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Do you love the look of knit accessories? Why not try knitting your own bangle?
I’ve previously written an i-cord knitted bracelet tutorial, and this one is kind of similar, but the special twist here is the addition of a wire to give the knit structure so it wears more like a bangle than a bracelet! This simple tutorial requires some basic knitting skills, but I think the results are worth it. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your knitted bangle:
1: Yarn. I used two leftover yarns, a sliver sparkly mohair and a pink boucle style yarn.
Hot pink yarn:
Sparkly black yarn:
2: A piece of wire. I used some recycled copper wire.
3: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
4: Scissors.
5: A darning needle.
6: Two double pointed knitting needles. I used some 8mm needles to give myself a chunky i-cord. The width of your i-cord will depend on the size of your yarn and your needles. I recommend using a thick yarn and needles for a bold bangle. Alternatively, if you don’t like knitting, you can use an i-cord knitting machine.
Alternatively, you can try an i-cord knitting machine
Follow these steps to make your own amazing knitted bangle:
1: Hold the two yarns together.
2: Create a slip knot and add it to the needle, pull the yarn to tighten it around the needle.
3: Cast on two more stitches. After casting on the three stitches, slide them to the other end of the needle and begin knitting the first stitch. Knit the next two stitches. This will start to form a tube. You can see this process a bit in this video.
4: After finishing the first row, slide the stitches to the other end of the needle and repeat the knit pattern you did in step 3.
5: Once you have your desired length, it is time to cast off. To cast off, knit the first stitch onto the second needle, then knit the second stitch, after you slide it onto the next needle, take the first stitch and pull it over the second one, you will now have one stitch on each needle. Repeat this again until you only have one stitch left on the second needle.
6: Leaving the final stitch on the needle, trim the end of the yarn leaving a tail.
7: Remove the needle and then thread the tail through the loop and pull it tight. Now your cast off is complete.
8: Take the wire and start pushing it into the middle of the i-cord.
9: Create a loop on one end of the wire.
9: Form the wire into a large circle shape, this will be the form of your bangle.
10: Trim the excess wire using your cutting pliers, leaving a little excess on the end to allow for the loop.
11: Put the second end through the loop you made at the first end, then loop them together using your round nose pliers.
12: Push the knitted i-cord tube around to cover the loops you made. and then tie the two ends together using the tails you left.
13: Use the needle to weave the tails in and further cover the wire. Trim any excess yarn.
Now your knit bangle is finished and ready to wear! How cute is this design? I love it. I’m planning to make a whole stack to add some fun colourful accessories to my wardrobe.
Here are some other fibre focused jewelry tutorials you can follow:
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Add to your wrist stack, construct some charm connector bangles today!
Are your daily bangles feeling boring? Do you need something fresh to add to your accessories collection? Well then have I got the tutorial for you! This bangle featuring a chunky charm connector gives a stunning effect and looks incredible when layered with other different bracelets.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this charm connector bangle:
1: Pliers. You will need your cutting pliers and round nose pliers to make this bangle.
2: Wire. I used some thick malleable wire in a silver color.
3: A charm connector. I used this simple silver colored charm connector.
Style your bangle with these pretty connector charms:4: Beads of your choice. I used a selection of wooden beads in different shapes and colors.
Follow these steps to make your charm connector bangle:
1: Measure out a length of wire that will fit comfortably around your wrist. Cut it to length using the cutting pliers.
2: Bend a small section of the end of the wire into a loop. This will prevent your beads from falling off the wire.
3: Begin adding beads to the wire in the pattern of your choice.
4: Once your beading has been completed, use the round nose pliers to bend the end of the wire at a right angle to the beaded section.
5: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers and then use the round nose pliers to create another loop at the end of the wire to secure the beads in place.
6: Open one loop slightly using the pliers and place the charm connector onto one side of the bangle. Secure the charm connector in place by closing the loop again.
7: Repeat step 6 for the other side of the bangle, securing the charm connector in place.
8: Now your bangle is finished and ready to pop on your wrist. Will you stack your bangles high or let it shine on its own? Style it your way and make this design your own!
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Jingle Jangle How to Make A Bangle!
In this tutorial you can learn how to make your own beaded bangle. This design is pretty easy to put together. All you need is some 18 gauge jewelry wire, your pliers and some beads. This pattern is a bit of a blank canvas… once you’ve made one you won’t be able to stop! Try making this bangle design with different beads and charms to make it your own. I’d also love to see your creations!
You will need the following tools and materials to make this bangle:
1: Pliers
You won’t need the flat nose pliers to make this bangle but do make sure you have your cutting pliers and round nose pliers handy!
2: Wire.
I used some 18 gauge gold colored wire for this bangle.
3: Two head pins.
I used some antique brass colored head pins for this design.
4: Beads for the bangle.
I used these yellow glass beads with some purple ceramic beads.
5: Beads for the charms.
I used this large pink(ish) glass bead and three yellow glass beads to create my charms.
The Steps:
1: Measure the wire before you trim it. I measured how much I need by wrapping my wire loosely around my wrist. Make sure your wire is long enough to allow your hand to fit over your hand. I cut my wire to approximately 24cm (9.5 inches)
2: Cut the wire to your desired length using the cutting pliers.
3: Once you have cut your wire, use the round nose pliers to make a loop at one end of the wire.
4: After the loop has been formed you can start adding your beads.
5: Once the beading is complete, use the round nose pliers and bend the end of the wire at a right angle to the beads.
6: After you have bent the wire, use the cutting pliers to trim the end so that it is approximately 1cm (0.4 inches) long.
7: Once the end of the wire has been trimmed, use the round nose pliers to form a loop, leaving it slightly open.
8: Slide the open end into the loop at the other end of the wire. Once the open loop is in place, close it using the round nose pliers.
9: Now you’ve got a fully formed bangle! You can leave it here, but for this design I decided to add a couple of extra bead charms as well.
10: Add your chosen charm beads to the two head pins.
11. I used some shorter head pins in this design so there was no need to trim them before forming the loop. Bend the pin at a right angle to the beads using the round nose pliers. Make sure you repeat this for both charms.
12: Use the round nose pliers again to form a loop on the end of each pin.
13: Open each loop slightly and then slide both charms onto one of the looped ends of the bangle.
14: Use the pliers to close the charm loops again and secure them into place.
15: Once the charms are in place you’re finished! Pop it on and head out on your way. Imagine a stack of these beauties on your wrists… I think it would look pretty spectacular!
