Anita Blalock "Viking Knit Bracelet" at the Joyful Jewel 3-28-15

"Viking Knit Bracelet"
Anita Blalock

This intricate design was created with "knitted" wire by Anita Block. I'm not sure of it is a heritage skill for her, but I believe Anita was born in one of the Scandinavian countries and this technique is called "Viking Knit." The gemstones that Anita included are partially enclosed in the wire and sparkle from within the design.  Here is what Anita says about her work:

I mostly use permanently colored copper wire with an ancient technique called viking knit. The vikings used it as a currency. It is very time- consuming to do, but it is magical how a technique can transform a wire into beautiful chains. My chains are unique because of the gems and crystals that I knit into them.

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Anita Blalock "Double Strand Viking Knit Necklace" at the Joyful Jewel 2-3-15

Double Strand Viking Knit Necklace
Anita Blalock
Permanently Colored Copper Wire and Findings, Shell

Anita Blalock made an extra strand for this Viking Knit Necklace greatly adding time to it's production and an equally great addition to it's beauty.  Instead of knitting gems and beads into the chain as she often does, Anita attached a bezeled pink shell. There is a mystery to this ancient wire knitting art that Anita has mastered and folks are always asking how it is done. The Vikings used items of this knit for currency. What would you trade for a piece this elaborate?  Maybe a filet mignon.

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Anita Blalock - Pink Viking Knit Bracelet at the Joyful Jewel 10-12-13

Pink Viking Knit Bracelet with Embedded Crystal Beads
Anita Blalock
Sterling Silver Coated Wire Glass Beads, Sterling Silver Findings
$42

Can you imagine knitting with wire?  Anita Blalock has made this bracelet with strands of pink wire in a Viking Knit pattern that includes glass beads.  The ends are tapered so that the beads really stand out against your arm.  Quality materials and excellent workmanship make a beautiful statement!

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