Cut 3 strands of macrame cord that are 43 inches long.Line up one end of the cords. Then tape them to the table, 7-1/2 inches down from the ends.
Measure 7-1/2 inches down from the taped section and loop the bottom part of the strings up on the right.
Bring the right cords over to the left at the taped mark.
Then bring this same section of cord down so that there's a left, middle, and right section.
Step 3: Braid the necklace
Take the left section and pull it under the middle and over the right. Keep the 3 cords lined up evenly as you work.
Carefully adjust the cords to push the braid up to the top, by the taped section.
Bring the new middle section over top of the left section. (Ignore the loop at the bottom of the picture. This happens sometimes as you are braiding, but it will correct itself as you continue to braid.)
Take the right section and pull it under the center and over the left.
Now bring the center section over the right. Adjust the cords as you work so they stay lined up evenly beside each other.
Continue this braiding pattern until you reach the end of the loop. The long strand always goes under the center strand and over the right or the left.
Starting at the taped section, adjust the cords to make the braid more loose and even.
Step 4: Add a clasp to the necklace
Remove the tape. Place the necklace around your neck to get an idea of how long you'd like it to be. Then cut the ends of the cords so that they're an even length on both sides.
Attach a cord end crimp to both ends of the necklace, closing them with pliers.
Attach a jump ring to one of the crimps and use pliers to push it closed.
Open the second jump ring and attach it to the lobster clasp, but don't close it yet.Attach the jump ring and clasp to the other end crimp and push it closed.