Designer Earrings

Supplies Needed:

• 1mm Nylon cord, or similar material.
• (2) Earring hooks
• (2) 1-inch metal earring hoops
• “E” Beads, pearls or shells

Knots used:

• Lanyard Knots
• Vertical Larks Head
• Barrel Knot
• Linen Stitch

Designing the Inside of the Hoop

Step 2: Make a Lanyard Knot with the multiple strands. Then lay one of the hoops on top of the cords, so the knot is in the center of it. Mount each strand to the hoop using the vertical variation of the Larks Head knot. Attach beads to every other cord, so they rest inside the ring.

Tip: If you can use hoops with separate openings for the hooks, it will be easier. Otherwise, you may need to attach the hook before you mount the strands in step 2, depending on the type of hoops you’re using.

Step 3: You now need to add Lark’s Head Knots to fill in the spaces between the mounted strands. Add 2 additional knots between each of the knots already in place.

Bottom Section

Step 4: Direct the ends to the back of the hoop. Collect them together at the bottom, just outside the hoop. Make sure they line up with the hook. Secure them with the Linen Stitch.

Step 5: Take the 2 strands you just used, and attach a bead. It should be close to the bundle of cords. Tie a tight Overhand knot, and cut the remainder off.

Finishing Touches

Step 6: Attach beads to the rest of the ends, using 2 or more strands per bead. Make Barrel Knots so the beads rest at varying lengths. Apply glue to secure the final knots.

Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the second Designer Earring.

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