I-cord
When Im making I-cord I find there is one stitch on the cord that is looser than the other stitches in the row.How do you get even stitches all around?Thanks! Here’s what’s probably happening: when you’re sliding your stitches back to the left needle (assuming you're doing the classic knit-then-slide method), the tension on the first stitch after the slide often gets a bit loose. It’s not you—it’s the nature of the beast. But good news: it can be tamed.Here’s what helps me keep things even:
[*]Give a little tug. After knitting the first stitch of the row, give the working yarn a gentle tug before knitting the next stitch. Not a Hulk-level yank—just enough to snug it up.
[*]Watch your tension. Try to keep the tension consistent as you slide, not just while knitting. It’s easy to let things get floppy between rows.
[*]Try a smaller needle. If you're still getting a loosey-goosey stitch, try going down a needle size. I-cords don’t mind being a little snug—they’re tough like that.
[*]Block it. If all else fails, a little wet blocking can help even out the stitches beautifully. (I-cords are like hair—sometimes they just need a little water and patience.)
Honestly, after years of making I-cords, I still get the occasional rebel stitch. Just like with my kids—some days you correct them, and other days you just smooth it over and move on.
I have that problem too, but never searched for a solution. Sometimes I think I should get a wooden thread spool and put nails on it. I cant remember the name ofit, but it makes fabulous cords. Oooh, its a Knitting nancy or a spool knitter! static/image/common/user_online.gif CraftyLouAnna static/image/common/clock.gif 2015-9-21 01:53 static/image/common/back.gif
I have that problem too, but never searched for a solution. Sometimes I think I should get a woode ...
Think they call them French Knitters and knitting nobbies, too.I would do that, but the hat Im making begins with I-cord then continues to have I-cord edges.So I figure Id better just find some way to improve my technique. Have you tried knitting the last stitch tbl? it gives a more direct path back to the first stitch.......................... static/image/common/user_online.gif LucyLocket static/image/common/clock.gif 2015-9-21 21:30 static/image/common/back.gif
Have you tried knitting the last stitch tbl? it gives a more direct path back to the first stitch... ...
Thank you, Lucy!That did the trick along with a slight tug after each row.Now to see if it helps when I try to work i cord borders on the body of the hat! Thank you LucyLocket, Ive always had this problem too but never thought of that. Great solution! Whats an I-cord? its your tension. static/image/common/user_online.gif devra static/image/common/clock.gif 2015-9-28 15:47
Whats an I-cord?
I walked into a craft fair once with my ex.After being with me for a while I was so proud of him when he noticed someone demonstrating the making of I-cord and he said, "I-cord!" static/image/common/user_online.gif LucyLocket static/image/common/clock.gif 2015-9-21 13:30
Have you tried knitting the last stitch tbl? it gives a more direct path back to the first stitch... ...
Thanks a lot for your suggestion. I think its a good way to improve the result.