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Learn How to Wire Crochet, and Find Amazing Wire Crochet Patterns

Want to learn how to crochet with wire, or find fantastic wire crochet patterns? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You’ve discovered our main directory of wire crochet instructions, tutorials, patterns and ideas. Keep reading to find fantastic patterns for wire crochet jewelry, Christmas ornaments, home decor items and more. We’re displaying a mix of free wire crochet patterns and wire crochet patterns you can buy.

What Is Wire Crochet?

Generally speaking, crochet is a method of creating fabrics and finished projects. However, obviously, when one crochets with wire, the resulting item isn’t a fabric.

I think of wire crochet as being a technique in which the artist or artisan sculpts using simple tools and materials, typically a crochet hook and wire. Beads are also frequently incorporated into wire crochet projects, and other found objects such as pull tabs from cans could be included as well.

Wire Crochet Projects

There are many types of projects that are possible to make using the wire crochet technique. Jewelry pieces are the most popular; bracelets, necklaces, chokers, brooches and earrings are all of interest to wire crochet artists. There are artisans who create handbags, purses and bags incorporating wire crochet techniques.

Home decor items are also possible; sculptures, baskets, boxes, containers, napkin rings, curtains, dividers and other home decor items are possible ideas. At Christmas time, it’s possible to make fabulous Christmas ornaments using the wire crochet technique.

Materials for Wire Crochet

To work in the wire crochet technique, the minimum requirements are wire and a crochet hook. Beads are optional, but they can enhance your wire crochet projects significantly. If you want to create jewelry using this technique, you may also need jewelry findings such as jump rings, clasps or closures. Wire cutters are helpful, although I’ve also been able to cut the wire with my inexpensive craft scissors. You could also use nail clippers to cut wire.


Materials for Wire Crochet: You Need a Crochet Hook and Wire. Beads Are Optional, but They Are Nice to Have for Wire Jewelry-Making and Other Types of Projects.
Materials for Wire Crochet: You Need a Crochet Hook and Wire. Beads Are Optional, but They Are Nice to Have for Wire Jewelry-Making and Other Types of Projects.

Pictured Above: A Wire Value Pack; a Spool of Wire; and Some Jump Rings. The Jump Rings and Other Jewelry Findings Come in Handy for Making Wire Crochet Jewelry.
Pictured Above: A Wire Value Pack; a Spool of Wire; and Some Jump Rings. The Jump Rings and Other Jewelry Findings Come in Handy for Making Wire Crochet Jewelry.

Depending on the project you want to make, you might also find it helpful to have various pairs of pliers: needle nose pliers, flat nose pliers and / or round nose pliers. For jewelry-making projects, other jeweler’s tools may come in handy as well. In particular, you’ll probably want to grab crimp beads or tubes and a crimping tool.

If you’re new to wire crochet, and you aren’t sure exactly which materials to buy, here’s what I recommend: pick a pattern or two from the list below. Get the materials recommended in the pattern, and try those; work the pattern and see how you like the technique. After you have a little experience with wire crochet, it will be easier for you to develop your own preferences about which wire, hooks and beads are best for your way of crocheting.

Crochet Master Class Is My Favorite Book for Learning Wire Crochet

Crochet Master Class by Jean Leinhauser Is My Favorite Book for Learning Wire Crochet (And Other Crochet Techniques)
Crochet Master Class by Jean Leinhauser Is My Favorite Book for Learning Wire Crochet (And Other Crochet Techniques)

Wire Crochet Instructions and Tutorials

Wire Crochet Patterns

We invite you to check out the following wire crochet patterns on our website and other Internet websites.

Wire Crochet Jewelry Patterns

By far, my most popular wire crochet projects are jewelry pieces — particularly necklaces and bracelets. There are many good reasons for that. Jewelry projects tend to be small and quick; they often don’t require many supplies, making them reasonably affordable. The finished projects are gift-worthy, and the results often look expensive and trendy. Plus they offer the crafter ample opportunity for self-expression, and for creativity.

Want to try making some wire crochet jewelry? If so, we invite you to try any of the following patterns:


Wire Crochet Necklace Patterns

Wire Crochet Bracelet Patterns

Wire Crochet Napkin Rings

Wire Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments

There are many different ways you could use the wire crochet doodads pictured here. I think Christmas ornaments are the most obvious use for them, but in certain circumstances they could also become pendants, brooches, or embellishments for other projects.

They’re pictured without hangers because I don’t happen to have any handy at the moment — but if you want to use them as ornaments, you can hang them up using purchased wire ornament hangers. Alternately, you could create your own hangers if you prefer.

  • Crochet Snowflake With Wire and Beads — This snowflake is a bit different than the usual wire crochet technique you might be familiar with. In this project you’ll combine traditional crochet with a wire frame that stiffens the snowflake nicely. You won’t need to starch or glue this snowflake when you’re finished with it.
  • Wire Crochet Chrismas Wreath

So that’s it for this roundup of wire crochet tutorials, techniques, project ideas, free patterns and inspiration. I hope you found this list useful, and that you have a better idea of how to do wire crochet after looking through these resources.

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About the Author:

Amy Solovay
Amy Solovay

Amy Solovay learned to crochet as a small child, but she didn’t learn wire crochet until adulthood. Once she learned this technique, it became one of her favorites.


Amy is a real, live, human content creator and educator who holds an Associate of Arts degree in textile design from FIDM LA (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Sweet Briar College. She is NOT a robot and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to write crochet patterns or articles for this website.

I'm excited about this book, Delicate Crochet by Sharon Hernes Silverman! I am super proud of the 2 patterns I contributed to this pattern collection. I hope you'll check out the fingerless gloves and the beaded necklace I designed for this book. Thanks for taking a look at them!
I’m excited about this book, Delicate Crochet by Sharon Hernes Silverman! ! I am super proud of the 2 patterns I contributed to this pattern collection. I hope you’ll check out the fingerless gloves and the beaded necklace I designed for this book. Thanks for taking a look at them!

As an educator, Amy Solovay used to teach in-person college courses in trend forecasting, marketing and surface design at California Design College in Los Angeles. Nowadays she uses online platforms for sharing her knowledge about textiles, crafts, current color trends and current design trends.

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This page was last updated on 11-26-2024.