materials

• Pretty cotton fabric, 43in by 3in (110 x 7cm) for the long necklace; 23in by 3in (60 x 7cm) for the short necklace • Cotton thread • ½in (1cm) wide ribbon – 2 x 14in (35cm) for each necklace • Beads – 7 for the long necklace; 5 for the short necklace • Needle • Scissors • Sewing machine

The knots should be tight, but with enough give for the necklace to be flexible.