What you need for how to make a military bracelet: 550 cords in your favorite color (generally it is dark green, because of military use), cord & needle, a buckle set in similar color, and scissors

step 1: prepare the head end

First, snip long enough 550 cord, fold the cord and leave the base length which meets your wrist circumference, and mark the spot where you will start your military bracelet;

Second, use string to tie a knot at the mark position that is the head end.

step 2: make the main part of bracelet

First, braid your military bracelet as the diagram shows

Second, till the length reach where you desire, leave a tiny loop as the tail end.

step 3: end the military bracelet project

Fasten the buckle parts to both ends of military bracelet and trim off the excess cords.

Our how to make a military bracelet tutorial at least presents you a basic and correct way to hand make a military bracelet. You know what? Military bracelet originates from the battle fields in Second World War and to some extend demonstrate the soldiers’ quality and patriotism. Wearing it, don’t you feel the courage and get the brave hearts as they did?