Lay all 6 Black strands tog and all 6 Gold strands. Lay both groups side by side and knot ends. Trim ends.
STRAND COVER:
ROW 1: With Gold and 0 (zero) hook ch-10, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)
ROW 2-10: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 10 fasten off.
With needle and crochet thread sew around knot in necklace to cover.
PENDANT CONNECTOR:
ROW 1: With Gold and 0 (zero) hook ch-3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 st)
ROW 2-15: Hdc only st, ch-1, turn. End row 15 fasten off.
Place connector around strands at center bottom and sew to pendant.