Sunday, June 24, 2012

Hi. Everyone. Recently I have been asked about making i-cords. Although i-cords look complicated, they are very easy to make. Many of my patterns, including Barney's Rockn' Rope toy, will require the use of an i-cord. 


Here are some simple instructions that will have you making i-cords in no time flat:



Cast on 4 stitches on the first double pointed needle leaving a tail of 1.5 inches (3.8cm). Before knitting, slide the 4 stiches to the right end of the double pointed needle. (The working yarn should now be connected to the last stitch on the needle. When knitting, the working yarn will go to the behind the remaining stiches). 



Knit the four stiches onto the second double pointed needle. Before knitting the next row, slide the 4 stiches to the right end of the double pointed needle. Tug the tail to tighten the stiches and to close the opening of the i-cord. 


Repeat until your i-cord measures the desired length.  Bind off stiches. 


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