Knotted Pearl Necklace

I made this knotted pearl necklace using my Katiedids™ Creative Components; Crystallized - Swarovski Elements crystals and pearls; black silk cord; and a knotting tool.

Knotting is a traditional technique that's seeing a resurgence in popularity right now. A lot of people learn how to knot so they can repair knotted pearl necklaces, then become addicted to the technique!

Pearl knotting is easy once you get the hang of it, but I admit that it took me a long time to learn how to do it. When I was learning how to use a knotting tool, I would practice, then put the tool away and forget about it, then have to learn it again. Practice is really the key because it's easier if you follow the same steps in the same order every time.

Here are a couple of my video segments about making knotted pearl necklaces from Beads, Baubles & Jewels, along with instructions:

Easy Knotting
Knotting Pearls