How to Knit Charms & Bracelets
If you have been a knitter for any length of time, then you have probably experimented with knitting a variety of yarn types, from wool to silk and maybe even bamboo or yak. But knitters aren't limited to yarn alone; you can knit with almost anything that resembles yarn. These alternative fibers are excellent tools for making knitted jewelry, from bracelets to charms and everything in between.
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Things You'll Need
- Knitting needles
- Wire
- Beads
- Rayon or satin cord
- Leather string
- Crochet cotton
- Jump ring
- Spray starch
Instructions
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Knit with beads and wire, using this idea from Spun Magazine. String several beads onto a length of thin gold or silver jewelry wire, and knit with it in stockinette stitch the way you would knit with yarn. On the purl rows, purl one stitch and then bring a bead up into the knitting, then purl the next stitch to hold the bead in place. Knit the alternating rows. When the bracelet matches the width you want, attach each end to a toggle clasp and cut off the excess wire before wearing.
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Use a simple i-cord approach. Kala at Vegan Craftastic suggests knitting an i-cord bracelet using rayon yarn or cording. This same theory can be applied to satin cording, leather string, ribbon or any other soft jewelry cording. Knit your i-cord until you reach the desired length, leaving a long tail before casting on and after binding off. Then attach a toggle clasp to each end and wear your bracelet with pride.
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Use crochet cotton and small needles to make charms. Knit up a tiny leaf, flower or other motif using the crochet cotton and small needles (US size 1, for example). This will create tight stitches and a small accessory. Then attach it to a jump ring and use it as a charm for your newly knitted bracelets, or tie it with a ribbon around your neck and wear it as a pendant. Starch the finished motif before hanging on the jump ring to give it a stiff look and help it hold its shape.
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