Hemp necklaces are really easy to make. This hemp necklace is approximately 16 inches long, so you could make it shorter or longer to suit your needs. I like to safety pin the end of my necklace to my pants while I'm tying the knots. It makes it easier, but you could also tape it down to any surface.
What you'll need for this hemp neclace:
Hemp -8 yards
Beads -This pattern uses 6 beads, 4 of one color and 2 of another color.
Tape or safety pin
Instructions to make Hemp Necklace
1. Cut two pieces of hemp. One 5 1/2 yards long and one 2 1/2 yards long. Fold them in half and make a closure loop. To make a closure loop, tie all cords together with an overhand knot, leaving a loop just large enough for a bead to go through. You'll begin tying the knots just below the overhand knot. You'll also tie the outer, longer threads around the inner two shorter cords.
2. Tie 2 1/2 inches of square knots.
To make a square knot, take the left cord over the center cords and under the right cord. Then take the right cord under the center cords and over the left cord. Tighten, then do the same thing again but alternate what cord goes over the center cords. Tighten again.
3. Tie 3 inches of half knot-twists.
To make half knot-twists, take the left cord over the center cords and under the right cord. Then take the right cord under the center cords and over the left cord. Tighten. Then do the exact same thing over and over. Do not alternate which side goes over the center cords.
4. Tie 3 whole square knots.
5. Slide a bead (color 1) on the center cords, and then tie 2 whole square knots.
6. Slide another bead (color 2) on the center cords, and then tie 2 whole square knots.
7. Tie 1/2 inch of half knot-twists, and then add another bead (color 1).
8. Repeat the mirrored design on the other side.
9. Then add a closure bead.
To make a closure bead, slide all four cords through a bead (color 1). If all the cords don't fit, then tie the last knot really tight and cut one of two of the inner cords. After threading the bead on, tie an overhand knot to hold the bead on tightly against the knots. Cut the cords off about 1/2 inch after the knot and leave as fringe.
What you'll need for this hemp neclace:
Hemp -8 yards
Beads -This pattern uses 6 beads, 4 of one color and 2 of another color.
Tape or safety pin
Instructions to make Hemp Necklace
1. Cut two pieces of hemp. One 5 1/2 yards long and one 2 1/2 yards long. Fold them in half and make a closure loop. To make a closure loop, tie all cords together with an overhand knot, leaving a loop just large enough for a bead to go through. You'll begin tying the knots just below the overhand knot. You'll also tie the outer, longer threads around the inner two shorter cords.
2. Tie 2 1/2 inches of square knots.
To make a square knot, take the left cord over the center cords and under the right cord. Then take the right cord under the center cords and over the left cord. Tighten, then do the same thing again but alternate what cord goes over the center cords. Tighten again.
3. Tie 3 inches of half knot-twists.
To make half knot-twists, take the left cord over the center cords and under the right cord. Then take the right cord under the center cords and over the left cord. Tighten. Then do the exact same thing over and over. Do not alternate which side goes over the center cords.
4. Tie 3 whole square knots.
5. Slide a bead (color 1) on the center cords, and then tie 2 whole square knots.
6. Slide another bead (color 2) on the center cords, and then tie 2 whole square knots.
7. Tie 1/2 inch of half knot-twists, and then add another bead (color 1).
8. Repeat the mirrored design on the other side.
9. Then add a closure bead.
To make a closure bead, slide all four cords through a bead (color 1). If all the cords don't fit, then tie the last knot really tight and cut one of two of the inner cords. After threading the bead on, tie an overhand knot to hold the bead on tightly against the knots. Cut the cords off about 1/2 inch after the knot and leave as fringe.
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