There is a very simple way to add a beautiful i-cord to the side edges of any project. I learned this method from Tom Michels who kindly shared this technique with me in a comment to one of my video tutorials. We’ve already discussed a few ways to make i-cord selvedges. One of those ways …
When we want to make the side edges of our project nice and tidy, it is almost always a good idea to make i-cord selvedges. We discussed this technique as the way #5 in the tutorial about ways to make neat side edges. Side edges formed by this simple method are uniform. They look good …
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, …
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 …