How to knit the i-cord cast on - two easy ways

Step-by-step instructions on knitting the i-cord cast-on with two different variations. Both are super easy to knit
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The i-cord cast-on is a super fun way to start your knitting with a well-rounded edge. It's actually quite easy to knit. Basically, you just have to knit an i-cord and pick up stitches from the edge - and that's already it. You can also knit it in one go but typically that messed up your gauge and creates elongated stitches. So it's not a technique for every project.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:29 How to knit the icord cast-on
6:54 Alternative way to do the icord cast-on
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[@user-lu7vh2rj1y]

No apologies needed-you've been very generous and I'm glad you're busy

[@indreklein]

Thank you for your clear and engaging tutorials!

[@sarahrudd4995]

I like the first method. It makes a nicer looking piece of fabric and the i-cord is more obviously there.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

I can only agree. I don't particularily like the second version either..but hey..it's not (always *chuckle*) about my likes :)

[@marsy1480]

Thank you. The integrated I cord is ingenious!

[@Enig_Mata]

Exactly what I needed to add a shoulder detail to a sweater. Thanks for your always detailed videos.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tl4214]

Thank you, Norman!! I saw a pattern recently using an i-cord cast on, so your tutorial was perfect in timing and instruction!

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

awesome. have fun knitting your pattern.

[@user-vi8cq4od5e]

Thank you so much for this. I especially liked the clear way to end the cast on

[@brigitt8149]

So do I

[@knittingbandit8493]

Thank you, now l can try knitting my first colourwork mittens with an icord cast on

[@sylviamurray7467]

THANK YOU! This is so much easier to understand. I have made i-cords, so this is a natural extension of that process! I appreciate it.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericadavan6952]

TY 💜

[@Whistlewalk]

Thank you.

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I like the first method much better, casting on and knitting the i-cord on the larger needle, but thanks for showing many options.

[@Countrycabin]

Hello! Thank you so much.. my first project using this

[@andrearoosth564]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@genier7829]

Thanks for this, my two knitting goa;s this year are double knitting and I cords, so your demonstration is timely.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

worthy goals! feel free to come back any time if you have any questions.
Also, there are some great double knitting resources on my blog: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/what-is-double-knitting/

[@user-lu7vh2rj1y]

Hey Norman-glad you're still sharing your excellence. Pls make me a simple, warm pattern for young man's balaclava with just one narrow, oval eye opening..my grandson requests...he's in an oil patch reading blueprints in the wind......Joshy...i know you won't let me down, SanD

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

i don't take user requests at this time. Sorry. :(

[@debracubitt6191]

Thank you Norman I have been thinking about this I cord cast on I can see it and follow you Much appreciated!

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

awesome!

[@debracubitt6191]

@@nimbleneedlestwo i also have been knitting continental because of your tutorials I was initially taught the english method The greatest thing is I can follow your tutorialseven though I learned english method first Thank you!

[@isawa6649]

Thank you

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

my pleasure, Isa

[@hollyammari]

I just re-watched your i-cord bind off video and both of these are so very helpful! I don’t remember you talking about needle size in the bind off video, but do you recommend going up a needle size when doing an i-cord bind off as well? I’m thinking about adding one to the cuff of a color work tee I am making currently.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

yah..that icord bind-off video is somewhat old. heh..and would need a proper update. I just wrote it in a different reply. There is a new patreon exclusive episode on icords where I adress mos tof the common issues: www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-knit-i-71691338

[@robinmohammed3136]

Any special tricks for joining in the rounds? I was going to search for an i-cord cast on and boom there you are posting a video. You must of known I needed to learn it 😁 thank you for your time and awesome videos.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

I recently did a video for my patreons on how to do a seamless icord - either in the round or all around a swatch.

[@dianaelliott8545]

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[@dianaelliott8545]

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[@kimsanb]

Thanks for your easy understanably video, it's helped me a lot. But to avoid that the fabric doesn't flare, would it help to do one "normal" i-cord stitch between every third/four "doublestich" in the same way as you recommended in the first alternative? I will try that for the next projekt I will use to start with a i-cord row :)

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

it could. It pretty much depends a bit on your tension and your project. When in doubt, knit a swatch. that's what I always do!