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.

Features 20 projects split into four main sections--knitting, French knitting, crochet, and twisting--for creating necklaces, bracelets, and earrings

If you can cast on and knit a row, you have all you need to create structured fabrics, jewellery and accessories. you will discover the versatility of wire and how to add colourful bead embellishments. After an introduction on the available materials and an explanation of how to knit using wire, the book includes 27 projects for the reader to follow so they can start knitting and create stunning accessories. Heather Kingsley-Heath shows how to create 27 original and exciting projects using wire, beads, metallic threads and basic knitting skills. If you can cast on and knit a row, you have all the skills you need to make structured fabrics, beautiful bags, decorative flowers, sparkling braids, fairy collars, spiral scarves and more.

Contains instructions for eighteen jewelry projects using simple crochet techniques and incorporating wire.

Explore the exquisite art of using wire, beads, and gemstones, in combination with crochet and knitting, to create unique earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, tiaras, and brooches.

Crocheting takes on a new dimension in this fun and creative collection of 30 stunning yet easy-to-make necklaces, earrings, and bracelets--all made using wire. Those new to crochet will get all the basics of crocheting, including finishing off, adding new wire, and planning projects--with plenty of illustrations throughout for guidance. There is also a discussion of which crochet hooks to use, and how to choose the right wire gauge to suit any project. Most of the projects are simple, requiring single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet in the same basic patterns used in yarn crochet. Beaders will delight over a new way to play with beads, and seasoned crocheters will relish this fresh, innovative approach to a time-honored, favorite technique.

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

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

Day introduces readers to innovative techniques for crafting jewelry including crocheting and knitting with wire. Thirty-five striking projects are detailed including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, chokers and barrettes.

With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.