Decorative Knots
Cobra Knot
Solomon bar, Portuguese sinnet
DIFFICULTY ●●○○○
Alternating square-knot passes tied around a core pair of strands, building a flat, ridged bar. The default weave for paracord survival bracelets everywhere.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Easy, rhythmic, and productive — a bracelet's worth takes minutes once the alternation clicks. Also genuinely useful for wrapping handles and dressing straps.
Where it fails
The only real failure mode is forgetting to alternate sides, which twists the bar into a spiral. (Do it on purpose and that spiral is its own attractive variant.)
Quick facts
| Type | Flat sinnet |
| Base | Alternating square knots |
| Cord | Paracord classic |
| Best for | Bracelets, handle wraps |