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6 yards natural hemp

5 large shells

Closure bead

 

1. Cut 2 cords each 3 yards long. Fold in half and make a closure loop.

 

2. Tie 3 1/2" of alternating square knots using 3 cords for each knot, one filler and one right and one left tying cord.

 

3. Bring all 4 cords together and tie a square knot with all 4.

 

4. Add a shell by laying it down with one end at the square knot and the filler cords through the center of the shell. Tie a square knot after the shell to hold it in position. Repeat to tie all 5 shells onto chocker.

 

5. Tie 3 1/2" of alternating square knots.

 

6. Add a closure bead.

 

 

BRACELET

5 yards of natural hemp

3 small shells

Closure bead

 

1. Cut 2 pieces of hemp, each 2 1/2 yards. Fold in half and make a closure loop.

 

2. Tie 2" of alternating square knots.

 

3. Add the 3 small shells as you did in Step 4 of the choker.

 

4. Tie 2" of alternating square knots.

 

5. Add a closure bead.