Annies - Little Knitted Jewels: An Eclectic Mix of 12 Knitted Jewelry Designs

Table of Contents Fun Fashions is published by Annies, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711. Printed in USA. Copyright 2012 DRG. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher. RETAIL STORES: If you would like to carry this pattern book or any other Annies publication, visit AnniesWSL.com Every effort has been made to ensure that the instructions in this pattern book are complete and accurate.

We cannot, however, take responsibility for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work. Please visit AnniesCustomerCare.com to check for pattern updates. ISBN: 978-1-59217-400-3 If working with beads, findings and wire sounds intimidating, then youll find these pages to be an invaluable resource for finding the information needed to get started on creating your own knitted jewelry. The process is easy and only takes a few extra tools and materials. Knitting Needles Many of the projects presented in this book suggest using smaller-gauge knitting needles, so choosing the right kind of needle is essential. Crochet Hooks From picking up a dropped stitch to working a decorative edge, crochet hooks are the best friend to all of your knitting projects! Small steel crochet needles, often used with thread crocheting, can also be used to add beads to individual stitches on knit projects. BeadsBeads come in many shapes and are most commonly measured in millimeters (mm) such as 6mm, 8mm and so forth. BeadsBeads come in many shapes and are most commonly measured in millimeters (mm) such as 6mm, 8mm and so forth.

Beads are made from many materials such as glass, acrylic, crystal, bone, gemstone, horn, clay and felted fiber beads.Glass BeadsFelted BeadsAcrylic BeadsFindingsThese are what make jewelry making possible. Usually metal, findings include clasps, pins, buttons and much more depending on what your imagination can dream up!ButtonsClaspsPinsEarring FindingsThese are posts, ear wires, hoops or clip-on components that attach the knitted jewelry to your ear.Jump Rings & Split RingsJump rings and split rings connect jewelry components, like links or a clasp to a strand, together. They are usually round, 18-gauge wire with a cut in one side. You can also find soldered jump rings for times you dont want the ring to open.Stringing MaterialsIn this book, knitters will be using materials like embroidery floss for stringing and knitting beads. Embroidery floss is thread usually used for cross-stitch and other embroidery projects. It comes in a large variety of colors and is typically made from twisted cotton, but can also be made from silk, linen, polyester or rayon.

Other materials used to string beads include nylon beading thread, beading wire, elastic cord and even ribbon.Jewelry PliersPliers are commonly used for wire and jewelry findings. Some of the common kinds are 4-in-1, bent-nose, chain-nose and round-nose.Tapestry NeedlesThese come in a variety of sizes from blunt to fine-point to curved. Its always good to have a variety of all shapes and sizes on hand for weaving in loose ends, sewing buttons and taking care of unexpected knitting emergencies.WireWire comes in many shapes. Four common shapes used in jewelry making are round, half round, square and twisted. Wire is measured by its gauge, which increases as the wire gets thinner. For example, a 22-gauge wire is much thinner than a 16-gauge wire.The hardness of wire is determined by its malleability, or how easily it can be bent without breaking.

There are three general levels of hardness: Dead soft is super malleable and very easy to manipulatesometimes too easy. Half hard is most commonly used because of its level of malleability and sturdiness. Full hard is very difficult to manipulate.