Knitting with wire often results in a very stiff creation, but by using Erica’s innovative technique you can create a very fluid like feel to the knitted strips which when braided together have very tactile quality.
You’ll need the pattern, some wire, some clasps to neaten the ends, your choice of closure and a standard gauge knitting machine.

The pattern is 7 pages long and packed with information on how to knit the strips, tips for knitting with wire, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Also includes many variations with clear diagrams. There is a very good close up 7”x5” photograph on the front. Pattern price is £5.

The wire is available in 24 colours at present. It is easiest to knit straight from the reels, so choose 4 reels (£3 each or 4 for £10) You could choose 4 toning colours to obtain a subtle blend of similar shades or you could choose 4 completely different colours which you could put together in different combinations to achieve a very wide variety of colours.

As short lengths are needed to knit the strips for the bracelets and necklaces, it is easy enough to wind off lengths from your reels so you can use several strands of the same colour together. With just 4 reels of wire you can make 35 different colour combinations. If you choose 8 reels, you would have 330 different combinations!