wire crochet

[AuntChar]

I attempted some wire crochet for the first time, and I'm hooked! I made 2 bracelets and 2 necklaces and stopped only because my finger was getting sore!

http://www.tangledyarns.ca

[Tampa Doll]

Very pretty. I love the blue set.

[wiz3283]

Very nice. I really like the blue set.

[melkrose]

Cool!

[AuntChar]

thanks! i like the blue ones the best too

[kookaloo_starr]

Very pretty! I've knit with beads & wire before but not crocheted. I remember very sore fingers

[MarciMarie]

great job. I've always wanted to try this but got around to it yet, thanks for sharing!!

[Arlinka]

Very pretty jewelry - you should be proud to wear them all!! Thanks for sharing.

[muscidae]

Nice!

Makes me want to try!

The multi-coloured one is so lively, and the blue one so... peaceful.

Beautiful work.

[fizzycat]

Exquisite work.

[morehotcoffee]

Very pretty! I bought the wire but never tried to do it yet. You give me inspiration.

[thedragon1186]

Woooow! They're all so pretty!

~Nina

[Teresad]

I love those !!

 

I've tried to work with wire and beads a couple of times but always put it aside as it hurt my fingers so much and I seemed to just struggle with getting the loops to look nice.

 

Any tips on making it look so nice?

 

-Teresa

[happy stitcher]

Wonderful! I think the blue is my favorite, but I like the other set a lot, too!

 

I just rescued some jewelry DD was tossing out for this reason! She was tossing out beaded necklaces made of stones...some are purple, some white/clear, and some are hematite. I'm putting them away to try wire crochet, but first I really HAVE to finish some WIPs....especially since some are Christmas gifts.

 

I really want to try it, though.....I'm encouraged that you could make such nice things on your first attempt!

[contrary.crocheter]

those are beautiful! I love the color combinations

[Monique39]

Very pretty!

[Gardener]

These are really pretty. I just bought a wire crochet book, and am intrigued by the possibilities.

[LaVonneK]

I have never realy liked the way wire crocheted up, always thought it was kinda ugly, But you have put a new perspective on it. WoW! That is gorgeous, I would actualy be proud to wear that. Of course mine would never turn out that good!

[AuntChar]

I love those !!

 

I've tried to work with wire and beads a couple of times but always put it aside as it hurt my fingers so much and I seemed to just struggle with getting the loops to look nice.

 

Any tips on making it look so nice?

 

-Teresa

 

Sorry for being so late in replying! I used a 28 gauge wire, which seemed pretty thin and flexible, and only used chain stitches. After I was done I tried to gently shape some of the stitches if it seemed like there was too big of a gap or it just looked funny somehow. I only tried frogging once, and my wire broke, so I won't be doing that again.

I tried doing some sc and dc and got frustrated with it very quickly! My finger got sore too, so I tried to stop once that started happening. After a few days I was able to go longer before it started hurting. I was going to try putting a band-aid on my finger with the padded part sitting where my finger gets sore, but I haven't done much wire work lately, unfortunately! :eekSince I'm out of practice, I think I will try that the next time I pick up some wire

[AuntChar]

you could also try using a higher gauge (the higher the gauge, the thinner the wire)... i wanted to try a 30 or 32 but the highest i could find was 28, so that's what i used.

[Crochet_Hooked]

Very nice! Good Job!

[lhasaapsolady]

Very pretty, I especially love the blue set.

[crocheting_Kelly]

Those are very pretty! Love them!

[aphelia]

Wow, those are beautiful!

[BonBon64]

I bought wire, but haven't had time to try this. Will have to soon. I really like the looks of your jewerly!!!