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Make your own Dog Leash with Paracord | Instructions DIY kit
Do you want to braid a dog leash of Paracord yourself? Here you find instructions, photos and videos for the braids Kara Yatsu, 4 Strand Round Double Braid and the Herringbone.
Did you buy a Paracord DIY kit 'Make your own dog leash'? On this page you will find the instructions for braiding this leash. You can, of course, also make these braids without this kit, you can find the materials you need on the product page.
With the materials in the kit you could use countless different braiding patterns. Instructions for these 3 braids are given here:
- Kara Yatsu
- 4 Strand Round Double Braid
- Herringbone
At the end it will be explained how to finish your dog leash and how to make a keychain with rope leftovers.
Braid the Kara Yatsu
Kara Yatsu is a braid which is made with a Kumihimo disc. Kuhimino is a traditional Japanese art form of making braids and cords. In this video you will learn how to braid the Kara Yatsu with 8 strands of Paracord and a Kumihimo Disc. It is convenient to have the tools below at your hobby table.
- Paracord Type III needle
- Kumihimo disc
- Crochet hook
- Gas burner
- Scissors
- Smoothing tool/spoon
Kara Yatsu Instructions
- Move no. 1 to no. 11 and no. 2 to no. 24
- Move no. 18 to no. 8 and no. 17 to no. 27
- Move no. 9 to no. 17 and no. 26 to no. 18
- Move no. 25 to no. 1 and no. 10 to no. 2
- Move no. 27 to no. 26 and no. 8 to no. 9
- Repeat steps 1 through 5.
You can download the Kara Yatsu instructions here.
Kara Yatsu video tutorial
Check out the Kara Yatsu braid in the MatchMaker!
Braid the Herringbone
The Herringbone braid is a rectangular design with four sides and can be used in various projects. This braid is suitable for macramé, jewelry making, bracelets, dog leashes and so much more! 'Herringbone' is popular because it is easy to braid and learn and it can be used for many projects.
To make the Herringbone braid, the tools below will be useful.
- Paracord Type III needle
- Crochet hook
- Gas burner
- Scissors
- Smoothing tool/spoon
Herringbone video tutorial
Check out the Herringbone braid in the MatchMaker!
Braid the 4 Strand Round Double Braid
This braid is ideal for a variety of projects. It is most commonly used to braid dog leashes, but it is also often used in the equestrian world. This braid is round and lies comfortably in the hand.
To make this 4 Strand Round Double Braid we advise you to work with the following tools.
- Paracord Type III needle
- Gas burner
- Scissors
4 Strand Round Double Braid video tutorial
Check out the 4 Strand Round Double Braid in the MatchMaker!
How to finish your dog leash
The finishing of the dog leash can be done in different ways.
Adding beads
Thread the bead onto the rope. Cut it to the length of your choice. Slide the bead to 0.5cm from the end. Heat the end and press it flat against the bead using, for example, a teaspoon.
Cutting off
Cut off all remaining strands as short as possible. Now heat all the ends and push them as far as possible into the diamond knot so you see it as little as possible.
Unravelling
Cut the strands to the length of your choice and fray them. You can do this with a sharp object (for example a Paracord needle). You can see an example of this in the Herringbone tutorial.
How to make a keychain
Do you have any cord left after finishing? You can then choose to make a (key)chain out of the left over strands. It is up to you how many strands to use.
The video shows how to make a keychain with 4 strands (i.e. two ropes because they are folded in half). If you take 4 ropes (and thus work with 8 strands), you can follow the same tutorial by working with 4 pairs instead of using all 8 strands separately.
