Select two sticks that are fairly straight and about the same length (or trim to length). Sand ends of sticks to reduce and sharpness. Lay one stick crosswise over the other. Begin to wrap first color of yarn around one way then the other and make a knot. Let yarn hang down from knot; do not trim. See illustration A.

Turn sticks over so that knot is in the back. Begin to wrap yarn. Bring yarn from behind stick and wrap it around the first stick and over to the next stick (B). Click here to continue instructions...