Gather all your supplies.

Cut two long strings and 16 (or more) short strings for two earrings. 

Fold the long string in half and put a jump ring through it. 

Secure the jump ring with a knot.  Fold the cotton loop downwards and pull the loose strings through it and tighten.

Attach the hook onto the jump ring and secure the top with a tape or a clip. 

Take a short string, fold it in half with a loop in the middle, and put it under the spine. 

Take the second one then fold it in half.

Insert this folded one into the horizontal strand's loop.

Pull it through and position it horizontally above the opposite strand.

Now, pull the bottom strands all the way around the top loop. Pull both sides tightly. For the next knot, start with the other side and repeat the steps. 

Carefully comb out the strands. 

Add beads if you like (if you add beads, then add one more string to secure the beads in place).

Make the final trim. Wet the strands to make it more manageable to cut.

Let it dry. 

Your earrings are ready to be flaunted!