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DIY Monkey Fist Knot Earrings

Monkey Fist Knot Fall For DIY

With Christmas fast approaching here’s hoping you have mostly women to make for… right, in a perfect world. Fear (k)not (ha ha ha…) tomorrow we’re making one for the boys. We’ll be using this Monkey Knot technique so pay attention!

1. Using dyes or watered down acrylic paints, dye metre long lengths of yarn in whatever colours you like. (I like the bright ones.)

2. Wrap the (dried) yarn around your hand three times, then wrap around the middle of these three times. (Shown above)

3. Thread the yarn around the second three strands in the middle of the original three. (whoa, getting complex now. Follow the pictures below)

4. Starting at the top, pull the loops through to tighten the knot. Pull the loop furthest away from the end of the cord and work towards the end pulling all the cords through. I’ve made a video tutorial of the whole process that I think helps with this technique. You can see that here

5. Trim the ends and glue to keep them secure.

6. Spread glue onto the earring stud post and press the knot onto it for a few minutes and leave to dry.

Monkey Fist Knot tutorial Fall For DIY Monkey Fist Knot

So that’s Monkey knots for the ladies. Same time, same place tomorrow for Monkey Knots for the gents! Sign up for our Email list to get a Monthly Zine, including an overview of all our DIYs, inspirations and news so you’ll never miss a thing!

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  1. Priyanjana says

    December 7, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Totally gonna make this !!

    Reply
  2. dana says

    December 7, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    These are adorable! what a great idea. Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    December 22, 2013 at 12:23 am

    Pullin this knot tight is the hardest thing I’ve ever done! Especially with hemp twine. I give up. Super cute but making the knot tight is difficult.

    Reply
  4. Francesca Stone says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    Ashley! I know, it took me 20 goes to get it right, but I have developed a technique that makes it a lot easier. I’ve made a video this morning and once I’m done editing I’ll put it up. Hopefully that will help you out a bit.
    Thanks for getting in touch xx
    EDIT
    Here’s the link to the video: http://www.fallfordiy.com/blog/2013/12/how-to-make-the-monkey-knot.html

    Reply
  5. Dhini says

    August 22, 2014 at 10:42 am

    Great idea but not easy for me

    Reply
  6. Hannah says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Did you use hemp yarn for this, or could I use regular yarn?

    Reply
    • fran says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      I used parcel string. You could use any cord you like for this!

      Reply
  7. Tadika says

    November 11, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    What kind of glue did you use?

    Reply
    • fran says

      November 14, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      Hey Tadika, it’s just a regular all purpose glue. I use UHU :)

      Reply
  8. nail designs says

    November 20, 2015 at 11:56 am

    awesome

    Reply
  9. Amy Nickerson says

    November 25, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    Love this tutorial! Can’t wait to try this. Do you have any helpful hints or tips for dying the cord with acrylic paint? Thanks

    Reply

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