Because I'm sure I'm not the only one who hangs on to scraps of yarn/fabric/ribbon...
that is just to pretty to throw away.
Cut yarn, t-shirt strips, ribbon, what have you, into strips 14"-16" long
Cut two shorter strips - around 10"
Make a braid out of matching yarn/ribbon 20" long
Gather longer strips of yarn/fabric on the left end with one of the shorter strips.
add the braid to the gather leading away from the other strips.
(this will become the part that goes around the back of your neck - soft yarn or
t-shirt material works best and is least itchy)
Pull the knot really tight, then sew, being careful to catch all of the strips with the stitches.
add a button or two for decoration and added stability
on the other end of the braid make a loop for a button hole. sew securely, add a button for strength and prettiness.
on the right hand side gather the longer strips together, tie with the other short strip of fabric, and sew, adding a larger decorative button. This button will be functional, buttons with a shank work best. Also don't use a very heavy button or your necklace will go lopsided as you wear it.
There you go, one ready to wear necklace, a great way to use up those little bitty ends of yarn and bits of fabric leftovers.
This is the same method I used for the Van Gogh bracelets, easily adaptable to any occasion. Enjoy.
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