How to Crochet a Romanian Cord

Romanian cords are flat cords with a striking texture that is the same on both sides. They're a perfect option for things like drawstrings, ties, bag handles, straps, or even belts! The easy technique starts with 2 setup stitches, and then is just one simple stitch repeated for the desired length of your cord.
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[@NullOminous]

You are a life-saver! I was so, so stuck trying to understand written instructions of how to do this for a bag strap. My brain couldn't comprehend it at all. Thank you so much for explaining this so efficiently!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Glad it helped! Sometimes you just need to SEE it :)

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

Same here, it was very confusing when it was written but I got it immediately after watching this video ^^

[@StitchesnScraps]

@@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890 yay! :)

[@judilennon4908]

Great instructions. The only one that slowly and patiently took the time to explain this confusing procedure in explicit detail. I watched others and came back to this one. Then, suddenly, I got it!! Thank you for your talent and patience. Highly recommend!!

[@StitchesnScraps]

thank you for your comment! :)

[@cynthiadarmanin138]

Same here! I was so frustrated I couldn't get it, but you explained slowly and clearly and i finally got it! Thanks so much!

[@helenawilliams2603]

The best tutorial on this subject. Thank you.

[@StitchesnScraps]

aww thanks!

[@ksisu1324]

Nice, clear and simple how-to video!
Thank you!

[@patriciagechei8145]

Instructions so much easier to follow than one I saw on FB. Thank you.❤

[@StitchesnScraps]

thanks! :)

[@yvonneburn1628]

Thank you for your clear instructions that has made a crochet novice very happy to make this lovely cord.

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! I'm glad it worked for you :)

[@DonnadoosTips]

I watched a lot of tutorials on how to make Romanian cord and I love yours! You made it so easy💕 thankyou so much!!

[@StitchesnScraps]

yay! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@orangedog1189]

I get it now, thanks! And I'm so glad you explained where those 2 loops come from, ie the previous stitch. Makes a difference to see the logic

[@StitchesnScraps]

yay! :)

[@gaywilliamson8621]

Thank you!! Clear, concise, and easy to follow!! Thanks so much!!!

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! :)

[@fifichii]

Thank you for the clear instruction. ❤️

[@charlenes7378]

Thanks, you make it easy to understand.

[@rutgermanders3903]

Thank you for your clear explanation of the Romanian stitch ✨

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're very welcome!

[@taniaelliott4078]

thanks for this simple video! I just spent hours trying to follow a different step by step tutorial and wondering why it just wasn't working. I watch this once and now understand it perfectly.

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! I'm glad this is the one that finally worked for you :)

[@KatyWatson173]

Just saw this on Twitter 6-1-19 this is so cool I love the braided look and it’s so much more interesting than an I-cord. 🙂👍😀

[@StitchesnScraps]

Thanks!

[@simplename80]

thank you for explaining this so thoroughly and clearly! love this cord so much, really elevates my otherwise simple coin wallets

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! I'm glad it worked for you - and that's a perfect place to use them! :)

[@carterjeffiner]

I have struggled with this cord off and on for a year. It took just a few minutes to correct my problem after watching this video. Thank you!!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! Sometimes it just takes a few different ways of seeing it before it finally clicks :-)

[@anasarmiento3235]

Hi..i just want to say thank you..i've been trying to make this one for a long time..i even watch different kind of tutorial on how to do this..but i can say that after i watch your tutorial i already made one for the very first time..so thank you so much

[@StitchesnScraps]

That’s fantastic! I’m so glad The video was helpful :)

[@Colvaen]

Great video, was having problems with this stitch but thanks to your explanations my braid looks great. Thank you

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! I'm glad it worked for you :)

[@luwandaartrelle4250]

I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. I got it now!! Thank you for teaching me.🥳

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! That's such a good feeling :)

[@lynescott8790]

Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial and tips! After watching many I was finally able to complete this cord which I wanted to make with hdc instead of sc 👍🏻🙂💙

[@StitchesnScraps]

cool, how did it work out for you? DId you go through the yo loop as well (so through 3 loops instead of 2) when making your stitches, or did you ignore it?

[@anniedrews4849]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@shekhinahmorgan2814]

Thanks for such a clear explanation.

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@vivianaruizgoo632]

Thanks so much! Excellent explanation. Very easy to follow

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked it :)

[@sherryblack7282]

Best , easiest video I found, thank you

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome, glad you liked it! :)

[@dorothytucker9305]

SO AWESOME! I'm gonna use this for my belt loops!

[@StitchesnScraps]

That's a great use for it!

[@cedieaqui]

Very interesting. Thank u for the thorough explanation.

[@StitchesnScraps]

you're welcome!

[@nadayasser8241]

Thank u so much for your very nice explanation I've always been struggling with that Romanian cord but it's now super easy

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! That's good to hear :)

[@BluCherri]

Absolutely love this ❤

[@StitchesnScraps]

yay! I'm so glad :)

[@antoneeyuh]

Really easy to follow tutorial, thank you! Subscribed!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yay! Glad you liked it, and welcome aboard! :)

[@valorantbestiesgameplay7088]

Thank you it is a great tutorial!

[@panoreapilarinos8938]

Great video it was explained perfectly and the video was very clear great job

[@StitchesnScraps]

Thanks!

[@user-gp9kv7qb5f]

Very well done!

[@StitchesnScraps]

thanks :)

[@aliciafigueroa3905]

Great Tutorial! Thanks!

[@StitchesnScraps]

thank you! :)

[@simpletimes12]

super easy got it at first try thanks to you!!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Fantastic! I'm so glad it worked for you :)

[@tikvahaham8919]

Beautiful

[@StitchesnScraps]

thanks :)

[@sarahricker5031]

Very helpful! Thank 😊

[@kimmatthew666]

You made it look so easy .. I shall try it and get back with you.. 🙂

[@StitchesnScraps]

Thanks!

[@julielunceford208]

Thanks for sharing 🌹❤️🤗

[@Dbunny.07]

Thank you.. I will try..

[@patriciakendall6494]

Thank you ❤

[@crystalhewitt4652]

I loved loved these instructions. New to cording, using this one for cat or dog leash.

[@StitchesnScraps]

awesome! Are you using yarn? or a different material?

[@crystalhewitt4652]

@@StitchesnScraps I used 1 strand of yarn at first but then tore that apart and used 2. Worked great. No give in cord at all

[@StitchesnScraps]

@@crystalhewitt4652 nice! I would be interested to hear how it holds up over time with such a heavy-duty use.

[@crystalhewitt4652]

@@StitchesnScraps I have a feeling that it will do just fine. I crochet various things for different rescues so I won’t know that actual outcome

[@bdoorbe5226]

thank you so much 👍👍

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome!

[@elizabethalfarano4142]

Hi Pia! Thank you so much for this, you made it so easy. Do you have a video showing how to properly attach the romanian cord to an attached d ring?

[@StitchesnScraps]

Thanks! :) I don't, but here's what I would do. I would leave the tails on the cord and not weave them in yet. Then I'd fold the end of the cord over the d ring and back on top of itself (like make a loop), so that it overlaps at least 1-2 inches. Then I'd use the tail to sew that down securely. If you don't like the way it looks at the end, you can cover up the join with a metal crimp.

[@sandrarodriguez3014]

Gracias 🤗🤗🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@gxcloudz]

Thank you :)

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! :) Glad you liked it

[@Alielttrstv]

Thank s

[@jennifertingelof-truecrime5890]

Thanks!♥

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome 😊

[@catherinecodjia1192]

thanks !

[@StitchesnScraps]

You're welcome! :)

[@victoria9227]

Formidabil, ați explicat atât de frumos și senin, încât eu, fiind româncă am înțeles! Sărut mâna, stimată doamnă!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Ce compliment frumos! Ma bucur ca ti-a placut :)
- Tradus din engleză cu Google Translate

[@shera89]

This was so helpful! I'm working on a written pattern and the instructions with pictures for the Romanian cord were just not helping 😅 thanks!

[@StitchesnScraps]

Yep this is definitely one of those techniques you have to see once to wrap your head around! :)

[@sabrinabundy8669]

Can you make a bracelet out of this cord?

[@StitchesnScraps]

Sure, just sew the ends together 🙂

[@nohahossam9971]

How can i finish the cord?

[@StitchesnScraps]

Great question! :) You're left with 1 loop on the hook after every stitch, so just fasten off the way you would for any other crochet project. Cut the yarn (leaving a tail to weave in), and pull up on the loop to make it bigger until the tail comes all the way through. Then weave in the ends.

[@sty1623]

I am romanian

[@StitchesnScraps]

cool :)