Machine Knitting With Wire

An introduction to knitting with wire on a Knitting Machine focusing on Jewellery items including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants.
Erica demonstrates how easy it can be and includes lots of hints and tips.
More info at www.erica.co.uk

[@lilianabails9235]

Muy bonito y novedoso su trabajo profe, no sabía que se podía trabajar ese material en la máquina!!!!! Gracias!!!!

[@app103]

For those of us that use a different measuring system when purchasing wire, 0.2mm is equivalent to about a 32 or 33 gauge wire. Keep in mind that some metals are softer than others and that will contribute to whether it is bendable enough to use, or too hard and unsuitable for knitting. She is using copper, which is fairly flexible at that gauge. More specifically, she is using what is known in the electronics industry as copper magnet wire, which is enameled and comes in a variety of colors. That said, I once tried crocheting by hand with 32 gauge 316L stainless steel wire and regretted my life choices. The metal was too hard to bend properly. I considered moving up to about a 40 gauge but never got around to trying a another go at it.

[@EricaThomson]

US wire gauge is different to UK wire gauge. That is why I prefer to measure in millimetres. Copper wire is quite soft and easy to knit on the machine. I have used stainless steel wire on the machine, but I only used one strand of 0.15mm and that wasn't easy.

[@TosaNewsense]

This is such great info. Thank you. I cannot wait to try knitting some copper magnet wire. Off to find a knitting machine

[@aliciafigueroa9572]

Thank you! I tried using 26 gauge wire, and it wasn’t working at all, really helpful information.

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

Lovely!! I’m using a spool knitter and an looking into a knitting machine. Never thought about using wire on a machine, ingenious!!!!

[@EricaThomson]

Thanks, Mary-Ruth. Hope you find a machine - you'll have a lot of fun!

[@lilianabails9235]

Una maravilla que haga bisutería con la máquina de tejer profe!!!! Hermoso!!!!

[@EricaThomson]

Thank you!

[@mjremy2605]

Wow, this is amazing! You can knit with wire? I came across this randomly and really blown away by your creativity. Well done! For those who need conversion: Look up the conversion from mm to AWG (American Wire Gauge) online. Search for 'mm to AWG conversion'. All wire is measured in: MM or Inches Fraction or Inches Decimal or AWG. MM is the most accurate measuring system and used globally. Americans being the practical people they are, decided to assign a Wire Gauge Number (AWG system) to the approximate mm measurements so that it would be easy to remember. Its a lot easier to remember 12 Gauge or 12 AWG versus 2.06mm. Always have the exact mm size and then translate to the AWG. 0.08 mm = smaller than 38 Gauge. Too fine. 0.335mm = 28 Gauge wire. Too thick 0.2mm = 32 Gauge wire. Just right. 0.25 mm = 30 Gauge for plastic silver coated wire. Thicker but softer.

[@EricaThomson]

Thanks MJ! Yes - 0.2mm just right😁, remember to use 4 ends together - can be different colours and great to create unique colour blends and ombre effects.

[@moragwalker6325]

Hello Erica That was a lovely video thank you very much for reminding me about this. Best wishes from Dundee Scotland.

[@EricaThomson]

Hello Morag, Long time no see! I remember all of us making bracelets at Metropolitan many years ago - was good fun! Thanks.

[@НаталияМочанова]

Incredibly! Delicious! Thanks!😀

[@FernUnfurling]

Thank you for this video. It is interesting to hear about your process. Have you heard of Yoola? It is all crocheting wire by hand, but I think you would be interested in her process as well.

[@EricaThomson]

Thank you. Yes, I have heard of Yoola. It is very interesting work.

[@Kalina_Kitsune]

I'm going to knit Sterling silver uppers for a pair of sandals! Thank you so very much for the inspiration! I'll send you pictures when I'm done if you want.

[@EricaThomson]

Oh yes! Would love to see photos!

[@valeriepoole1535]

Hello Erica, I'm not sure if you remember me, it's Val Poole we had a club together some years ago. I purchased some stretch nylon interfacing for knitwear from you, and just wondered if you still sold it. If not can you tell me where I can purchase it from. I gave up machine knitting some years ago, and am now into dressmaking, and find that the interfacing is great for the fabrics I use. It's nice to see that you are still machine knitting. Time has flown by, I hope that you and yours are well. Look forward to hearing from you, if you get this message. Best wishes Val.

[@EricaThomson]

Hi Val - yes I remember you - that was a loooong time ago! I sold the last of the nylon earlier this year. You could try Hansons Fabrics Tel [phone] I know they have had it or something similar.

[@SandraLopez-ii4fe]

Gracias que maravilla lo que nos enseña, mil y mil gracias

[@raewynlevis2298]

Erica I hope you don't mind but I added it to the facebook page below, crediting you with everything of course but I felt so inspired by your work I thought others might never find it on the fb pages as no one is talking about knitting with wire: machine knitting patterns

[@EricaThomson]

Thank you.

[@raewynlevis2298]

@@EricaThomson gosh no the thanks is to you for posting the video - there are a lot of people very interested on that facebook page if you're keen to check out the comments?

[@EricaThomson]

@@raewynlevis2298 I've sent a request to join the Group, so I can take a look. Thanks for the heads up!

[@raewynlevis2298]

@@EricaThomson I think you might have some new customers :-)

[@lilianabails9235]

Que tipo de hilado es ese profe? Saludos desde Argentina!!!! Gracias!!!!

[@EricaThomson]

It is not yarn. It is thin copper wire used to make jewellery.

[@elainewilliams4201]

Omg god erica I heard of you back in the late 80s I never new you could do this im smitten I love those jewellery peaces but are they easy to finish as you didnt actually show the finishing of them, I love the braided bracelets, well I live all your ideas, thank you for bringing this to my knowledge x

[@EricaThomson]

Thanks, Elaine for your kind comments. Have you seen my website - you can see pictures on how to make the jewellery here - www.erica.co.uk/knitting-with-wire/findings. You can either sew them on or glue them on.

[@victorgomezsa]

Great! Thank you very much!

[@FernUnfurling]

I keep coming back to this video. What machine is this?

[@EricaThomson]

It is a Brother KH710 from the 1980's

[@susans7606]

This is incredible! Thank you!!

[@EricaThomson]

Thank you!

[@aslkaya9414]

thank you so much for inspirations and you are very cute 🥰🥰

[@EricaThomson]

Thank you!

[@Маргарита777-з9ф]

какая вы молодец.

[@raquelreyes8573]

Hi again can you please tell were I can buy the book you show on the tutorial I am very happy to have found your suite i will be subscribed so please send all the information you can thank you for this tutorial many Blessing

[@EricaThomson]

Hi Raquel, Please look on my website here www.erica.co.uk/knitting-with-wire/wire-patterns and email me [e-mail] and I can send you all the instructions.

[@minaljain3549]

Hi! Your videos are very useful. Could you please tell me, is the machine used to knit yarn is the same for knitting wire as well?

[@EricaThomson]

Yes - the same machine used for both yarn and wire.

[@minaljain3549]

@@EricaThomson Thankyou😊

[@user-cq7xt1dm1e]

Fantastic! Thanks so much.

[@lesliewheeler6938]

Thanks

[@janwright6476]

Brilliant thanks so much

[@frederiquejones3633]

Hello, your work is wonderful. I am only interested in knitting jewellery, is it necessary to have this very large machine or could you recommend something smaller? Thank you.

[@EricaThomson]

All suitable knitting machines are this size I'm afraid, though they do pack down quite small when you are not using them. They only take a minute or two to set up again.

[@CapricornSunLeoMoon]

Thanks for sharing this fab idea Erica, never thought about using wire as assumed it would damage the machine. I have a chunky machine so would you still recommend the 0.2mm size or a slightly thicker one? Thank you

[@EricaThomson]

Thanks! You could use lots of strands of 0,2mm wire, but I would try something like 0.4mm. It depends on the look you want and whether you want to blend different colours together for a unique mix. Using several strands of finer wire is always easier to knit. Have a play!

[@CapricornSunLeoMoon]

@@EricaThomson Many thanks & I was thinking about trying multi strands of 0.2 to see how it goes, but will definitely enjoy experimenting 🙂

[@tulaybitiktas546]

dear Erica, how many numbered wire should be from the last exit machine. I saw 4 layers of wire in your video. Total how many mm ,,,, 4 × 0.2mm. ? Please I am waiting for an answer ,,, thank you

[@EricaThomson]

I usually use 4 strands of 0.2mm wire together. You can use more or less, but I have found 4 is best for what I need.

[@greggoldstein5165]

Is this bad for the machine/carriage? Amazing work

[@EricaThomson]

No, I've never had any problems. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@ЕльвіраЖук-ъ5й]

​@@EricaThomsonблагодарим! Подскажите какая у вас машина ,класс ?

[@greggoldstein5165]

Hey Erica do you think there is a wire fine enough to be wound with a twister with yarns that I dye that will add some structure and malleability to a shoulder for example? Can you use wire for jacquard? Thanks!

[@EricaThomson]

Yes, you can twist the 0.2mm wire with yarn. I have used a spinning wheel to twist together. I have also used all wire in a Fair Isle pattern on the single bed machine (8 strands altogether) and mixed with yarn in double jacquard. I sell the fine wire on my website.

[@syedarehana6338]

I am from India how i purchase this wire

[@EricaThomson]

You can look at my website and choose the colours you would like to buy. I can post to India and you can pay by PayPal. See www.erica.co.uk/

[@tulaybitiktas546]

congratulations ,, what is the name of the wire you use ,, thanks Elaine ❤️

[@EricaThomson]

It is coloured enamelled copper wire 0.2mm

[@tulaybitiktas546]

@@EricaThomson thank 😘🌹

[@janwright6476]

Hi Erica what number on your tension dial do you use, thanks

[@EricaThomson]

Usually around 6, but see what works best with the wire you are using and the look you want to achieve.

[@raquelreyes8573]

can you use any knitting machine to do this

[@EricaThomson]

Any standard gauge machine with a metal bed is suitable.

[@raquelreyes8573]

I am new at working with knitting machine I just brough one a KH-587 I do however do jewelry wire bracelet and earrings and others also resin so i really would like to learn

[@EricaThomson]

@@raquelreyes8573 Yes, that machine will be fine. Good luck!

[@ruthgenah9578]

Hi Erica, what is the gauge of the wire? Thank you. Ruth

[@EricaThomson]

US wire gauge is different to UK wire gauge. That is why I prefer to measure in millimetres. I use 4 strands of 0.2mm wire together.

[@ruthgenah9578]

@@EricaThomson thank yoi

[@BlessingTaka]

How can I buy a copy of the book from you?

[@EricaThomson]

If you take a look at my website www.erica.co.uk/knitting-with-wire and also www.erica.co.uk/knitting-with-wire/wire-patterns, you will see I have a few patterns. Please email me [e-mail] with your order and I can take payment by PayPal. Thanks!

[@naduaal5797]

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[@raquelreyes8573]

HI Erica thank you for you prompt reply I will email you rigth now so in can sent me sent me the instructions Thank you can we stay in touch if I need you help GOD bess you and your family

[@aliciateran8839]

I think if you use wire, the life of the knitting machine will be short. If you push the normal blender with ice and no fruit o veggies the machine will do it but later you have to buy another blender. 🌷

[@EricaThomson]

I have used the same machine to knit with wire for 25 years. It is still working perfectly, so wire is not a problem for the machine. The wire is very thin.

[@aminatseriki7172]

Hi Erica I love this video do you happen to have an email address I could contact you with. X

[@EricaThomson]

You can contact me via my website - details above.

[@aminatseriki7172]

@@EricaThomson amazing thanks so much found you email I popped you a message x