Beadalon Blog

Viking Knit is an ancient form of wire weaving that only uses a couple of tools (that you might already have in your stash) to create beautiful ropes of wire that you can use as part of a design, or as the design itself. While Viking Knit is beautiful on its own, it's a great way to showcase a focal piece. I'm always looking for ways to turn my wire wrapped and seed bead bezeled pieces into finished jewelry, and they look fantastic on a viking knit rope. I recommend using a dead soft wire, like Artistic Wire or ColourCraft Wire , in 24, 26, or 28 gauge to weave Viking Knit. In addition to wire, you'll need a round object - I use the Beadalon Mandrel Set   - but you can use knitting needles, crochet hooks, markers, empty wire spools really anything round of a good diameter will work. You'll also need a Draw Plate ,  and a Beading Awl .  Of course, you'll need a good Wire Cutter , and a Nylon Jaw Pliers will also come in handy. From the Beadalon Mandrel Set, I like t...