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on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“I like the necklace either way. But I especially love the smiling pup! That's adorable.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“I too like the pendant but I like the whole necklace - very pretty - and…” read »
on “Fancy Circutry”:“Very cool…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“I forgot to add love the pics of the pups. Bottom pics looking like he's…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks Susie…” read »
on “Recycled Coral Flower RIng”:“Fantastic reworking!…” read »
on “Simply Crystal”:“Pretty!…” read »
on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:“Very pretty! Love your patina work.…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“Love the design and different textures in this. Very pretty!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very pretty bracelet! Now is that petal beads or one whole flower bead?…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“This is a very pretty bracelet…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Deb here's a picture so you don't have to tilt your head, fuzzy though it is…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“LOL I have the greenish one too! Nice pendant for a good price.
Love what you…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“I almost ordered the greenish one. Do you like the color? I actually love the necklace.…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Elegant design, lovely colors!!!…” read »
- on “Dragonfly's Garden”:
“TY I do too, I got another in a greenish yellow.…” read »
on “Dragonfly's Garden”:“Great design...I especially love the dragonfly pendant.…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Fabulous piece!!! I am partial to the look of different sizes, shapes, texture, and colors…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Lovely with perfect name!…” read »
- on “Plum Orchard”:
“This is so lovely! I love the inspiration behind the piece, and it depicts your story…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Becky! How are you? I totally get the idea...but I already redid. I like the new version…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“The metal came from Michaels. I cut it in half and curved it. Heated it…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Fabulous as usual!!
!!…” read »- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Love your patina work! I just had a thought: what if you made the yellow…” read »
- on “Vintage Copper Rose”:
“Deb, your design style has a name: "Wing it"
It takes a special kind of…” read » - on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Thanks! Peggy, I use Vintaj patina solutions and glaze. You can color anything with it!…” read »
- on “Sonya earrings”:
“The one on the left looks soo much like earth! Really cool!…” read »
on “Fairy Magic”:“I agree Nancy, love the stones and the rest comes later ! Thank you all for…” read »
- on “Pretty Pink”:
“Thank you all, ladies. Nancy, knew you'd love the pink tourmaline ! ...thanks too for…” read »
- on “Tiedye Butterfly Redo”:
“Very pretty! Send has the tie dye look
Is that alcohol ink you used ? I…” read » 
on “Crazy Little Things”:“Cool stuff. I would say you have been busy.…” read »
on “Wrist Corsage”:“Very cute, I'd wear it.…” read »
- on “Fancy Circutry”:
“I think it's darling!…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“Very nice!…” read »
- on “Tranquility”:
“Beautiful! Love the charms together!…” read »
- on “Rusty charms bracelet and ring”:
“Yes I do have a huge stash. The only fear I have when I pass on,…” read »
- on “Banded Together”:
“Cool Beans!! I like the silk wrapped one also. But the bottome one in the bottom…” read »
- on “Wrist Corsage”:
“This is super cool Cindy. Where did that metal piece come from? And your photos are…” read »
on “Violets”:“Stitching is relaxing if you're in no hurry to get a project done. The trick is…” read »
Ootah
About this design:
I was working on another Viking Knit (yes, I'm hooked!), and while at my LBS I spied these puffed triangle serpentine beads - well, I knew exactly where I was going put them. OK, granted, I only used one....the others are a darker green, and I'm sure I'll find a home for them eventually....
Components:
26 ga brown wire, Serpentine, turquoise magnesite, flamed copper stardust beadsRead the comments (or add your own)
Add your thoughts!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 1:35 am #
FaeryGoth Chick says:Love it!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 1:42 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thanks, Sarah!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 2:03 am #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:Fabulous design and color combo, Sue! I love the Viking Knit in this shade of brown!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with the other triangles! 
On Apr 12, 2011 at 2:13 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thank you Lynn! You know, you got me hooked on the viking knit, when I saw your bracelets in the design gallery oh so many entries ago!
I’m working on a silver one right now – I find the wire is a lot stiffer than my colored wire. Did you find that to be the case as well? Or did I get the wrong kind of wire? It’s 26 ga….
On Apr 12, 2011 at 2:20 am #
Purple Chick aka Violet says:Sue, this is so pretty !!!! I love the viking knit look… but have not tried it yet… need to find a tut somewhere….. That will be my next adventure !!!!
Your designs are so good !!!!! Can’t wait to see more !!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 2:32 am #
Cotopaxi Chickie Sue says:Thanks, Violet! You know, I saw a video on viking knit – it looked fairly easy – you’ll just need a drawboard and a dowel, and you should be good to go!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 6:26 am #
Eeka Mouse says:This is so attractive! VK is on my list of ‘things to learn to do’, too.
On Apr 12, 2011 at 7:03 am #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Beautiful!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 8:27 am #
Linda Talbott says:This is a lovely necklace. I really love the Serpentine focal bead along with the Turquoise Magnesite and Flamed Copper Stardust beads … wonderful combination.
On Apr 12, 2011 at 8:56 am #
love to bead aka Donna says:I love it and have wanted to try viking knit I really like the end result
On Apr 12, 2011 at 10:15 am #
Canadian chicky karen says:Sue, this is spectacular. I too am hooked on viking knit. I use a little tool called the Lazee Daizee
there is a tutorial it is really easy.
On Apr 12, 2011 at 10:48 am #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:OK. This is inspiring me to “want” to try viking knit! I really like this design Sue!
Karen, are you SURE it’s really easy?! If this is anything like sewing, I’m not sure I’ll stick with it……
Anybody live in southern Indiana that would like to give me lessons? 
On Apr 12, 2011 at 11:22 am #
Chicky Suz aka Susan Z says:This is awesome, Sue, I love the viking knit too! Beautiful necklace!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 12:07 pm #
Dragons Chicky says:You sure have this down to a science Sue! Love the colors on this one even if it’s not red!!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 3:22 pm #
Dora H says:LOVE this…haven’t tried Viking Knit yet
On Apr 12, 2011 at 3:45 pm #
Reet says:Love it, love it, love it!!!!!
On Apr 12, 2011 at 4:38 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:This is very nice.
On Apr 19, 2011 at 3:47 pm #
Melissa S says:Just please tell me that someone has posted instructions on the Viking Knit!!!
On Apr 23, 2011 at 1:58 am #
L McGinnis says:Beautiful piece of wearable art.