How to Make a Switch Knot
The switch knot (SW) is lovely, lacy, and a great hemp saver.
To make a SW, 4 cords are used - two knotters, and two fillers.
|
Useful Links: |
| Step 1: Pull the fillers apart, so that there is a gap in between them. |
|
Step 2: Bring each knotter over each filler so that they now lie in between the filler cords. The fillers have now become the knotters, and the knotters have become the fillers. (This switching of the cords is the actual SW)
|
|
|
Step 3: To secure your SW, make an SK about 3/4 down from the last tied bit. This leaves a bit of a gap and forms the lacy look. Step 4: Tug on the fillers a bit so that the lacy bits look even. That's it! |
![]() |
Variations
Try this: Using two different colored cords, and a 2 SK, 1 SW repeating pattern, you can make a sennit that looks lik this:

Did you enjoy this article? Please give it a "like" to let us know ~Christine
Related Books
Can't get enough knot-working? Here are some books to get you going and teach you everything you need to know about switch knots, sliding knots, and just about any of the others!
Return from How to Make a Square Knot to Hemp Jewelry Making
Return to the How to Make Jewelry Home Page
|
Support Our PartnersRecommended
|
Home|
What's New
|Newsletter
| SiteSearch |Earring Making
| Bracelet Making
| Wire Working
Anklet Making
| Paper Bead Making
| Jewelry Materials Wiki
| Stringing Beads
| Knot Tying | Metal Clay Supply |
Make Anklet | Mommy Bracelet Instructions
| Hemp
| Friendship Bracelets
|Polymer Clay | Sea Glass
Supply Resources|
Business Resources |
Beading Patterns
| Online Jewelry Business Success | Ask and Answer
Gallery | Link to Me
| Wish List
| Tips
| Submit Your Tip
| Submit Your Article
Advertising
| Affiliate Program
|About Me
|Contact |
Privacy Policy
Return to top











New! Comments
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.