How to make a beaded necklace with a cool knot detail!

This necklace is simple but super cute! It is a twist on a basic tiger-tail beaded necklace, but instead of a single strand, the necklace has a loose knot in the middle for added interest. This is a simple but high-impact design that you can whip up in an afternoon. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:

1: Some tiger tail wire, cut a length long enough to fit loosely around your neck plus an extra 20cm (7.8 inches).

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2: Four small crimp beads.

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3: A toggle clasp.

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4: Two small jump rings.

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5: Your set of pliers including cutting pliers, round nose and flat nose pliers.

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6: A selection of beads. I used some timber beads and some glass evil eye-style beads.

Evil eye beads here:

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Timber beads here:

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Follow these steps to make your beaded knot detail necklace.

1: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to the end of the tiger tail wire.

4: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp beads.

5: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.

6: Add beads to the wire in your choice of pattern. Continue adding until you have a length you like (remember to make it a bit longer than usual because the knot will reduce the length a little).

7: Once you have your necklace fully beaded, add the second set of crimp beads and the remaining jump ring to the end of the wire.

8: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the first few beads at the end of the necklace.

9: Pull the wire tight.

10: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.

11: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.

12: Carefully tie a knot in the beaded strand, paying attention to get it close to the middle and being careful to not pull too tightly, you want the knot to be quite open.

13: Attach the clasp to either end of the necklace using the jump rings. Make sure to close the jump rings closely so that the clasps stay in place.

Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! What funky beads will you use to make yours?

If you like this tutorial, here’s a link to a double strand version.