Question: How to start making your cord bracelet?
Option 0: First " fold" your cord in thirds without any twists or kinks. Put the end with the loop into the forked side of the buckle.  Make a larks head knot around the buckle then begin braiding.
Option 1: First " fold" your cord in half without any twists or kinks. Put the end with the loop into the forked side of the buckle.  Make a larks head knot around the buckle then begin braiding.
Answer: 1