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That creative challenge…

14th January 2012 by Jax Blunt 3 Comments

A little while ago I set myself a creative challenge.

First of all I had to buy some dpns (double pointed needles) the local charity shop came through there, with three different sets for £2.40. Bargain.

So I tried with some handy acrylic yarn.

acrylic yarn icord


But really I wanted to use something special – like this recycled silk yarn.

recycled silk yarn


It didn’t have quite the effect I was looking for. The yarn search began again.

recycled silk icord


Hm, just a thought. We used some like this to make friendship bracelets – could be worth a try.

polyester cord 3mm variegated


Like how it’s starting.


And the finished cord. Without fastenings, as the ones I’d got are a dark silver if that makes any sense, and I don’t think they’ll go. I bought them to go with the sari yarn, but it really didn’t work.

one variegated polyester icord


I’m quite pleased with the cord though.

Love to see what you all got up to – linky below. For my next challenge, I think I’m going to try icord with some different materials – I’m wondering how it would work with jewellery wire. Please feel free to link up any planned challenges you have, and I’ll be back in a bit with the results from mine…

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About Jax Blunt

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  1. Midlife Singlemum says

    15th January 2012 at 12:21 am

    The final yarn you used looks fabulous – so pretty. Please post the finished bracelet when you’ve attached the appropriate fasteners. I love simple crafts that look so effective.

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  2. Mary says

    23rd January 2012 at 11:09 am

    I’m off to buy double ended needles!!

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    • Jax says

      23rd January 2012 at 10:57 pm

      I hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply

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