Bring two stems down under the longer piece of ribbon. Pull two stems down over the longer ribbon. Your almost halfway through your first row. You are now gripping six stems and the lavender heads. You can rotate this slightly as you work around so you can see what you're doing.
Wrap longer piece around base of head.
Bring shorter piece out from middle and tie in overhand knot. Wrap longer length of ribbon very tightly down to within 2 inches of stem ends then go back up again. Tie off with shorter piece of ribbon in a bow. Cut the ends of lavender stems evenly. Lay wand in a dark, cool place to dry.