I-Cord Edge Knitting - super easy
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The popular I-Cord edge is the best choice for many projects. It appears in many current patterns and simply creates a beautiful finish on your knitted piece.
I love knitting the I-Cord edge and am always amazed at how neat and tidy the edge becomes because of it.
Here you get a detailed guide for your I-Cord edge both as a side finishing edge and as a cuff.
All steps are clearly explained and nicely illustrated. This way, you can exactly understand how it’s done.
Things to watch out for:
For your first I-Cord edge, it’s best to choose a single-strand, simple project.
The I-Cord as an edge is knitted in directly, the I-Cord cuff can be added afterwards.
Follow your pattern step by step, you will see, it is super easy.
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"My tip: start with a simple pattern, preferably the Mini Shawl Perfect Day. I give you my pattern as a gift, and Cardiff Classic is perfect for beginners."
I-Cord Edge
On a shawl, a knitted-in I-Cord edge creates a super beautiful and very even finish.
Usually, the edge is three stitches wide. However, it is also possible to choose a different number of stitches if you want the edge to be wider.
The basic rule is simple:
At the beginning of the row, the three stitches of the I-Cord edge are always knit.
At the end of each row, slip the last three stitches (=I-Cord) with the yarn in front of the work.
Projects with I-Cord Edges
Discover here some popular projects with I-Cord edges:
I-Cord cuffs
The I-Cord as a cuff finish is a simple method to add a fine and delicate cuff. The edge appears like a super delicate rolled cuff.
You add the cuff to your knitted piece afterwards. For this, you first pick up stitches from the edge in the round.
Then pick up 3 new stitches with the loop cast-on onto the left needle:
Then repeat the following steps:
* knit two stitches knitwise, knit two stitches together *
This means you always knit the last stitch of your I-Cord cuff together with a newly picked-up stitch of your new cuff.
This is how your I-Cord cuff attaches super easily and beautifully to your knitted piece:
Special features of I-Cord cuffs
I-Cord cuffs are delicate and fine; they can be used anywhere you want to add a cuff.
Since I-Cord cuffs are super narrow, they are especially good if you want to save yarn on a cuff added afterward, as the yarn consumption is low.
Unlike ribbed cuffs, I-Cord cuffs are less elastic, so they don’t stretch as much.
They create a nice, smooth edge. I-Cord cuffs are especially beautiful on narrowly striped sweaters.
An I-Cord cuff is often just right for summer shirts and tops. Airy projects are beautifully framed and gently finished by this cuff style.
Conclusion
I-Cord edges are narrow and fine. They are basically suitable for many projects.
As a cuff, the I-Cord isn’t very elastic, but it gently holds the knitted piece and is also great for summer projects.
Super fast and easy to knit, your I-Cord edge uses very little yarn.
Take a close look at each step and just give it a try; you'll be amazed at how quick and neat an I-Cord edge is.
Post by Rabea
I am Rabea, actually an architect and passionate knitter. Since 2023, my husband Christoph and I have been fully dedicated to our online shop.
