Knitting with WireCovering the basics of wire knitting, this manual presents a range of 30 innovative and beautiful projects, from simple to more complex, with clear directions and illustrations. Appealing to knitters, beadworkers, wireworkers, and jewelry makers, the guide offers a complete description of tools and techniques, embellishing with beads, and making finishes for the project. A history of this unusual technique is also explored, along with tips for independent projects. |
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... thread . Size 10 beading needle . Using crochet cast on with both wire and thread held together , CO 12 sts . Place 2 claw weights . Knit 400 rows at tension 6 , moving claw weights up every 20 rows . Manually knit last row and BO ...
... thread . Size 10 beading needle . Using crochet cast on with both wire and thread held together , CO 12 sts . Place 2 claw weights . Knit 400 rows at tension 6 , moving claw weights up every 20 rows . Manually knit last row and BO ...
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... thread . Size 10 beading needle . Using crochet cast on with wire and thread held together , CO 12 sts . Knit 460 rows at tension 6.5 , moving claw weights up every 20 rows . Manually knit last row and BO . Finishing : Fold bottom edge ...
... thread . Size 10 beading needle . Using crochet cast on with wire and thread held together , CO 12 sts . Knit 460 rows at tension 6.5 , moving claw weights up every 20 rows . Manually knit last row and BO . Finishing : Fold bottom edge ...
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... crochet cotton in contrasting color . Square box , 4 x 4 x 4 " ( 10 x 10 x 10 cm ) . With crochet thread , CO 40 sts using chain CO . Knit 6 rows at tension 6. Cut crochet thread . Using the wire and the 2 colors of thread held together ...
... crochet cotton in contrasting color . Square box , 4 x 4 x 4 " ( 10 x 10 x 10 cm ) . With crochet thread , CO 40 sts using chain CO . Knit 6 rows at tension 6. Cut crochet thread . Using the wire and the 2 colors of thread held together ...
Contents
Tools for Working with Wire | 2 |
Specific Tools for Specific Techniques | 3 |
Tools for Viking Knitting | 4 |
Copyright | |
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18 gauge 18-gauge wire 26 gauge 34 gauge Allen wrench Basic tools basic Viking knitting beading needle center front chain clasp claw weights copper crochet hook crochet thread Cut the wire Cut wire Dec 1 st drawplate Findings Finish Fold fringe gauge waste wire gemstone gently gold wire hammer Hand Knitting hole hook and eye Insert jewelry jump rings Knit 2 rows knit to end knitting needle Knitting Projects Knitting with Wire latch tool leaf length loop Machine Knitting Mary Jane Shoe Materials Artistic Wire metallic petals pliers psso pull purchased Repeat right edge scroll seam seed beads setup see Viking sewing needle side silver slip slipknot spool each color st at right stitch strand strips sts wide Sulky Rayon Thread technique thread held ting vase Viking Knitting How-To Viking knitting setup Weave whipstitch wire and thread wire leaving wrap the wire yarn