Learning to make a Lark's head Knot and finish off the bottom warps

Large Needleweaving Pictures for Lesson #9

Welcome to Lesson #9 Pictures (Learning to make a lark's head knot and finish off the bottom warps) showing different ways to finish the bottom of necklace and how to add fringe.

Aloha Needleweavers, before we start weaving it is important to think about how to end the warp pairs of threads at the bottom of the necklace.  In this lesson you will learn the many ways to end the warps.  I hope these pictures help you in your weaving designs.

Remove pin and stip waxed thread through back.	Pull waxed thread under and up to top.	Pull knot tight.

 

#1 The necklace "Sunset" was woven very close to the bottom of the necklace. The small black beads were placed on head pins and then a loop was made that slipped over the end of the warp.

 

#2 When using a lark's head or (Sales Tag knot) you need to add more thread at the bottom to compensate for the extra space a bead or other item will take up.	#2b This pendant has a smaller hole and it's at the top so it doesn't take as much room. See how hard this would be to remove if you wove down at least half way.

#2c Here you can see how much thread the coin takes up. The bank pin was in the place just below the coin.	#2d This bead was thicker so it took up even more space. So allow for this too.

#3 Learning how to end the warp pairs at the bottom. In this picture crimps are used. Some beads are attached with eye pins and charms. The weaving could be left plain without adding dangles of any kind.

#4 This is how the class necklace project was finished

#5 The small gold crimp beads add sparkle to this necklace. REMEMBER don't crimp the beads so hard that it cuts the thread.

#6 Cut a small piece of waxed linen thread for this method. Add to the bottom warp pairs by using a lark's head knot, replace bank pin.

#6b Add beads to the threads with knots to hold them in place. Since you can add beads to only one waxed linen thread you can use very small hole beads that you could not use on the double threads. You can do this step after you have finished weaving the top part.

Where we are with the African Needleweaving Project

#17 Set beads around to get an idea which designs you want to use. Decide how many tassels you want. I cut 9 threads 9 inches long for the tassels.

#18 Take out bank pin, use crochet hook to open the loop. Fold waxed linen in half and make Lark's Head or Sales Tag knot.

#19 Add beads and charms with knots to secure items. Clip threads.

#20 Attached the centerpiece. Now you can remove all pins, You now have your own "Needleweaving" I hope you enjoy your wearable art necklace.

Needleweaving Lesson Index Page All lessons on one page
Click to go to Lesson #1(Introduction to Needleweaving)
Click to go to Lesson #2 (Looking at ideas for Needleweaving and reading about the elements of design.)
Click to go to Lesson #3 (A fun day with Sue). We gathered threads and beads for needleweaving.
Click to go to Lesson #4 (Photos on designing and planning your necklace)
Click to go to Lesson #5 African Needleweaving Project #1 Pictures show the necklace progress on one page
Click to go to Lesson #6 (Add linen warp, (Vertical Threads)
Click to go to Lesson #7 (We will be adding the beads and the fun begins)
Click to go to Lesson #8 (We are going to start Weaving)
Click to go to Lesson #9 (Learning to make a Lark's head Knot and finish off the bottom warps)
Click to go to Lesson #10 ( Adding warp threads for the straps and finishing)