Device and kit for making knotted lanyard accessories

A device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings, wherein each string in the plurality of individual strings includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a central portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the device comprising:

• a center axis;
• a base having a substantially planar surface;
• a center aperture defined by the base through which a center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base;
• a storage compartment releasably engaging the base, the storage compartment having an inner cavity;
• an aperture collar supported by the base and extending through the storage compartment;
• a securing member carried by the aperture collar, the securing member configured to secure the central portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings;
• and
• a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain the first end portion and the second end portion of each string of the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holders spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the center aperture.