Beads + Tassels Necklaces
Our Beads + Tassels Necklaces are our first foray into the world of beading, but definitely not our last! Easy, portable, and so much fun to make, these lovely strands are a wonderful introduction to beading and jewelry making. And maybe best of all at this time of year, both the Kit and the finished Necklaces make amazing gifts!
Our Beads + Tassels Necklaces Kit makes getting started very easy because it comes with everything you need, including a step-by-step Pattern, three Tins of Seed Beads, and even a Small Tassel Maker tool. Each Kit makes three necklaces in three colors, and there are six palettes available, from warm and earthy Copper Spice to cool and airy Arctic Silver.
The whole undertaking couldn’t be more straightforward or beautiful. This holiday season, try something new and make something absolutely gorgeous in the process! -Molly
Materials
Our Beads + Tassels Necklaces Kit comes in six palettes. They are…
Top Row: Arctic Silver, Golden Dune, and Copper Spice
Bottom Row: Red Coral, Teaberry Pink, and Crow Feather
Each Kit includes everything you need to make three necklaces, measuring 30, 32, and 34 inches in circumference…
- Three 2-meter packages of Silk Bead Cord, No. 5
- Three Tins of Seed Beads, Size 12
- Several Size 8 Seed Beads (for securing the bottom of the necklace)
- Two spools of sewing thread (for the tassels)
- Purl Soho’s Small Tassel Maker
- A hand-sewing or embroidery needle
- A full-color instructional booklet
All of these components are also available on their own by clicking on the hyperlinks.
Pattern
If you already have what you need, our Beads + Tassels Necklaces Pattern is available on its own as a PDF download.
I’d love to see a photo of someone wearing this.
Hi A,
Thanks for writing in! At present we do not have a picture of the necklace on someone but we will certainly take your request under advisement!
Best,
Cassy
Hi A,
We’ve added a photo of the necklaces on a person to the post!
Enjoy,
Joelle
would love to see how this is worn
Hi, Judith!
Thank you so much for writing in! You are not alone in your desire to see these lovely necklaces worn, we’ve put in a request for just such a photo!
Best,
Kumeko
Hi Judith,
We’ve added a photo of the necklaces on a person to the post!
Enjoy,
Joelle
Beautiful! Each colorway better than the next.
Do you know when the kits will be back in stock? I apparently waited too long to buy one!
Hi Melissa,
Thank you for writing in! These lovely kits are very popular and as you noted, sold out quickly! You are more than welcome to give us a call at our NYC shop ((212) 420-8796) or at our warehouse ((800) 597- PURL) or you can send us an email at [email protected] and we will be sure to contact you as soon the kits come in. Please let us know if you have any more questions!
Best,
Kumeko
Any idea when these beautiful necklace kits will be back in stock?
Hello Elizabeth,
Thank you for writing in and thank you for your kind words! If you are interested, you are more than welcome to give us a call at our NYC shop ((212) 420-8796) or at our warehouse ((800) 597- PURL) or even send us a quick email at [email protected] and we will be sure to get in touch with you as soon as the kits come in! Please let us know if you have further questions!
Best,
Kumeko
I usually buy beads by mm size. Can you tell me how many mm a size 8 bead is?
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for writing in! I have looked up multiple charts from multiple sources and it seems that there is not consensus on the millimeter size of size 8 seed beads. Our size 8 beads measure between 3.0 and 3.1 mm.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I made these beaded tassel necklaces for a Christmas present and they are beautiful. Chic and minimal. As usual, Purl Soho puts together a beautiful kit.
I was delighted at how quickly they went together, but I’m a maker and fixer of all things. I even glue handles back on mugs!!
Hi I got your kit and I am struggling with the direction to make a square knot around all of the tassel threads 1/4 inch from bead. Is it possible to make a square knot with one silk thread? Not sure what I am doing wrong but I do not seem to be able to tie a secure knot.
Hi Karen,
Thanks for writing in! We did knot a single silk thread around the tassel threads. The square knot should secure it quite nicely. If you feel that it is not secure enough, you can certainly knot another square knot on top of the original knot.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
A surgeon’s knot is more secure when making jewelry, tassels, etc. You can find an illustration with Google, but essentially it’s just putting the end through a second time when you make the first tie, and then put the end through once as usual when making the final tie.
Hello –
I was excited to begin making my first necklace but the end beads provided are too small – I am unable to secure the end bead as the knot at the end of the needle will not pull thru the second time – barely made it over the first time. Any pointers to assist me with this first step? I already have tried threading the non-needle end thru but was unsuccessful.
Thank you for your help!
Updated – I tried the other silk threads and their knots are much smaller and usable. I think I will need a replacement thread as only 2 of the 3 work. Thanks!
Hi Kristen,
I’m sorry this happened! Does it for sure not work on one of the threads or did you mange to work it out?
-Adam
beaded necklace looks so classy and good!
Hi,
Is it possible to download the directions? Also just wanted to say the photos of the finished pieces are beautiful!!
Thanks!
Hi Jen!
The Beads + Tassels pattern is available for download, or download + a hard copy, if you follow this link: Beads + Tassels Pattern
Happy Crafting!
Cassandra
What are the colors for the “Teaberry Pink” set? I would love to buy the set but it seems you don’t offer it anymore. So, I guess I would have to buy the materials separately. Thank you!
Hi Laura,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes unfortunately these kits have been discontinued, however, you can buy all the components separately! For the Teaberry Pink set, we used the Seed Beads, Size 12 in Wild Shitake, Sweet Pea Pink, and Pinkwood!
I hope this helps, happy crafting!
Gianna
Hi there! Can you help me with what size your “size 12” seed beads are? Like the commenter above who asked about the size 8s, I am curious about sizing (in mm) for the smaller beads. Thanks!
Hi Courtney,
Thanks for reaching out. Like Cassy wrote, there isn’t a consensus on exactly how wide a seed bead size is, but our size 12 beads will be approximately 1.7mm across. Hope this is useful!
All the best,
Lili
i have a feeling that this is an almost obnoxious request BUT considering the reality that the kits for these necklaces are not going to be available– i’m wondering how i might recreate the kit contents; the colors the amts– is there still such a thing as a ‘tassel maker’? i know that this is a huge request but i am really interested in these so nothing ventured nothing gained! (um, tubes vs tins of beads?) yikes…
Hi Leslie,
Thank you for writing in! To recreate this kit, you can refer to the materials list, which I have copied below with some notes:
Three 2-meter packages of Silk Bead Cord, No. 5
Three Tins of Seed Beads, Size 12
Several Size 8 Seed Beads (for securing the bottom of the necklace) – We unfortunately no longer carry these beads, however you can find something similar by searching “Size 8 Seed Beads” in your favorite search engine!
Two spools of sewing thread (for the tassels)
Purl Soho’s Small Tassel Maker – While we have discontinued this item, you can follow our tassel tutorial using a spare piece of cardboard!
A hand-sewing or embroidery needle
A full-color instructional booklet
I hope this helps make it easier to start this project!
All the best,
Margaret