Working with Wire

If you're one of those people who has never worked with wire before but would like to try knitting with wire, here are some wire knitting basics that should help get you started.

The main thing to know when first working with wire is that, much like starting to knit with yarn, it takes some practice to really get a feel for what you're doing. It's important before you sit down to make your first project that you get yourself some wire (24 to 30 gauge) and some knitting needles (sizes vary according to your taste, as do materials -- try metal and wood), cast on a few stitches (using the wrap method, please) and knit a little while until you get a feel for how the stitches are formed.

Yes, it's still knitting in the exact same way you normally would, but you might be surprised how different it feels to work with wire instead of yarn. It's a bit more temperamental, but it's certainly fun to play with, too.