Holiday Gift Ideas - Chinese Coin Necklace

Today I was resting my knee as ordered by my surgeon and playing with yarn and knitting needles, seeing what I could invent.  I had a small amount of Kroy Sock Yarn leftover from other projects.  I thought it a shame just to toss it.

I set up six stitches across two 2.5 mm double pointed needles and began knitting I-cord.  (Most instructions on the internet don't use three needles, but I prefer this method.  For instructions on making I-cord, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ0s_2TBwCQ 

I actually kept knitting until the small ball was used up.  The resulting cord was long enough to tie a Double Chinese Coin knot in the center.  I attached a simple hook and eye clasp on each end and voila!  A very pretty necklace and homage to one of my favorite knots.  A lovely gift for any woman on your Christmas gift list.