How to Knit an Icord

Knitted Cords
Tiny Tubes
To knit an Icord, you must use double pointed needles. Instead of knitting in the round on several dpns however, you basically knit a tiny round on only one needle. This is accomplished by sliding the entire row (which usually only consists of 3-5 stitches) back to the front of the needle, WITHOUT turning it, and knitting the stitches again and again. When the row is short enough, you don’t see the yarn that is carried along the backside of the row, essentially creating the tube. Instead it blends in with the regular stitches creating the I-cord.
How to join in the round on circular needles
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How to join in the round on circular needles
If you are going to knit in the round, after casting on you'll have to start by joining your stitches.
Alternate Step: How to Cable 4 Front (C4F)
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How to Cable 4 Front (C4F)
The cable stitch produces a twist in the knitted fabric and is used as a decoration.  It is easier to do than it looks.
Double Pointed Needles (DPNs)
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Double pointed needles (DPNs) get their name because they have a point at both ends. Straight needles only have one end pointed.
Advanced Step: How to use DPNs and crossover join
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Use the crossover join when joining in the round on double pointed needles (DPNs) to ensure a tight and consistent join.

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