Choose your favourite colours and make a simple box knot (full instructions below!) to form this survival keychain in 15 minutes or less. These paracord keychains are fun and easy to make, and they can be unraveled for use in an emergency!
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How much paracord does it take to make a keychain?
This will all depend on the length of keychain you’d like to make. By using 6 feet of paracord (3 feet of each colour) you should be able to make a keychain that’s just over 3 inches long. The longer keychains that you see in our pictures are are 4-1/2 inches long, and they were made with 8 feet of paracord (4 feet of each colour).
How do you finish a paracord keychain?
To finish a paracord keychain you will need to cut the excess paracord and then melt the ends with a lighter. Melting the paracord ends stops the unfinished edges from unravelling. It also makes the cord end wider, therefore keeping the knots in place. Make sure you cut and melt the cords one at a time. If you cut all four cords at once there’s a chance your knots will loosen or fall apart. This way of finishing the keychain also allows you to easily take the keychain apart if you need to use the paracord in an emergency situation.
What is the use of a paracord keychain?
These paracord keychains are great for holding your keys, of course. But they also make a cute backpack charm, luggage tag, or zipper pull! The main advantage of paracord keychains is that they can be taken apart. The paracord can then be used in any number of wilderness survival situations, such as:
Replace a broken bootlace or shoelace Tie a tarp to a tree for shelter Secure your tent stakes Tie a snare Fashion a splint with a branch and some paracord Tie a simple sling or use the paracord as a tourniquet Use the inner cords for makeshift fishing line
Tie one simple knot to make this super cool paracord keychain! Parachute cord is strong and versatile, and it’s a great material for crafting. These box knot keychains are such a fun camping craft, perfect for sleepovers, summer camp, and Scouts.
Here’s even more knotted craft ideas:
How to Make a Paracord Bracelet
Paracord Snake
How to Make a Macrame Keychain Paracord Lanyard
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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