How to tie a necklace sliding knot

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I ran a button bracelet-making workshop at my WI this week, and part of it involved a quick demo on how to tie a sliding knot. It's so quick to learn, but a bloomin' useful lesson for any crafter! It means you can make bracelets, necklaces and anklets for yourself or a lovely friend without all that bother about unpicking knots to take it off, and it means one size fits all. Handy! This method works well for non-stretchy threads like waxed cord, hairy string or baker's twine. I'll be back…

Learn how to tie a simple sliding knot, ideal for both bracelets and necklaces that you want to be adjustable, or where you don't want to use metal clasps.

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Learn how to tie a barrel sliding knot! A perfect adjustable knot for both bracelets and necklaces, this is a chunkier version of the simple sliding knot.