Sliding knots are a great way of making an adjustable and tidy fastening to a variety of jewellery designs.
This knot can be used for cotton cord, leather cord, silk cord, suede cord or hemp cord. It is a great way for making multi-fit pieces.
What you'll need to make a sliding knot bracelet
- Your choice of cord
- Your choice of large hole beads or charms for decoration
- A pair of scissors or snips
Top tips for a prefect sliding knot
The length of your cord needs to be around double the finished length of your bracelet or necklace. Any beads or charms need to be threaded on the cord before you tie the knots.
Here's our handy step by step guide on how to create a sliding knot
Step 1
Cross the left cord over the right cord.
Step 2
Thread the left cord around and under so that it is coming back towards you.
Step 3
Threat the cord back over to create a loop.
Step 4
Repeat this process to create two loops – try to ensure your second loop is to the left of your first loop.
Step 5
Thread the end of the cord through the loops.
Step 6
Pull the cord so the loops close tight.
Step 7
Repeat this process with the other end of the cord.
Step 8
Cut off any excess cord as close to the knot as possible. Your sliding knots are know finished. Pull the knots and adjust the cords. to make your design larger or smaller.
