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Create
a necklace using pre-knitted narrow wire strips. A knitting machine is not
required.
These kits are currently being sold in The Textile Emporium at the
Ruddington Framework
Knitters' Museum
Pre – knitted wire necklace kits £6 each (Kit 5 is £5) plus £1 P&P for UK, £2 P&P
for Rest of World
Each kit includes:
- Pre-knitted wire strips,
- Findings
- Instructions
You can also purchase extra 50cm lengths for £1 each or longer lengths for
£1.75 per metre.
Steps:
- Choose a design kit
- Choose your colours of wire strips
- Choose either gold or silver plate findings
- Email erica@erica.co.uk to order
Step 1
Kit 1
This kit contains 4 pre-knitted wire strips in up to 4
different colours. The necklace is made by braiding 4 different colours
and is a very easy to work braiding pattern. I have used 4 different
colours in the necklace shown here, but you could choose 2 strips in
each of 2 colours.
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Kit 2
This kit contains 4 pre-knitted wire strips in 2 different
colours. The necklace is made by braiding 2 different colours to reveal
an interesting diagonal pattern in the braiding which is very easy to
work.
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Kit 3
This kit contains 4 pre-knitted wire strips in up to 4 different
colours. The necklace is made by braiding 4 different colours with an
extra central twist in the braiding pattern. I have used 4 different
colours in the necklace shown here, but you could choose 2 strips in
each of 2 colours. |
Kit 4
This kit contains 4 pre-knitted wire strips in up to 4
different colours. The necklace is made by braiding and folding 4
different colours giving a straight edge to the necklace. I have used 4
different colours in the necklace shown here, but you could choose 2
strips in each of 2 colours. |
Kit 5
This kit contains 3 pre-knitted wire strips in 3 different
colours. The necklace is made by using 2 different techniques of
braiding and folding along the length of the necklace. |
Step 2
Available in most (but not all) of the colours of wire shown on the reels
below.
Supa Clear, Chartreuse, Champagne, Leaf Green, Vivid Green, Supa Green, Warm Gold, Light
Gold, Vivid Red, Baby Pink, Lilac, Dark Purple, Supa Blue, Dark Blue, Gunmetal,
Mid Brown, Ice Blue (not shown below - is a much paler shade of Supa Green) are
all available.
Colours can be seen here
Move your mouse pointer over a reel to see the name of the colour

Step 3
Gold Findings

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Silver Findings 
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Textured findings are shown above - also available in smooth finish.
Also available with a screw clasp instead of a trigger clasp (shown)
I will send 13mm size for kits 1-4 and 8-10mm or round fittings for kit 5
For and extra 50p, magnetic clasps are available.
Step 4
Email erica@erica.co.uk to order
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