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What is i-cord in knitting terms?
An i-cord is just a little tube of knitting. It is knit up in Cedar House Yarns Yearling DK in ‘sunstone’. To make an i-cord you will need yarn and double pointed needles (a circular needle will work just as well, but it’s a little fussier because you have to slide your stitches all the way from one end to the other).
What is an Icord used for?
I-cord is a good skill for every knitter and has a multitude of uses. It can be used as a drawstring, a decorative ribbon, closures for a sweater or a bag, or even jeweller on it’s own!
Can you knit a bag?
You can make them any length you like. When you’re finished just work it through the hem on your bag. Then seam ends of I-cord handle together. If you would like to try another very simple knit handle you can cast on 8 sts and knit garter stitch until you reach the length you would like for the handle.
How do you knit a small pouch?
How to do it
- Knit an 8-by-11-inch rectangle in stockinette (knit one row, purl next; repeat).
- Fold in half, right sides facing; sew sides together with yarn needle.
- For liner, cut 8-by-13-inch piece of thin cotton fabric.
- Place liner in pouch; whipstitch folded ends to zipper tape directly under zipper’s teeth.
What’s the best way to knit an i cord?
To knit an I-cord, start by casting on between 3 and 5 stitches to your double-pointed needles, depending on what your pattern calls for. Next, knit one row and slide the stitches to the other end of the needle. Then, knit another row by bringing the yarn behind your work and pulling it through from back to front.
How to knit an i cord with a DPN?
How to knit an i-cord: 1 Cast on 4 sts (I used a long tail cast on). 2 Slide your stitches from one end of the DPN (or circular needle) to the other. Your working yarn will be coming from the 4th stitch cast on. 3 Knit those 4 stitches.
How many STs do you need to knit an i cord?
An i-cord can be creating using 2, 3, 4, 5 or sts. For this tutorial I am working a 4 stitch i-cord for my bonnet. Cast on 4 sts (I used a long tail cast on).
What do you need to make an i cord?
To make an i-cord you will need yarn and double pointed needles (a circular needle will work just as well, but it’s a little fussier because you have to slide your stitches all the way from one end to the other). Ready to make my i-cord! An i-cord can be creating using 2, 3, 4, 5 or sts.