Step 1

Make a loop in a single piece of cord. This loop will need to be the length of the intended design.
Step 3

Bring the strand up and underneath the core strands and out the loop made in step 2.
Step 5

Bring the strand over the core strands and then up and back under the core strands out the loop.
Step 6

Bring the core strand and that is sticking out at the top back down and inside the knot.
Step 8

Bring the strand under the core strands and then back over the core strands and out the loop.
Step 10

Repeat steps 8 and 9, and continue tying until you’ve reached the desired length.
Step 12

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