Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join Kelly Dale of Off the Beaded Path in this easy-to-follow tutorial as she introduces you to the basics of Viking Knit! In this video, Kelly will guide you through creating beautiful woven chains, a technique dating back to ancient times.
Viking Knit, also known as "Viking weaving" or "Nordic knitting," originated over a thousand years ago in Scandinavia. It was initially used to create intricate metal chains, often for decorative purposes or to create functional and beautiful jewelry. Today, Viking Knit has become a popular method for crafting stunning pieces of jewelry, from delicate bracelets to elegant necklaces.
Kelly will break down the technique in a simple and approachable way, showing you how to create your own unique Viking Knit designs with just a few essential tools. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this tutorial will inspire you to add this timeless technique to your jewelry-making skills.
Grab your tools and get ready to weave!
Grab your free pattern here: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/viking-knit-basics-instant-download-pattern
Tools used in the video:
Wire Draw Plate: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/artistic-wire-acrylic-draw-plate-22-holes
24ga Wire: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/24-ga-silver-artistic-wire-15yds
20ga Wire: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/20-ga-silver-artistic-wire-25ft
Wooden Dowel: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/mandrel-set-6-diameters-0-25-in-0-375-in-0-50-in-0-625-in-0-875-in-1-in-6-35-mm-9-53-mm-12-7-mm-15-88-mm-22-23-mm-25-4-mm-5-5-in-139-7-mm-with-case
Cutters: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/designer-semi-flush-cutters-induction-treated-for-cutting-316l-stainless-steel
Bent Nose Pliers: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/beadalon-designer-bent-chain-nose-pliers
Painters Tape
Card Board or Hard Card
Find us on other platforms at:
Facebook: facebook.com/offthebeadedpath
Instagram: instagram.com/beadedpath
Contact us:
Email: off_the_beaded_path@yahoo.com
Mail: Off the Beaded Path, 2270 College Ave, Suite 509, Forest City, NC, 28043
Phone: 828-245-0306
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Materials Needed
34:23 Instructions for Left Handers
51:11 Closing Remarks
Join Kelly Dale of Off the Beaded Path in this easy-to-follow tutorial as she introduces you to the basics of Viking Knit! In this video, Kelly will guide you through creating beautiful woven chains, a technique dating back to ancient times.
Viking Knit, also known as "Viking weaving" or "Nordic knitting," originated over a thousand years ago in Scandinavia. It was initially used to create intricate metal chains, often for decorative purposes or to create functional and beautiful jewelry. Today, Viking Knit has become a popular method for crafting stunning pieces of jewelry, from delicate bracelets to elegant necklaces.
Kelly will break down the technique in a simple and approachable way, showing you how to create your own unique Viking Knit designs with just a few essential tools. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beader, this tutorial will inspire you to add this timeless technique to your jewelry-making skills.
Grab your tools and get ready to weave!
Grab your free pattern here: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/viking-knit-basics-instant-download-pattern
Tools used in the video:
Wire Draw Plate: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/artistic-wire-acrylic-draw-plate-22-holes
24ga Wire: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/24-ga-silver-artistic-wire-15yds
20ga Wire: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/20-ga-silver-artistic-wire-25ft
Wooden Dowel: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/mandrel-set-6-diameters-0-25-in-0-375-in-0-50-in-0-625-in-0-875-in-1-in-6-35-mm-9-53-mm-12-7-mm-15-88-mm-22-23-mm-25-4-mm-5-5-in-139-7-mm-with-case
Cutters: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/designer-semi-flush-cutters-induction-treated-for-cutting-316l-stainless-steel
Bent Nose Pliers: offthebeadedpathbeadstore.com/beadalon-designer-bent-chain-nose-pliers
Painters Tape
Card Board or Hard Card
Find us on other platforms at:
Facebook: facebook.com/offthebeadedpath
Instagram: instagram.com/beadedpath
Contact us:
Email: off_the_beaded_path@yahoo.com
Mail: Off the Beaded Path, 2270 College Ave, Suite 509, Forest City, NC, 28043
Phone: 828-245-0306
00:00 Introduction
02:29 Materials Needed
34:23 Instructions for Left Handers
51:11 Closing Remarks
