How do you tie a three string lanyard?

Cut three strings: two that are twice the desired ending length of the lanyard, and one that is three times the size of one of the shorter strings. Tie all three strings in a knot by folding the strings so that there is a loop and pulling the end of the strings through the loop. Pull tightly to secure the knot.

What’s the best way to start a lanyard?

Bring the original right end through and around the first loop. Bring the right tip of the cord end down so that it crosses overtop both sides of the first loop while sliding under the segment in the middle. Tug on the original right tip to pull it through. Weave the original right end back through the center of the developing knot.

How do you attach a lanyard to a key ring?

End the lanyard by tying the final strings in a knot.. To attach this lanyard to a key ring, create a loose knot instead of a tightened one and pass the key ring or hook hole through the loop of the knot before tightening. Cut three strings of lace that are twice the size of the desired length.

What kind of cord should I use to make a lanyard?

Use a cord that is roughly twice the length of the lanyard you plan to make. In general, the best type of cord for making this type of lanyard is a specific kind of nylon rope called paracord. Paracord is both incredibly strong and highly durable while also very light and soft against the skin. Form a flat loop near one end of the cord.

What’s the best way to make a lanyard?

Once you have the basic box pattern down, you can let loose with patterns that use three strands (creating the six-way lanyards, above). Let’s get wild, people! Scoubi-Doggle’s written lanyard pattern instructions (corrected link) are as concise as possible, and the photos of each step don’t hurt either.

What kind of plastic is a lanyard made of?

Lanyards (also called scoubidous, scoobies, boondoggles, scooby doggles, gimps, and rexlaces, among other things, which makes for an interesting Googling experience) are made with strips of flexible, colorful plastic, resulting in neat designs.

How many strings do you need for a box stitch?

As you will see the box stitch will be using 2 strings, the length of them will depend on what you want to make, for a key chain usually will need a 1.5-2.5 meters for a string.