Lucet Knit Rope Necklace by Vickie Howell

DIY Lucet Knit Rope Necklace

Looking for a quick project for a craft night with friends? Need an accessory to wear with your outfit today? This Lucet Knit Rope Necklace is for you!

A lucet, aka knitting fork, is a tool that goes back to the Viking days. It’s used to make lengths of cord, out of anything string-like, which can then be used for any number of things (or sewn or woven together to make even more!) Pair up this days-of-old tool with some simple rope and wooden beads and get a Scandinavian-modern style accessory that’s both quick to make and cool to wear. My favorite combo! Here’s how.

How to Use a Lucet

Lucet Knit Rope Necklace

MATERIALS

YarnYAY! Lucet (aka knitting fork)

Approx 2yds, ¼” Cotton Rope (clothesline works!)

2, Large-holed Beads

Optional: Jewelry Closure Findings (2 jump rings, 1 lobster claw clasp, and 2 end caps)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Hangs approx 10 ½” long, with a 21″ circumference — Or desired length

DIRECTIONS

Using rope, lucet, and leaving a 6″ tail, use Method #2 (in video above) to make an 8″ cord.
Fasten off, leaving a 6″ tail.
NOTE: If you’re not using jewelry findings, leave longer tails to allow for them to be knotted as well as long enough to fit over one’s head.
Make a simple knot at one end of cord. Repeat for opposite side.
Slide a bead onto tail so it’s nestled against the knot; tie another knot to secure. Repeat for opposite side.

Pro Tip: Can’t find wooden beads with large enough to slide over rope? No problem! Just enlarge the hole using a drill and the appropriate-sized bit for rope you’re using!