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How to Tie a Sliding Knot for Necklaces

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By Megan Mattingly-Arthur
eHow Contributing Writer
(9 Ratings)

A sliding, or slip, knot is a great way to finish off a necklace strung on leather or cord. Fortunately, tying a sliding knot for a necklace is just as easy as it is functional. Read on to learn how to incorporate the sliding knot into your jewelry-making techniques.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Necklace length of cord
  1. Step 1

    Hold one end of the cord in each hand. We'll refer to the end in your left hand as "End A" and the end in your right hand as "End B".

  2. Step 2

    Use End B to tie a regular knot around End A, about an inch and a half from the end.

  3. Step 3

    Make a double-knot with the loose end of End B.

  4. Step 4

    Pull the knot along the cord to make sure it slides correctly. If it doesn't, untie the double-knot and repeat Step 3, making sure that you're using the loose end of End B. If you accidentally end up using the end of End A, the knot will not slide correctly.

  5. Step 5

    Bring End A through the sliding knot by about three inches.

  6. Step 6

    Use End A to tie a regular knot around the cord about three inches from the other knot. Contrary to what we've done previously, you will be tying this knot on a middle part of the cord rather than an end.

  7. Step 7

    Make a double-knot using the loose end of End A.

  8. Step 8

    Check to make sure this knot slides correctly as well.

  9. Step 9

    Be sure that your knots are snug, but still able to slide. Trim the loose ends on both sides.

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