A single color knot, this technique creates a slim, tight pattern that is ideal for places where a thinner cord is desired such and zipper pulls or lanyards. The snake knot is also suitable for all thicknesses of cord and is a versatile, easy technique to master.

Difficultly level: Easy
Time required: 15 minutes

Things to do:
Black parachute cord – or other colors of your choice

Things to do:
1. Find your center and fold your length of cord in half.

2. Cross the left hand leg over the right to form a loop.

3. Pull the (new) right hand leg into another loop and pass it through the first loop.

4. Pull to tighten. This completes the set up for this knot, adjust the top loop accordingly now.

5. Draw the right hand leg over the left and then under both legs.

6. Loop the left hand leg under the tail of the right, over the two legs and through the loop you just created with the right hand leg.

7. Pull to tighten and repeat until you have reached the desired length.