To make sure an i-cord forms a flawless circle when we add it to a seamless project, we should join the ends of this i-cord with an invisible seam. The best way to do it is to graft the open stitches to the very first row of the same i-cord. It is a simple process that works …
In most cases, the regular way to bind off stitches works just fine. But if you want to add a special touch to the open edges of your project, you need to use a special way of closing the stitches. I-cord bind off is one of those ways. It turns plain edges of a blanket, …
This little technique is a perfect example that shows how we can tweak a most basic thing like an i-cord to get an absolutely different look. After all, there are no strict rules in knitting, right? Do we have to always knit all stitches when we make an i-cord or close stitches using an i-cord …
There is no doubt that an i-cord edging looks great. Last week we discussed how to create an i-cord and bind off stitches at the same time. It’s an excellent solution for finishing necklines, cuffs and pockets. But what to do when we knit a blanket, or a poncho, or a washcloth? It’s not enough …