Wire knitting on a spool book

Dozens of jewelry designs to knit and crochet with wire. There are commercial versions available also called french knitters, or knitting nellies, but i prefer to make my own, so that i have control over how many pins i use, and how far they are from the central. Other spool knitters may have many more pegs, from 16 to over a hundred. Switch to the color you will be using for the yoolatube wire crochet necklace itself, leave a tail of 8 20cm and create invisible spool stitches until you have made approximately 145 rows. Unfollow spool knitters to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Diane says, this type of knitting, sometimes called corking, is familiar to girl scouts and schoolkids the world over, and yields thin, hollow tubes of knitting. How i learned to knit with craft wire soft flex company. You can make the knitting spool itself from an old wooden spool and some nails. In my opinion, the hardest part of spool knitting with wire is finding an appropriate knitting spool. Different stringing materials, whether it be wire, beading cord, wool or ribbon, will produce different results.

You can knit many materials on a spool knitter, from ribbon to jewelry wire. Heepdd knitting spool knitter double head knitting rope maker needle knit diy craft wool knitting needle tools. Kelly of offthebeadedpath has two excellent videos to show you how it is done with wire with prestrung beads. Materials information on choosing the right wires, crochet hooks, jewelry tools, and beads. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Any of our 4 diameters of beading wire can be knitted. Bedspreads to knit and crochet book 32 pgs, 1941 spool cotton co.

If desired, run a wire through handle before sewing to basket. While i was experimenting, it struck me that many people have these handy little gizmos, but dont know how to use them. There are commercial versions available also called french knitters, or knitting nellies, but i prefer to make my own, so that i have control over how many pins i use, and how far they are from the central hole. Milton bradley, born in 1836 in vienna, maine, was first interested in lithography as a teenager. Diy spool french knitting with pictures instructables. You may ditch the conventional yarn and spool knit with paracord to make a useful neck lanyard or boot cuffs in bulky design. Every time i pull out knitting my 4yearold wants to join in, and so i searched my mind for a way he could participate.

Although the print version of the book is now out of print, weve created a cd version with all the same information as the book. There are many patterns available for using the finished cord. If you are in the binding business, youll probably need some stitching wire. Sep 15, 2014 it is so easy to make your own spool knitter with nails and a wood spool. Layoer knit spool loom set knitting yarn wool rope hook knitting tool purple. Wrap thin wire 28gauge around the first peg, leaving a long enough tail to poke down through the spool. Use the technique to create pretty rubber band jewelry for kids. Spool knitting has been around for generations and is seeing a resurgence in popularity. This type of knitting was done on large pieces of wood and were referred to as frame knitting, rake knitting, loom knitting, and peg knitting. See more ideas about spool knitting, knitting and wire spool.

After much online research about spool knitting diy versus buying a kit and very little in the way of stepbystep graphics, i decided to attempt my first instructable to show you how to macgyver your way into the knitting world. Wiseman, available at bookstores knitted wire earrings by erica thomson. Wire knitting on a spool by sharon hessoun recounts the history of spool knitting, explains the equipment and materials needed, gives basic instructions for knitting and projects for 3, 4 or 5 peg knitting spools. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and. Wigjig sells wire knitting on a spool, a book entirely about spool knitting with wire. Use the crochet tool or beading awl to grab the wires and pull over the pegs during the knitting process. Spool knitting, corking, french knitting or tomboy knitting is a form of knitting that uses a spool with a number of nails around the rim to produce a narrow tube of fabric, similar to icord. Beads can be added to the spool knit in a variety of ways. Spool knitting is a fun wire technique using a spool knitter sometimes called a dolly or nancy which can be home made or bought. Ill be trying this also i just book marked the read. Once the ends of my yarn were attached to pegs on a spindle, i turned the wheel and flipped loops of yarn over the yarn already on each peg. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This is a garter stitch blanket based on a traditional patchwork pattern.

Luckily for us crafters there are tons of companies making tools to make knitted web faster and easier than ever. Find great deals on ebay for knitting spool and wooden knitting spool. Detailed howto information on crocheting contemporary wire jewelry, stitchbystitch. Knitting mushroom from glueckskaefer is a classic wooden knitting spool.

Wire knitting spool braid with large beads youtube. There are clickable links from the table of contents on the left, so you can quickly get to the part. Not only are there three different styles of knitting spools available 3pin, 4pin and 5pin, but there are several different ways to knit on each spool. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. She uses bead caps, but you could also use metal or coiled wire cones. When teaching this technique, i always describe the face of the knitting spool like a clock. Using a spool knitter with more pegs will result in a larger cord. Plus 17 projects shown stepbystep that make wire crochet designs achievable for. It is so easy to make your own spool knitter with nails and a wood spool. Diane of craftypod has gotten me facinated with spool knitting with her post which has lots of photos of the process. Try different stitches with each tool to create different patterns. They can be used for trim, of course, but im convinced theres more uses lurking in the back of my brain.

There are clickable links from the table of contents on the left, so you can quickly get to the part of the book that you want to see. Loom knitting is the same idea as spool knitting, only there are many more loops on the rimring. The beauty of the knitting spool is that it is very easy to use, so enjoy experimenting with it and send us some pictures of the finished results for our gallery page. Wrap the wire around all the subsequent pegs, making sure all the wraps are in the same direction. Just as the print version, the book will teach you three methods of wire knitting. Spool knitting is a traditional way to teach children the basic principles of knitting. Weight such as clothespin or clamp and darning needle. One of my favorite toys as a kid was a red spinning wheel. The book encloses everything you ever wanted to know about wire crochet in my beloved invisible spool knitting technique, i tried to squeeze into it all the. I also show you how to finish off the ends of the braid and you can easily turn this into either a.

String up beads using the spin n bead before starting to create designs with beads. A unique jewelry making kit in yoolas wire crochet invisible spool knitting technique. Each block consists of two knitted spools, one dark and one light, sewn together to give a different pattern on the two sides of the blanket. Traditional knitting techniques with needles do not always translate into wirework.

Knitting on a spool with soft flex beading wire technique lima beads wire jewelry tutorials knitting spools are not only useful for weaving together thread and yarn, but also cord and beading wire for beautiful and sturdy jewelry. Viking knitting vs the invisible spool knitting wire crochet. Most spool knitters have four or five pegs or brass nails around the edge of the spool. Here are three different techniques for knitting beading wire on a knitting spool. Crochet with wire, twist and loop and wire knitting. Use unusual techniques to bring something different to your jewelry an article about using wire and spool knitting.

The knitting spool works with copper or sterling silver wire, gauges 2428. The miruna brand is a trusted source and work great with virtually any stitching machine. How to spool knit wire jewelry tutorials the beading gems. I remember doing french or spool knitting with yarn as a youngster. In this tutorial i show you how to make a wire knitting spool braid and adding large beads to it.

Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Learn how to knit on a spool with soft flex beading wire. Then all you need is some pretty yarn and one more nail as your knitting needle to spool knit. How to spool knit wire jewelry tutorials the beading gem. The cd will run on a pc or a mac with adobe acrobat reader. Instructor lisa claxton takes you through her design using wire and bead soup to create this versatile bracelet on a knitting spool. The rows will build up like a spiral, one on top of the other. Hi everyone, nope i havent changed my favorite wire work technique. Go around again so there are two wraps on every peg. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

It has been designed to fit comfortably in your hand for more ergonomic working and reduced fatigue. Lima beads is an online bead store with gemstone beads, freshwater pearls, and cubic zirconia. Look no further, we are providing the wide range of single pattern diy kits and crochet combo diy kit. The necklace was based on an idea from nancie wisemans book. The long 10stitch strip of knitting was made with black artistic 34 gauge wire knit with red yeoman supersheen for half the length and black supersheen for the second half. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. You use this tail as you work to gently tug your knitted rope. Wrap the wire around all the subsequent pegs, making sure all the wraps wind around in the same direction. Spool knitting french knitting tutorial and patterns. The blocks can also be arranged in other ways to make different blankets. Then all you need is some pretty yarn and one more nail as your knitting. Mar 01, 2007 diane of craftypod has gotten me facinated with spool knitting with her post which has lots of photos of the process.

Knitting on a spool with soft flex beading wire technique. Aug 06, 2010 cat walks you through tips on knitting with wire and demonstrates knitting a bracelet from start to finish. Part 2 covers the casting off and finishing the necklace. Wireknitting andor crocheting, knitting, books barnes. Project images are large and placed right next to the directions. Little did i know i would still be doing it as adult and with wire. Nov 10, 2016 hi everyone, nope i havent changed my favorite wire work technique. Very helpful book with excellent information, clear step by step instructions. Gift shopping with crochet book 191 the spool cotton company. Tel bukme tel orme wire bending and wire knitting spool knitting with copper wire no directions, but this takes spool knitting to a whole new level.

Wrap thin wire 28gauge works well around the first peg, leaving at least a 4 tail. Comes packaged in a plastic tube with a custom stylus for manipulating the wire to create a variety of wire and bead jewelry and accessories. Beginning and advanced wireworkers will fall in love with this quick and easy method to create a stunning piece using your left over beads. So you can see below that the wire is running to the left of 12 oclock. Plus 17 projects shown stepbystep that make wire crochet designs achievable for a variety of skill levels.

Jan 15, 2010 how to wire spool knit in 7 easy steps. Then i remembered spool knitting, and this little mushroom spool knitter from from bella luna toys is perfect in every way. This tutorial uses a commercial spool knitting loom that i picked up at a thrift store. Noted for its extremely low lead content and with a reputation for great quality this wire is some of the best on the market. Cat walks you through tips on knitting with wire and demonstrates knitting a bracelet from start to finish. But today, inspired by rosemarys book and boosted with the realization that wire isnt fuzzy, i got out the old knitting spool and set to work.

Unfollow knitting spool to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Knitting on a spool with soft flex beading wire technique lima. I found some books online that offer wire knitting and crocheting inspiration. Use the artistic wire knitterkumihimo weights to maintain an even tension on your project.