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This Macrame’ Choker is a great teen craft! Something they will actually wear. Makes a good fundraising craft too.

Trivia:

A coarse lace or fringe made by knotting threads or cords in a geometrical pattern also the art of tying knots in patterns. Source: Merriam-Webster – macramé

Supplies

• 20 Feet #20 Hemp
• E-Beads
• Masking Tape
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut hemp into two 10\’ lengths.
2. Fold each piece so one end is 18″ long and the other end is 8½\’ long.
3. Hold both pieces together at the fold and tie an overhand knot so you have a loop no bigger than 3/4″.
4. Tape the folded loop to the table.
5. Tape the two shorter holding cords to the table at the ends.
6. Tie a square knot
7. Making the square knot
8. Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1 Tighten.
9. Slide an e bead on one of the working cords cords up close to the knot.
10. Tie half the square knot and slide another bead on on the same working cord pushing it up close to the knot. Continue with beads and knots until you have enough to fit around your neck.
11. Finish with an overhand knot. Trim cord ends leaving a few inches to tie around your neck.