Little Knitted Jewels: An Eclectic Mix of 12 Knitted Jewelry Designs
This mixed media pattern book features 12 mixed media jewellery designs with emphasis on knitting. It explains how to use up the stash of yarn you have left over from previous projects and make into something really exciting and useful. It also introduces a variety of media from fine yarn fibres to vintage fabric. The book is well set out with lovely photography and inspirational designs which just make you want to get started. The table of contents sets out the projects in a clear way and also suggests the level of skills needed for each project and before you get started it explains about needles, beads and the findings you will need. The magic of knitting beaded jewellery shows how to incorporate beads into your knitting which could be used for larger projects too. All the projects are not particularly difficult for a beginner, with clear instructions and also tips on some projects to help the project succeed. The number of projects is just right to capture interest. I particularly like the vintage recycled Lotus project by Adrienne Krey which could be varied over and over. The back of the book has general information which includes standard yarn weights, needles sizing and knitting basics and techniques. This is a lovely book aimed at the beginner jewellery maker and knitter with inspirational designs and lovely photography.-Bead Society of Great Britain If you want to try knitting something really different, how about some beautiful jewellery? It's not the most conventional way to use up leftover yarn, but it's certainly one of the prettiest. Use odds and ends, along with fine gauge wire and embroidery floss to make stunning necklaces, earrings and bracelets that are sure to attract lots of compliments. Friends will be amazed when you say you knitted them yourself. You'll learn how to knit with beads, work in the round and knit with wire, to name just a few techniques. As these are all small projects, once you get the hang of the techniques used, you'll be creating beautiful trinkets in next-to-no-time. They make excellent gifts for special occasions and it's easy to adapt the designs to coordinate with your favourite outfits.-Knit Today