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The
Basics of Wire Crochet
Left-handed
version also available!
Level:
Beginner
Size: 11
pages, PDF file, 940 KB, need Adobe
Reader
Prequisite:
Knowledge of the basic crochet stitches (chain stitch, single crochet)
All
you need to know to start exploring wire crochet.
This
tutorial will save you hours of trial and error, helping you avoid
costly mistake and many painful headaches.
You
will learn:
-
what
are the best kinds of wire and hooks to use
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the
proper way to hold your work and your hook when working with
wire
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how
to maintain a good and regular tension
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how
to produce well-formed and even stitches
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how
to crochet with beads
-
how
to finish your pieces
...
and many other useful tips
You
will need :
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28ga
(0,32 mm) round, dead-soft wire (brass, copper or
artistic wire for practice)
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Hooks
in various sizes, starting from 1,25 mm (# 8, US)
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Assortment
of beads in various sizes and shapes for practice
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Cutters
(or nail-clipper)
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Round-nose
pliers
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Chain-nose
and/or flat-nose pliers (2)
11
pages of clear instructions with close to 30 pictures.
Links
to three short videos are also included to illustrate the
different steps in the execution of the technique.
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