Tuesday 2 February 2016

How to make an i-cord (tube) (knitting)

While I did try a crocheted i-cord technique, it just is simpler with knitting, with the easier option of sliding your stitches along a double pointed needle (or using a circular).  It was what I used for the 'stem' on the Pink Hat and you may find it handy if you need a yarn 'tube'.

For smaller/finer tubes, use finer yarn and smaller needles: the bigger the needles and thicker the yarn, the bigger and thicker your i-cord will be.

It's easy, and a useful technique to have in your repertoire.

And here's how to do it:







And isn't knitting fortunate to have pretty much common terminology, unlike the oddity of crochet terminology?  Sigh.

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