I-cord

dove

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!

CraftyLouAnna

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 of  it, but it makes fabulous cords.   Oooh, its a Knitting nancy or a spool knitter!

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2015-9-21 01:53

                               
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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.

LucyLocket

Have you tried knitting the last stitch tbl? it gives a more direct path back to the first stitch..........................

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2015-9-21 21:30

                               
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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!

haylio81

Thank you LucyLocket, Ive always had this problem too but never thought of that. Great solution!

devra

Whats an I-cord?

sundrop016

its your tension.  

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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!"  

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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.