How to: make twisted cord

make twisted cord

All you need is some embroidery floss, pearl 8, or crochet cotton or lovely fine yarn & yourself.

All you need is some embroidery floss, pearl 8, or crochet cotton or lovely fine yarn & yourself.

Step 2: Cut lengths of thread about 3 times longer than you want your finished cord. I’ve used 4 strands for this cord but I probably prefer 2 strands for a more delicate finish.

Cut lengths of thread about 3 times longer than you want your finished cord. I’ve used 4 strands for this cord but I probably prefer 2 strands for a more delicate finish.

Step 3: Tie a knot at each end of your strands.

Tie a knot at each end of your strands.

Step 4: And tape one end to the table.

And tape one end to the table.

Step 5: Slip a pen or pencil through the other end of the strands, stand back so that the strands are taught & start twisting & twisting & twisting. I twist clockwise.

Slip a pen or pencil through the other end of the strands, stand back so that the strands are taught & start twisting & twisting & twisting. I twist clockwise.

Step 6: You’ll know when you’ve twisted enough because the cord will start to twist on itself when you step forward.

You’ll know when you’ve twisted enough because the cord will start to twist on itself when you step forward.

Step 7: Place one finger in the middle of your twist & then bring the end you were twisting to the end taped to the table..

Place one finger in the middle of your twist & then bring the end you were twisting to the end taped to the table..

Step 8: YIKES – that doesn’t look right! It’s OK – don’t panic.

YIKES – that doesn’t look right! It’s OK – don’t panic.

Step 9: Knot the ends together & just run your thumb & forefinger up & down the cord a few times.

Knot the ends together & just run your thumb & forefinger up & down the cord a few times.

Step 10: There you have it. Perfectly twisted cord ready for your next crafty application. How gorgeous round around a moleskin?

There you have it. Perfectly twisted cord ready for your next crafty application. How gorgeous round around a moleskin?