Tassel Makers & Handy Thread Twister

By: Alicia Carr

Supply List* French Knitter Art No. 3100* Needle Threader Art No. 8810* Metallic Braid Thread by YLI* 6/0mm Clear Beads by Toho* 2 Ribbon Clamps* 1 Lobster Claw Closure* 2 Jump rings* Pliers, Scissors* Large Tassel Maker Art No. 9941* Handy Thread Twister Art No. 9942

Step 1: Using the French Knitter and following the package instructions, knit approx. 20”

Note: Knit 2-3 rows at the beginning and end without beads to allow space for the ribbon clamp finding

Step 2: Attach the necklace closure using the two jump rings.

By: Alicia Carr

* Small Tassel Maker Art No. 9940* 22 Gauge Silver Wire (Cut two lengths each approx 7”)* Clear Beads Size 6/0 (Toho)* Earring Findings (2)* Jump Rings (6)* Pliers, Wire Cutters

Supply List

Tassel & Cord

Step 1: Set the Larger Tassel Maker in position #2. Make the tassel following the package instructions.

Step 2: Make the cord using 2 strands of the metallic thread and follow the pack-age instructions included in the Handy Thread Twister. The cord length should be 6-7” finished.

Step 3: Loop the tassel cord over the necklace at the center point.

Step 1: Slide Beads on to the 7” wire.

Step 2: Shape the wire either round or oval. Using the pliers twist the ends together, wire cut the ends so they are even; then hide the twist by bending it down toward the loop. (see image below)

Step 3: Make the tassel using the small tassel maker and follow in package instructions.

Note: Set the tassel maker to position #2 and after tying off the center of the tassel open a jump ring, place it at the tie-off then close the jump ring. (see image below)

Step 4: Place another jump ring through the tassel ring and close.

Step 5: Connect the tassel and the earring finding with third jump ring.

Step 1: Using the French Knitter and following the package instructions, knit approx. 20”

Note: Knit 2-3 rows at the beginning and end without beads to allow space for the ribbon clamp finding

Step 2: Attach the necklace closure using the two jump rings.

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