I- Cord is tubular knitting done on 2 double pointed needles or on one
circular needle. This gives the same result as knitting on a french knitting
dolly but with the added benefit of being able to increase and decrease the
number of stitches and also of being able to vary the thickness of the yarn used. It is very useful for jewellery, cords, straps ....
C/on between 4
and 8 Stitches
**knit across
Slide the stitches
back across to the other end of the needle without turning and pull the yarn
firmly across the back of your work
Repeat from ** until
your cord is the required length.
Cut yarn,
leaving a 20cm tail. Thread through stitches and fasten off.
This will give
you a stocking stitch cord – smooth side out.
For a reverse
stocking stitch cord – pull the yarn across the front of your work to begin
knitting the next row.
I-cord cast off
This is a wonderful way to finish edges as you cast off. You can vary the number of stitches as you please.
Cast on 5 sts
*K4; K2tog; Slip 5 sts
from right hand needle back to left needle
Repeat from *
