Cobra stitch paracord length

[ganstey]

Bit of a strange one this...

I've just made up an emergency paracord bracelet using a kit from The Bushcraft Store. Now I've finished it I'm inspired to have a go at using Cobra stitch (think that's what its called) to make a few other things.

What I want to know is what is the ratio between the length of cord, and the final braided length in cobra stitch. I know it will depend upon the diameter of the cord and how tightly you pull each 'stitch', but a rough idea would be good enough. If no-one has worked this out previously, then I'll just have to undo the whole thing, measure it and redo it :yikes: I'd rather not have to do this as I've already done that 3 times to correct mistakes

Cheers

 

[wattsy]

i think a basic rule is for every inch of cobra stitch you need a foot of cord not sure though

 

[3bears]

I tie mine pretty tight, but find for about every 3cm in length I go through a good 30cm in paracord, so easy would be 10/1 for working out lengths

HTH!

 

[ganstey]

Thanks guys - 10:1 / 12:1 seems about right. Might have to think again about my idea!

 

[maddave]

i think a basic rule is for every inch of cobra stitch you need a foot of cord not sure though

That's what I use and if you're doing something longer than a bracelet add 6" for good measure (another 1/2 inch of cobrastitch)

 

[dave53]

hi dave thanks again for doing that paracord bracelet tutorial at the meet i havant taken it of regards dave

 

[ganstey]

That's what I use and if you're doing something longer than a bracelet add 6" for good measure (another 1/2 inch of cobrastitch)

Will do. I have an idea in mind and was trying to work out an order-of-magnitude so I knew how much to buy. It'll be rounded up to whatever the next length they sell is anyway.

Cheers.