knot Bracelet in 15 minutes!

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Tying The Sailor Knot

If you’ve never made a Sailor’s Knot before, they can look kinda tricky to make but never fear, I’ve got a super handy quick video to help! I used two different colored paracords but you’re more than welcome to use different supplies. Between paracords, bungees, leather, and hemp, you’ve got tons of options for customizing this bracelet.

Sailor Knot Bracelet

Materials:

Craft Cord (Paracord, Bungee, Leather, Hemp, etc.)
Pinch End Findings
Lighter or Jewelry Glue
Jewelry Pliers

Step One. Cut two 30″ strands of your cord. You can choose contrasting colors for a dramatic look or keep it simple with the same color. You could even customize the look for each bracelet based on what the gift recipient would like! Follow the quick video below to create the sailors knot (Music: Buddy – Bensound.com).

Step Two. Once you’ve got your knot made, wrap around your wrist to get the approximate size you’ll need. Keep in mind that whatever findings you use to cap the ends might add an additional bit of length.

Step Three. Depending on what cording you use, you might want to consider burning or gluing the ends to prevent fraying. You’re going to want to keep this Sailor Knot Bracelet around for a long time!

Using a fire lighter to seal the edges of the paracord.

Step Four. Use the jewelry pliers to pinch findings onto the end of the cords. Done and done!

Forever Intertwined

Put this bracelet in a little box and it makes the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any teen, girlfriend, or mom. The knot can be a bit of a bother while you’re still learning but once you get the hang of it, you can whip these babies out super fast! Hope you guys enjoy making this super easy Sailor Knot Bracelet for Valentine’s Day or just because!