How to Finish a Knit Bracelet

Knit bracelets can be made in a variety of styles.

Knit bracelets can be dramatic accessories and are easily made by hand. Knit bracelets can be made from traditional yarns or from wire. The knit finish will require a knowledge of crochet chain stitch. Viking knit bracelets are made using a wire weaving technique dating from ancient times. No matter what method you use, the bracelet will need to be properly finished in order to be put on the wrist and removed easily.

Things You'll Need

• Sterling silver bead caps
• Sterling silver wire
• Round-nosed pliers
• Jump ring and lobster clasp
• 2 buttons
• Crochet hook

Instructions

Knits Made With Yarn

1. Make the knitted portion of the bracelet the desired length to fit your wrist. Bind off using preferred knit bind-off techniques. Leave about 12 inches of yarn attached to the bracelet after binding off.

2. Use a crochet hook to make chain stitches to form a loop at each corner on one end of the bracelet.

3. Sew buttons to each corner of the other end of the bracelet.

4. Slide the buttons through the loops to close the bracelet.

Viking Knit Bracelet Finish

1. Complete the Viking knit bracelet to the desired length.

2. Cut a three-inch piece of sterling silver wire.

3. Thread the wire through all loops at one end of the bracelet. Wrap the wire into a loop and wrap around itself to secure the loops.

4. Thread a bead cap onto the looped wire.

5. Wrap the wire around round-nosed pliers and form a loop for the closure. Wrap the end of the wire around itself to close the loop. Trim the wire end.

6. Repeat the above steps to form a loop at the other end of the bracelet.

7. Attach a lobster clasp to the bracelet using the jump ring. Close the bracelet by hooking the lobster clasp to the loop on the other end of the bracelet.

References

• Knitty: Perdita
• Interweave Store: Home Page