Knitting in the Round Bracelet Project Download

Description

This is a fun way to recycle vintage knitting needles found at estate sales, antique/resale shops,
flea markets, even your grandmother’s knitting basket. Aluminum needles, in 10″ and 14″ long
and size 9 and higher are hollow, and can be found in many colors. The color on needles will not
flake off during hammering, and any imperfections add character to the final design. There are
countless ways to texture, stamp, add bead charms, and even add a monogram. Wear three of them
in various needle sizes and colors, or mix them with other bangles. They’re lightweight and a fun
conversation piece!

Finished Size: 2 ½” in diameter and 3/8″ wide.
Tools and Supplies:

Size 10 hollow vintage aluminum
knitting needle 10″ long
• 6mm-12mm glass crystal beads or
  other beads of your choice, 3
• 22-gauge 2″ silver-filled headpins, 3
• 4mm sterling silver jump ring
• Non-abrasive cloth
• Liquid dish soap
• Heavy duty flush cutters
• Regular flush cutters
• Steel bench block
• Ball peen hammer
• Nylon mallet
• Sheet metal shears
• Flat needle file
• Ruler
• Sharpie marker
• Screw-down hole punch
• Nylon bracelet bending pliers
• Chain-nose pliers
• Round-nose pliers
• Flat-nose pliers
• Ear plugs (optional)
• Nickel silver logo tag, 1 (optional)
• Texturing hammer (optional)
• Household hammer (optional)
• Design stamps or letter stamps

(optional)

Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry,
April/May 2015