Little Knitted Jewels

For knitters who love crossover crafting projects, this book combines leftover scrap yarn, wire, beads, and embroidery floss in 12 mixed-media jewelry projects from expert designers. This how-to book features step-by-step tutorials and walks the knitter through several useful techniques such as knitting with beads, working in the round, knitting with wire, and more. Designs include bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, and each project is outlined with a bulleted list of the necessary skills and materials, close-up shots to illustrate technique, and a full-page color photograph of the finished project.

For knitters who love crossover crafting projects, this book combines leftover scrap yarn, wire, beads, and embroidery floss in 12 mixed-media jewelry projects from expert designers. This how-to book features step-by-step tutorials and walks the knitter through several useful techniques such as knitting with beads, working in the round, knitting with wire, and more. Designs include bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, and each project is outlined with a bulleted list of the necessary skills and materials, close-up shots to illustrate technique, and a full-page color photograph of the finished project.

For knitters who love crossover crafting projects, this book combines leftover scrap yarn, wire, beads, and embroidery floss in 12 mixed-media jewelry projects from expert designers. This how-to book features step-by-step tutorials and walks the knitter through several useful techniques such as knitting with beads, working in the round, knitting with wire, and more. Designs include bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces, and each project is outlined with a bulleted list of the necessary skills and materials, close-up shots to illustrate technique, and a full-page color photograph of the finished project.

Knitting & Wire Combine to Create 25 Gloriously Original Pieces! Distinguished by their fine gauge and delicate beauty, the 25 projects in this book take jewelry-making to fresh and unexpected places. Using knitting to transform cold, hard wire into a moldable, organic fabric, Samantha Lopez creates sophisticated, one-of-a-kind pieces that defy definition. Despite the complex appearance of some of the designs inside, every piece is born from the unconventional and artful combination of very basic techniques, all of which are illustrated in easy-to-follow sequences. So whether you have experience in knitting, jewelry-making or neither, you can create these projects with great success and minimal tools and materials. You'll find a thrilling range of styles inside: delicate and ultra-feminine, rugged and industrial, vintage-inspired, classic and modern. Create each project as-is, or factor in your own original interpretations, for results sure to WOW! Everything you need to create wearable sculptures! • Step-by-step demonstrations of all the basic techniques needed to complete the projects: knitting, stitches, simple increases and decreases, stringing beads and more. • 25 projects -rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces - in a breathtaking range of styles. • Striking ways to incorporate other materials, including sheet metal, gemstones, silk, velvet and patinas for additional texture opportunities. • A simple wire-wrapping process for stronger, more wearable pieces.

Step-by-step instructions for over 70 beautiful pieces.

An abundance of knitted luxuries--summery lace shawls, warm and wooly hats, a trio of cool knitted bracelets, and stunning beaded gloves--designed to grow your skills. Who doesn't love to knit accessories? They're fast, often require only a skein or two of yarn, and make amazingly versatile gifts for friends and family. Small knits are also the perfect way to try something new--an unusual stitch pattern, wild multi-colored yarn, or even a touch of sparkle. Laura Nelkin is well-known for designing these fun-to-knit little projects introducing her students and fans to advanced techniques with her signature "You can do it!" enthusiasm. In her first book, she shares her 3 favorite types of knitting using wrapped stitches, lacework, and beads. Each chapter begins with a quick knitted cuff to lay the foundations, then gradually ramps up to more complicated designs. The result is an all-new collection of wearable, feminine knits with a slightly rustic aesthetic. Give them as gifts, stockpile for a chilly day, or dress up a casual outfit--these are knockout projects to enjoy knitting again and again.

Covering 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.