a) Cut two hemp strings that are 5 feet 8 inches in length. These are going to be your knotting strings.
b) Cut one hemp string or thread that is 2 feet 10 inches in length. This is going to be your center string. If you are using beads the will go on this strin so make sure the holes are big enough to fit on this string.
Step 2. Starting the hemp necklace.
a) Take the two knotting strings they are the thicker and longer strings and tie them together using an over hand knot.
b) Take the shorter thinner center string and both knotting strings and tie them together using an over hand knot two inches from where you made your first over hand knot.
c) Braid all three strings together for about 2 inches. Then tie them off with an over hand knot.
Step 3. Add beads to your hemp necklace.
a) Add the beads you want to use the beads will go on the center string.
Step 4. Tying the hemp necklace.
Tip - The knots are much quicker and easier to tie if the center string is tight.
a) Take your two knotting string. Pull them to opposite sides of the center string.
We will be tying the hemp necklace using a square knot.
Tying a square knot.
a) To tie a square knot you take the string on the left and lay it over the center string leaving a loop on the left.
b) Take the string on the right and go over the left string under the center string and up threw the loop on the left.
c) Pull tight. This is where a tight center string comes in handy. If the center string is loose it will bunch up with the tightening knotting strings.
Tip - You can do the same knot starting from the left or the right. If you create the same knot your hemp necklace will spiral and if you alternate between left and right square knots your hemp necklace will become flat.
When you are ready for a bead move the bead up behind the last knot you tied then tie you next knot on the other side of the bead.
Continue tying knots and adding beads until you get to your desired length.
a) Braid all three strings together for about 2 inches. Then tie them off with an over hand knot.
b) Cut off the remaining length of the center string.
c) Take the two knotting strings measure out 2 inches and tie them together using an over hand knot.
d) Cut off any remaining length and you are done.
Tip - The braided portion and loop on the end is for tying it off. You give them 4 inches of braid and four inches of loop so that they can tie it off to the length they desire and dispose of the rest.
