How to Make a Knotted Ribbon Necklace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose suitable ribbon.

   This necklace will work well with most types of ribbon, except for fabrics that won't hold a knot in place well.
   
   Narrow ribbon will produce small and indistinct knots, while wider ribbon will produce larger, more distinctive knots.
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   Step 2: Measure the ribbon.

   You'll need the length that you want the ribbon to sit around your neck, plus half that length again, to allow space for making the knots. ,, Don't pull it tightly though. , Again, don't pull if you are going to make more knots. ,,, Decorate with additional elements if wished; for example, you might like to use little ribbon bows (glue or stitch these in place).
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   Step 3: Lay the piece of ribbon out flat on a work surface.

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   Step 4: Make a knot in the ribbon at one end.

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   Step 5: Make another knot in the ribbon.

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   Step 6: Repeat the knot process until you run out of ribbon or have sufficient knots in the length.

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   Step 7: Pull tightly to firm up the knots.

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   Step 8: Finished.

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