Knitted Leather Chain: Supple Strength
Knitted Leather Chain is one of the most distinctive materials in the SilverSilk collection. Made by knitting permanently enameled copper wire over a leather cord, it brings together two unexpected worlds: the warmth and organic texture of leather with the brilliance and precision of wire. The result is a chain that feels as rooted in nature as it does in craft, with a structured, substantial body that moves beautifully and holds its shape. It is durable, can be cut to any length without fraying or unraveling, and lends itself naturally to wire wrapping, pendant work, and seed beaded designs. If you have never worked with Knitted Leather Chain before, consider this your introduction to one of the most satisfying materials in jewelry making.
Style and Strength: Knitted Leather Chain
How SilverSilk Knitted Leather Chain is Made
Knitted Leather Chain is crafted by intricately knitting 32-gauge permanently enameled copper wire, as fine as a strand of human hair, around a leather cord. Using a custom built machine equipped with six precision latch hook needles, the wire is stitched into a smooth, consistent outer layer that wraps the leather completely. The 99.9% copper wire is color coordinated with the leather beneath it and is permanently enameled and tarnish resistant, ensuring your finished jewelry stays vibrant and durable over time. The organic warmth of the leather and the metallic brilliance of the wire work together to create something that is genuinely unlike anything else in the jewelry making world.
Best-Selling Colors: Knitted Leather Chain
Rustic Knitted Leather Chain is a machine-knitted wire chain made by weaving 32-gauge, permanently enameled copper wire over a 2.4mm leather cord. The leather core gives this chain a structured, substantial feel that sets it apart from every other chain in the SilverSilk collection.
Specs: 3.4mm diameter
Use For: Knitted Leather Chain is the most structured chain in the collection, making it ideal for wire wrapping, supporting heavier pendants, and serving as a base for seed beaded tubes. Its natural, earthy character lends itself beautifully to rustic and organic jewelry designs.
Recommended Findings: Single, Double, or Triple-Strand End Caps. Place the chain inside the end cap channel and use the widest part of your chain nose pliers to crimp it into place.
Learn more about Knitted Leather Chain and the best findings for finishing the ends.
River Knitted Leather Chain is a machine-knitted wire chain made by weaving 32-gauge, permanently enameled copper wire over a 2.4mm leather cord. The leather core gives this chain a structured, substantial feel that sets it apart from every other chain in the SilverSilk collection.
Specs: 3.4mm diameter
Use For: Knitted Leather Chain is the most structured chain in the collection, making it ideal for wire wrapping, supporting heavier pendants, and serving as a base for seed beaded tubes. Its natural, earthy character lends itself beautifully to rustic and organic jewelry designs.
Recommended Findings: Single, Double, or Triple-Strand End Caps. Place the chain inside the end cap channel and use the widest part of your chain nose pliers to crimp it into place.
Learn more about Knitted Leather Chain and the best findings for finishing the ends.
Gray Goose Knitted Leather Chain is a machine-knitted wire chain made by weaving 32-gauge, permanently enameled copper wire over a 2.4mm leather cord. The leather core gives this chain a structured, substantial feel that sets it apart from every other chain in the SilverSilk collection.
Specs: 3.4mm diameter
Use For: Knitted Leather Chain is the most structured chain in the collection, making it ideal for wire wrapping, supporting heavier pendants, and serving as a base for seed beaded tubes. Its natural, earthy character lends itself beautifully to rustic and organic jewelry designs.
Recommended Findings: Single, Double, or Triple-Strand End Caps. Place the chain inside the end cap channel and use the widest part of your chain nose pliers to crimp it into place.
Learn more about Knitted Leather Chain and the best findings for finishing the ends.
Recommended Findings: Knitted Leather Chain
Single-Strand, Double-Strand, and Triple-Strand End Caps
The right finding makes all the difference, and with Knitted Leather Chain, the finish is just as important as the chain itself. Our Single, Double, and Triple Strand End Caps are custom cast over a brass base and plated to match the full range of SilverSilk finishes, so your findings and chain always feel like they belong together. Each end cap has a built in loop for easy attachment to a clasp, ear wire, or any other component you choose. Simply place the chain inside the end cap channel and use the widest part of your chain nose pliers to crimp it into place for a clean, professional finish every time.
Our SilverSilk single- strand end caps are custom- cast to fit our Capture Chain and Pearlesque chains. High-quality metal is plated over a brass base and stamped with the SilverSilk logo then polished to perfection. These end caps measure 4.3mm wide by 12mm in length with a 3mm diameter opening. Each end cap channel is aligned with special grooves to grip the ball chain inside our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Simply press the end cap over the knitted wire end with a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for a secure and professional finish. These end caps are packaged as a pair (two end caps).
Our SilverSilk Double- Strand End Caps are custom- cast to fit our Capture Chain and Pearlesque chains. High-quality metal is plated over a brass base and stamped with the SilverSilk logo then polished to perfection. These end caps measure 7mm wide by 12mm in length with two 3mm diameter openings. Each end cap channel is aligned with special grooves to grip the ball chain inside our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Simply press the end cap over the knitted wire end with a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for a secure and professional finish. These end caps are packaged as a pair (two end caps).
Our SilverSilk Triple- Strand End Caps are custom- cast to fit our Capture Chain and Pearlesque chains. High-quality metal is plated over a brass base and stamped with the SilverSilk logo then polished to perfection. These end caps measure 12mm wide by 12mm in length with two 3mm diameter openings. Each end cap channel is aligned with special grooves to grip the ball chain inside our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Simply press the end cap over the knitted wire end with a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for a secure and professional finish. These end caps are packaged as a pair (two end caps).
How to use SilverSilk End Caps
Specialty Findings: Knitted Leather Chain
Terminators
When you want to leave the ends of Knitted Leather Chain exposed, such as in a tassel or the ends of a bolo necklace, Terminators are the perfect finishing choice. They provide a clean, elegant finish for the raw ends of the chain. For extra security with Knitted Leather Chain, we recommend applying a small amount of jewelry glue such as Loctite inside the terminator before crimping for a hold that lasts.
Slide Crimps
When you want to attach several strands of Knitted Leather Chain, 20mm Slide Crimps are the ideal solution. You can slide up to six chains together at a time within these crimps, giving you endless color and layering possibilities. As with Terminators, a small amount of jewelry glue inside the crimp channel adds extra security and peace of mind when working with leather cord.
SilverSilk 4mm Terminators are end caps without an attached ring, and they’re used to cleanly finish the ends of our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Our SilverSilk terminators are made with high-quality metal plated over a brass base and polished to perfection. These terminators are aligned with special grooves to grip the ball chain inside our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Simply press the terminator over the knitted wire end with a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for a secure and professional finish. 4mm Terminators are sold as a pair, or (two terminators), per package.
SilverSilk 9mm Terminators are end caps without an attached ring, and they’re used to cleanly finish the ends of our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Our SilverSilk terminators are made with high-quality metal plated over a brass base and polished to perfection. These terminators are aligned with special grooves to grip the ball chain inside our Capture and Pearlesque chains. Simply press the terminator over the knitted wire end with a pair of nylon-jaw pliers for a secure and professional finish. 9mm Terminators are sold as a pair, or (two terminators), per package.
SilverSilk 20mm Slide Crimps are ideal for finishing your jewelry design for two reasons, they provide a secure closure and they have a high-quality metal plating over a brass core. This custom plating keeps all of our findings consistent across the board. These slide crimps are packaged as a pair (two slide crimps).
Jewelry Inspiration: Knitted Leather Chain
