Knitting with Wire

by Nancie M. Wiseman

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.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knitting with Wire by Nancie M. Wiseman is 90 pages long and includes all sorts of knitting projects, useful tips and basic information on the tools for working with wire, a glossary and a helpful page of abbreviations. If you love knitting and want to try something new, try this!

My favorite quote from this book: “Generally speaking, the better your tools, the more you’ll enjoy working with wire.” So true!

Inside you’ll find:

30+ original projects
3 main sections: Hand Knitting, Viking Knitting & Machine Knitting
4 pages of tool suggestions for working with wire
Glossary shows: Basic crochet stitch, Kitchener stitch & Whipstitch

[Angie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was a disappointment. Most of the patterns require a lot more than just basic knitting needles. The bet projects actually require maching knitting. There is a couple of simple things in the beginning that just use regular knitting. If I need a change from yarn knitting, check this book out again.

[Martha]

physically exerting

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this book. Not all jewelry projects and good basics.

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very little inspired me and what did needs much more complicated tools than just some knitting needles. :(