50 Ways to Wear a Lariat Necklace

Okay, so not really 50 ways, but here are a few to try:

 1. Wrap twice around neck and then cross-over once in the center.

2. Over-hand knot in the center.

3.  Wrap once around neck and let the ends swing free.

 

 4.  Half hitch knot on upper portion and let the ends swing free.

 5. Double the necklace in half and pull ends through loop formed in the end. Wear to one side.
 

 6.  Wrap twice around the neck and cross-over the ends once toward one side.

 7.  Wrap once around the neck and cross-over the ends in the center.

 8.  Wear as a belt!!  Either thread through belt loops or wear over shirts with a square knot for a closure.
  

I've been very hung up on making lariat or rope necklaces lately.  I believe it's because they are so versatile and different.  They work up into a substantial piece of beadwork and usually have interesting accent pieces on the ends.  I particularly like to add Swarovski crystals instead of a fringe or tassel.  I think it gives the necklace a cleaner, more elegant look.  At some point you may have asked yourself how exactly you wear one of these things (I did!), so I hope this is helpful.