Crochet, Knitting, Kumihimo, Macrame, & Other Fiber Techniques Projects
My first love in crafts was working with fibers. I majored in Textile Design in college at Rhode Island School of Design, and I later worked with hand weavers while I was in the Peace Corps in El Salvador. Since then, I have turned my attention and passion towards making jewelry, but the influence of my fibers background has remained strong.
Some of my favorite techniques for making jewelry are those which are inspired by fiber crafts. Macrame, netting, crochet and knitting are some examples of this. Some of these techniques are worked in actual fibers, and others substitute wire "fiber" for cloth. Below is a list of projects I teach that utilize these techniques.
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Macrame Square Knot Bracelet w/center beads & Sliding Square Knot Closure – beads all through OR just one main, large one
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Wire Macrame Bracelet with Side Beads on Metal Bangle
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Multi-Strand Macrame Bracelet with Horn Ring Toggle
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Crocheted Cord Necklace, with Beads or Buttons
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Crocheted Wire Bracelet with Slide-Lock Clasp, with or without Beads
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Circular Crocheted Wire Earrings, Single or Multiple, with or without Beads
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Bead Embroidery Bib Necklace on Felt
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Wooden Ring Clamp Woven Wire EarringsLearn wooden ring clamp weaving and use it to make multi-level earrings. Project number:188 |
Viking Knit Caged Stone PendantUse the ancient art of Viking Knit to create a beautiful "cage" for the stone of your choice. Project number:261 |
Spider Web Woven Wire Pendant or BasketLearn spider web wire weaving and use it to make a cool pendant, or go crazy and continue to complete a beautiful wire basket. Project number: 203 |
Viking Knit Beaded Bangle Bracelet w/hand-hammered claspLearn the ancient Viking Knit technique and use it to adorn this beaded bangle bracelet. Project number: 219 |