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Have you tried knitting with wire yet? I have a book about it, some teeny-tiny needles to try it, and I just haven’t started on it yet. It looks just fascinating. I have seen jewelry and belts done with this technique, and it combines the best of knitting and jewelry-making, I think. The results look more like weaving or beading than knitting, but they are delicate and beautiful, too.

You can find wires in all sorts of great colors, too, which only adds to the appeal of the jewelry made from wire. I picked up some ear wires at Fire Mountain Gems for a good price, so I’m going to try to make some earrings first off. I think they are such small projects, once I get the hang of the technique, I can finish them up quickly and see how they look.

If you’ve tried knitting with wire, please let me know. I’d love to hear your experiences, good and bad, and find out what type of projects you created with your needles and wires!

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