Purled I-Cord Cast On Step by Step

When we want to add a subtle decoration to our projects, Purled I-Cord Cast On is a great way to do it. The edge formed by this method looks nice next to any stitch pattern, and it works remarkably well with garter stitch.

This edge looks the same on both sides of the fabric and it has a pleasant sturdy structure. The edge is moderately elastic making it less likely to stretch out of shape. That means that the edges of your projects won’t be distorted even after many washes.

All it takes to make the purled i-cord edge is three simple steps.

To add this cast on edge to a seamless project, leave a longer tail before you cast on the stitches of the i-cord, then repeat the three steps described in this tutorial until you cast on all stitches you need for your project.

Finally, use the long tail to graft the open stitches of the i-cord to the corresponding stitches of the first row of the i-cord. I’ll explain this process in great detail in the upcoming book about matching cast ons and bind offs.

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