Crochetted Wire Bracelet

Made for the tiny swap :)

Posted by Arty Kitkat

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I made the first one for Violetta for the tiny swap. Its made by crocheting a length of jewelery wire and crocheting in beads, charms and other odds and ends that I could find that fitted with her interests e.g. cats, purple, letter 'v' etc. I attached the clasp with coloured craft wire. I liked how it came out so much that I made one for myself too :) I hope this how to is clear enough. Ask if you have any questions.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Jewelry Wire 5 x the diametre of your wrist
  • Charm(s)
  • Toggle Clasp or lobster grip clasp

Steps (7 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Start off by gathering all your bits and bobs. I made up my bracelet using bits and bobs which symbolized the things I like and my interest. I did the same when I made Violettas'. Measure out your jewelery wire by wrapping the wire around your wrist 5 times.

  2. 2

    Make a loop with your wire like you would if you were crocheting with wool. Crochet a couple of stitches with your wire.

  3. 3

    Thread on your first charm/bead. Crochet your next stitch so that your wire goes over your bead/charm and incorporates it into the stitch.

  4. 4

    Continue crocheting in charms & beads every stitch or two. Every so often just check your bracelet against your wrist to check how its looking.

  5. 5

    When you have reached the end and crocheted nearly all your wire fold the end through the last loop to secure your stitches. Do this a few times and tidy up the ends so that there are no sharp bits sticking out. I used small pliers to do this. Do the same to the start so thats nice and neat too.

  6. 6

    Position your toggle clasp/ lobster clasp and weave your wire through the hole in the clasp and wind in through the end of your bracelet. I wound mine through the stitches and then wrapped the remainder of my wire round the join. I used coloured wire as I thought it looked cool :)

  7. 7

    Now stand back and admire your handiwork :)