Hemp Jewelry Designs

This is what we are going to make! The knots used for this hemp anklet or hemp bracelet (whatever you wish) are the square knot and the switch knot.

This pattern is using 20# test hemp twine and 3 wooden beads. The size of this piece of jewelry is 9 inches.

What you will need:

• Macrame board (or something to pin your work down on)
• 3 Beads…any type of bead that you wish.
• 20 # hemp twine
• Patience

Please note: This pattern is for personal use only. If you wish to use it for commerial use, be nice and contact me for permission.

Step 1:

Cut 4 stands of hemp about 45-50 inches. ( I like to have extra length for good measure ) Take a look at how much cord do I need post to help you with understanding how I came to this length.

Tie all strands in an overhand knot, leaving about 3-4 inches of extra cord before the knot. (these are used to tie together for a closure)

Step 2:

Pin your knot down and make square knots for about 1 3/4 inches.  Some people like to count the square knots, I don’t, I just measure in inches.

Step 3:

Make a switch knot. Make sure you measure how long you make the switch knot because when you make the next switch knot you are going to want to make it the same size. I made mine about an inch long.

Step 4:

Add your bead! Your only going to add the bead on the center two strands (which are your knot bearing cords) and then make a square knot.

Step 5:

Make another switch knot. (Remember to make it the same length as the first one)

Step 6:

Repeat Step 4 then step 5 two more times.

Step 7:

Now make square knots until the end of your jewelry piece. For this piece it will be 1 3/4 inches. (It should be the same length as step number 2) then make an overhand knot and you are DONE!

Cut any extra length of cord left over after your overhand knot, but make sure you leave 3 or 4 inches you that you can tie it to the other end for closure

Another view of the finish piece.

If you have questions let me know!

Don’t forget this is just something to go by, feel free to modify it to your liking!

I want to see pics of your finished pieces tooooo!!!! <smiles>

Happy Knotting

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