What is an i-cord 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! The product we’re making in this video is the Knitting Me Softly necklace.
What is an applied I-cord in knitting?
An applied I-cord is an edging technique that gives a nice smooth, rounded edge to your work. It can also be very pratical because it adds structure to the edge of a fabric that might otherwise tend to stretch out and it also keeps a stockinette edge from rolling to the purl side.
What is the difference between cord and chord?
A cord is a long flexible string or rope, often made of thinner pieces woven together. A chord on the other hand is “three or more musical tones played together.”
How do you knit a two stitch i-cord?
2 Stitch I-cord
Cast on 2 stitches onto dpns. *Without turning needles, push stitches to the right end of the needle and knit. Repeat from * for desired length. To bind off: k2tog.
Why is it called Icord?
The I-cord is a tube knitted in the round with two double-pointed needles. Elizabeth Zimmermann named it the Idiot Cord in honor of her accidental discovery of the simple technique. The I-cord is a perfect example of her attitude toward knitting: let it be fun, free of needless complications, and full of discovery.