Using wool around a plastic bangle is a good way to have that chunky bangle look too - and a super method of upcycling any old plastic bangles that have served their purpose in their fashion life.
One of the problems with making these bangles though is that unless you get the tension and pattern just right, the wool can feel a bit "baggy" and not sit close enough to the bangle. However there is a way to ensure you get a tight fit - a little bit of felting.
I knitted these bangles using pure merino wools, then when finished and attached to the bangle, did a little bit of machine felting. They are now super soft and the wool sits really close to the bangle too. I have a lovely lilac wool in my stash that I think will be perfect for the next bangle too...
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Great idea! I'm off to look for old plastic bangles..
They are really fab!! Love em!
These are great!!!
they are lovely! I really like that you knitted a patterned ones, it gives them a look! ;)
x
They look great and I bet they're really comfy to wear!
They are great! I have never tried bangle knitting before.
lovely simple idea...
Just thought I would let you know that I am having a blog giveaway of a pair of my gloves...hope to see you there!
Hope you have a lovely Thursday.
Love L X
That's a lovely idea. Look really good and I bet they feel great.
fantastic idea... they look lovely!
What a great idea! they look really cool!
*scutters off to DD's jewellery box*
:D
Have a great week end,
~Buffy x x
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