In an effort to busy myself while I rest my knee, I decided to take out my jewelry pliers and bend some wire. (Did that just rhyme?) I just started a subscription to this magazine and decided to try one of their projects. Here’s what I made.
It’s great getting back into the groove with the jewelry. I really missed my tools. The only thing I disliked about this project was making all those jump rings. That was really tedious. I don’t own a diamond saw so I use my flush cutters instead. (I know this is probably all gibberish to those of you who don’t work wire. Bear with me.)
I did tweak the design a little bit by putting a jump ring around the s-hook. I think this will make the bracelet a little sturdier. Otherwise, the jump rings might slide right off the s-hooks.
I’ve been wearing it around the house and it’s very comfortable. It doesn’t snag on anything, not even the sweaters I’ve been wearing. We all know how important this is to us knitters. And yes, it’s been just a little chilly here at night. No teasing! ;-)
My knee is doing great. I plan on spinning up a 2 oz batt today. That should only take me about 45 minutes, so it won’t be very hard on the knee. If I start to experience any pain, I’ll stop. Cross your fingers, okay?
Finally, Blogless Michelle sent me a picture of the seahorse I made for her new baby with the new baby himself. Isn’t he sweet?
Happy Friday, everyone! Have a great weekend!
February 20th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Squeeeeeeeeeee!
Ahem, sorry.
LOVE the bracelet. For the sake of my wallet, PLEASE stop making pretty things.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
The bracelet is beautiful! Well done! The seahorse and the baby are pretty cool, too. ;^)
I’m so glad your knee is feeling better.
xo
February 20th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Awwww…I think the baby really likes his new seahorse.
I just bought my first “toy” pattern. I’m going to make a little grey rabbit.
February 20th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
That bracelet is gorgeous. Will you be selling it (or more like it)?
Also, that baby with seahorse are super cute. Happy baby!
February 20th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Cute seahorse, and your jewelry is lovely, as always!
February 20th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Lovely bracelet. Don’t overdo it young lady… or I’ll be forced to come tie you down. Or something like that.
February 20th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Pretty!
February 20th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Fingers are crossed that the knee heals quickly. At least you can make pretty bracelets in the mean time.
That seahorse is cute. It makes me want to whip out a few toys for various people(including me). :)
February 20th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
OH, pretty! That baby is adorable.
February 20th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Pretty shiny bracelet. I love your modification to the design.
That baby looks like he’s ready to either eat or defend his seahorse (maybe both!)
February 20th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
What a lovely bracelet!
February 20th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Beautiful bracelet! Glad to hear your knee is doing better!
February 20th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
i love the bracelet! you make nice jumprings – i too only use my flush cutters, and i really agonize over making edges just right so they close nice and tidy. i love the seahorse – too cute, baby too!
February 20th, 2009 at 11:17 pm
The baby is very cute and the sea horse is adorable! Your jewelry is beautiful and I always learn something new when I read your blog. I look forward to seeing your spinning, too.
February 21st, 2009 at 1:10 am
What a gorgeous bracelet. And snag free? WooHoo!
(That baby is soooooo cute – definitely worthy of the almost as cute seahorse.) :)
February 21st, 2009 at 2:50 am
Gorgeous bracelet!
February 21st, 2009 at 3:26 am
Wow the bracelet is *really* nice. You’ve certainly got a way with the pliers, kiddo :)
Good luck with the spinning – I’ll hope very hard that it doesn’t aggravate anything.
February 21st, 2009 at 12:10 pm
The baby is adorable, and so is the seahorse! Love the bracelet!
February 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Do I hear the sound of “awwww” reverberating around the blogosphere? So cute!
And yes, I like the bracelet too :o)
February 21st, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Pretty, pretty, pretty! Jewelry making is great knee therapy. :D
February 21st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Very pretty!! The little guy is pretty cute with his seahorse – it’s almost as big as he is!!
Sorry to hear about your knee, but glad it’s starting to feel better. Bursitis is no fun. I’ve had it in my right shoulder. Don’t overdo it or I’ll have to fly to Oahu to make you behave or something.
Oh wait, that wouldn’t be a punishment. Okay, I’ll send one of the BOYS!!!
Love you….
February 21st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Sounds like you’re feeling better! I’m so glad…and the jewelry is lovely (as usual).
That seahorse is so cute! (oh, yes, and so it the little one holding it, but then everyone agrees on that point, right?)
(((hugs)))
February 21st, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Acckkkk!! Cute cute cute! Your jewelry is pretty too. :)
February 22nd, 2009 at 6:33 am
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February 23rd, 2009 at 2:07 am
Ok, I will start with the last picture: Adorable!
The bracelet is great. It looks kind of complicated.
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:54 am
The sea hose is totally cute.
February 23rd, 2009 at 9:27 am
That seahorse is so cute!! I want one! And your wire stuff is really cool.
February 25th, 2009 at 5:44 am
Love the bracelet, and the baby and seahorse are precious!!! I didn’t realize the seahorse was so big!! I must make one immediately…….