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Creative Angle | It's Knot That Hard | August 2008

It's Knot That Hard
by Jen Langman

Supplies:
Hemp # 1936-89 or your choice
Fimo Beads #1995-26 or your choice
Scissors, Tape

Instructions for A:
Cut two strands of hemp 1 yard ea. Knot one end leaving 3" at end. Leave a 2" space, knot and slide a bead onto one of the hemp strands.  The other strand will be on the outside of the bead. Bring hemp together and make a knot. Repeat step but alternate the strand that you slide the bead on.  When desired length is achieved, knot end leaving about 3" from the end.

Instructions for B:
Make quick braided bracelets by cutting two strands each of 3 different colors of hemp - about 20" long. Knot the ends, leaving about 1" from the end. Secure knotted end to a stable surface with tape or a clamp and begin braiding hemp.

Instructions for C:
Cut 3 strands of hemp into 1.5 yards ea. Gather and knot ends together - leave about 2" at end.  Secure knotted end to a stable surface with tape or a clamp and begin making square knots.  Separate strands - left-center-right- the center will remain stationary- the left will first cross over right to form an X. left over right and under; right over left and under or the reverse whichever is handiest for you. After about 1" of square knots slide a Fimo Bead onto the center strand of hemp. Repeat steps above making square knots, adding a bead about every inch.