Learning how to bead can include learning how to knot beads on silk, and this fantastic free beading project by Melinda Barta is the perfect introduction to basic knotting techniques. This gorgeous, soft necklace uses a combination of gemstone and glass beads, all in bold and delicate shades of turquoise, knotted on sand-colored silk cord to create a desert-inspired palette that you'll want to wear everywhere.
Beginning beaders will appreciate the simplicity of this necklace while learning new skills like how to make wire wrapped loops and basic silk knotting techniques. Dig through your bead stash to find complementary beads to make this free beaded necklace project your own!