How To: 'Viking Knit'

I've procrastinated too long with doing this tutorial, so Im just putting it out there!
If I feel the need for it, I may revisit and do this tutorial again/better.

This is Viking Knit, aka Trichinopoly. It is not like the weaving or knitting you would do with yarn... but is based off of ye olden methods of the vikings :-p This is how they would make their chain necklaces, though theirs would likely be out of sterling silver wire, and not enamelled copper wire.

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For more information on the archaeology side of this craft :http://beepdf.com/doc/77916/a_research_journey__trichinopoly_chainwork_is_it_vi­king_chain_knitting_.html

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[2JobsStillPoorUSA]

excellent tutorial. I'm just getting into wire working. I think I would use a regular knitting needle which would give a nice long and even "core." Have you done this with sterling silver wire yet?

[BlueKittyCreations]

@2JobsStillPoorUSA You dont need anything really long since you move it up and off the frame as you make it. As long as the start of the knit is past the point where the knitting needle tapers, should work just fine though.

Haven't used sterling silver yet. Its quite expensive compared to the enamelled copper or silver-plate that I already have.

[2JobsStillPoorUSA]

@BlueKittyCreations I used your suggestion for copper wire from a cable to practice with. I did use the knitting needle and put it blunt end up... then realized that getting it out of the tube would be a challenge if I hadn't made such big loops to start with. I ended up with a few inches of knit and since I didn't have a drawing board yet, I just drew it through my hands a few times. This stuff has potential, hammered it flat it could make a nice pendant foundation. THX!

[BlueKittyCreations]

@2JobsStillPoorUSA w00t! yay for experimentation!

[bakkerman491]

holy Valium she puts the die in dynamic.

[relu777]

You are very beautiful !

[slairdandraful]

Well done you for making this simple, I looked at it years ago demonstrated by a man and thought no i shan't bother now i can't wait to try this

[Woodypaine]

Great video. I work alot with chainmail weaves and was looking for new ideas for working with wire as I tend to have an excessive supply of it. I love how similar the finished product is to a tight weaved box chain or full persian chainmail pattern yet is far more flexible. Would probably make a great circlet base if hammered flat, maybe at an angle, or even a dangle chain or loop... oh the imagination is already at work. Thank you so much for posting this video!!

[17tward]

epic had a bunch of old wires and needed to recycle it :DD thanks for the idea

[ChillOutKitties]

Damn girl, your are amazing!!! You did not rush through your video and this gives people time to "work" along with you. Thanks so much.

[Pashakitty]

@BlueKittyCreations Yes, yes it does. :D

My hubby got me some wire by the way so now I'm doing it right. Oh, love your art also. I checked out your website and if I had the money I would so buy prints of your silhouette paintings.