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Jewelry: Dragon Head Viking knit chains
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Dragon Head Viking knit chains

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This project was made from an independent Craftsy designer's pattern:
Viking knit Chain »

Instructions

The Viking knit chain is 1/4" wide and made using 8 loops.

The bracelet is 8 1/2" long and the necklace is 16" long.

Difficulty:

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Unisex

Style: Funky, Goth, Traditional


Materials

I was asked by Gareth Williams, Curator of the British Museum, to make some Viking knit chains with dragon heads, ready for this years Viking events at Tutbury Castle. The heads are 1 1/8" long and 1/2" wide. The large ring act as the clasp, with a hinged section, connecting the heads together through the dragons mouth.

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Hannag on craftsy.com
Mar 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Love this. The clasp is great!
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Mar 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :)
roycecreative on craftsy.com
Mar 09, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
OK this is stunning, love the dragon heads
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Mar 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks you :)
Softouches on craftsy.com
Mar 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I love the viking knit and all of your designs! Where do we get the dragon heads??
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Mar 13, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!! Unfortunatly my source of these clasps has sold out and doesn't seem to be getting any more, so I am currently tryign to find a new supply, will try and keep you posted :)
gunadesign on craftsy.com
Mar 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
as always awesome
Abby Hook on craftsy.com
Mar 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you !!!!