Sunday, August 19, 2007

August - Knitted Wire Bracelet

Ever since I saw the Nancie Weissman on Knitty Gritting knitting with wire I've wanted to give this a try. So, I did this weekend. So here's my August first time entry.

I pulled out my wire, beading supplies and some needles that I didn't care if they got scratched up and made this lovely bracelet.

knitted wire braclet

knitted wire bracelet

Materials Used:
#4 needles
a crochet hook of the right size
#26 gauge wire
some beads
basic clasp

Go back to my blog post here and you can get a basic tutorial to make one for yourself.

Here's another one I made on Saturday.

The Specs:
#28 or smaller gauge wire (I'm not sure what size it was as it no longer labeled in my stash)
lots and lots of seed beads
#1 needles
a clasp and jump ring

another knitter wire and bead bracelet

All I did for this one is cast on 7 sts and knit back and forth pushing up a bead every time.

another knitter wire and bead bracelet

I'm not very happy with the closure on this bracelet but I ran out of wire at the end. Because the wire is so thin I worry over time this will break. I would much rather this be closer to the knitted part of the bracelet I think it would be stronger.

Over all I am not much of a jewelry person. So I wasn't sure if I liked the looks of these bracelets but they are growing on me. I do think these might make a great gift for my teenage nieces. I just might make a few more a few for myself to get in touch with my inner diva.

10 comments:

Hobbygåsa said...

Wow - that is beautiful! Both of them! I'm in a hurry to your blog to see how you made them!

C4G said...

Dudette!! That is totally awesome! I am so diggin out my beading supplies to try this! Thanks for the instructions on yer blog!

Knit and fall back in it said...

good job, those are gorgeous.

Unknown said...

i love bracelets and yours are lovely!!! =) I saw that episode too!! =)
Kisses, Claudia

Tracy said...

They look great. Knitting with wire is on my list of things to do. Makes me want to cast on. :)

Jaye said...

Samantha, they turned out great! You did and excellent job!

Tina in Wonderland said...

Those are really nice!! I especially like the one with all those little seed beads. I'm gonna have to take a peek at your tutorial.

Samantha said...

Thanks for the kudos all! I'm excited to have been a bit of inspiration:)

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