Fantastic and I've only ever seen this purled version in your video, thanks for sharing. Have just bound off 250+ stitches along a garter edge; took a long time but totally different effect to normal I cord knitted bind off, fluffy, subtle, looks great from both sides too. Che Brava Signora !
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation & demonstration - I have never used an i cord before ; I'm really looking forward to using it now on the garter stitch edge of a Christmas gift I am making for my baby Grandson :-) I really love your videos and appreciate the time & effort you put into making them - they're very enjoyable & so useful
Looks great! I never thought to do icord in purl stitch. The seed stitch is my 1st choice, 2nd garter. Thank you so much for producing these helpful videos.
Thank you for your comment, Betty :-) It's interesting to learn that you use seed stitch for making an i-cord. Most of the knitting resources suggest that i-cord should be worked in stockinette stitch. I came across a seed stitch version of an i-cord only once, in a quite old knitting manual. Another proof that there could be lots of variations even in such a simple thing like an i-cord :-)
Good call. I chose to demonstrate this technique on a swatch made in stockinette stitch to make sure you can clearly see every step of the process. Garter stitch has a "busier" texture that could seem confusing in a tutorial like this one. You can see a photo of this bind off used to close stitches of a swatch made in garter stitch at www.10rowsaday.com/purled-icord
10rowsaday and these tips are treasures! They make a huge difference in the final stages of the work. It puts the projects done steps above the rest. Bravo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌹
Thank you Lydia :-) As to the sweater, I haven't got to writing a formal pattern for it yet. I have a whole folder full of notes on different sweaters and other projects I've knit over the past couple of years. It was my New Year resolution to write patterns for at least some of those projects. I've just started working on the pattern for a sweater I'm wearing in this video - th-cam.com/video/BDcffy9mMwE/w-d-xo.html. The one you asked about will be next :-)
Hi Jess. The steps are the same for working this bind off flat and in the round. When you bind off all stitches, join the stitches of the purled i-cord to the stitches you cast on at the beginning of the bind off round. You can do it with a simple whip stitch, or with Kitchener stitch. Good luck :-)
Is there a matching cast on for this beautiul cast of? I'v planned to start a lace scarf that has a few garter rows at the beginning and the end (and has garter edges as well) I will ask you the same question in Ravelry where we are friends.
I haven't come across a cast on that would match this bind off yet, but I'll keep looking :-) One day I plan to write a book about matching cast ons and bind offs. Just like you, I love it when cast on and bind off edges look alike :-)
Oh please do write this book! I am planning to knit a shrug that works from cuff to cuff and would like the cuffs to match. The cuff edge is worked in garter stitch.
I have not tried this bind off yet. I cannot recall what the bind off is called but I bind off with a stretchy bind off where I knit a stitch, knit a stitch, then the knit those 2 together from the back loop. then I Continue the process.
I believe this bind off is called "knit 2 together through the back loop bind off". It's a great way to bind off stitches, and it's quite elastic too. Many thanks for leaving a comment, Chris :-)
You're such a good teacher! your choice of words clearly illustrate what needs to be done!
Thank you, Christine 🙏
Fantastic and I've only ever seen this purled version in your video, thanks for sharing. Have just bound off 250+ stitches along a garter edge; took a long time but totally different effect to normal I cord knitted bind off, fluffy, subtle, looks great from both sides too. Che Brava Signora !
Hi there. I just love the icord cast off. It looks really neat and adds to the pattern. Thank you so much. Regards from me here in Australia
Thank you, Sue :-) Happy knitting!
I have been knitting for over 20 years & have never seen this I-cord bind off. Thank you, there are so many places to use this.
Oh my gosh how perfect is this? You are an amazing teacher as I have said before.
Thanks a lot, May! You are so kind :-)
Ditto that! :-)
You’re such a great instructor! Thanks for researching this and showing us the difference using purl stitches.
I love this! You explain things so well!
Thank you, Suraya Rina :-)
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation & demonstration - I have never used an i cord before ; I'm really looking forward to using it now on the garter stitch edge of a Christmas gift I am making for my baby Grandson :-) I really love your videos and appreciate the time & effort you put into making them - they're very enjoyable & so useful
Thank you, Claire. I-cord will be a nice finishing to a baby blanket. Happy knitting :-)
Lovely mam, I didn't know this technique. Thank you! Graciela
Thank you for excellent ideas and teaching!
I like your way of explaining thanks
Looks great! I never thought to do icord in purl stitch. The seed stitch is my 1st choice, 2nd garter. Thank you so much for producing these helpful videos.
Thank you for your comment, Betty :-) It's interesting to learn that you use seed stitch for making an i-cord. Most of the knitting resources suggest that i-cord should be worked in stockinette stitch. I came across a seed stitch version of an i-cord only once, in a quite old knitting manual. Another proof that there could be lots of variations even in such a simple thing like an i-cord :-)
Sorry for the miscommunication. I meant from your samples. The seed stitch with the purl icord was my favorite of the three samples you displayed
Thank you, Betty :-)
Thank you for your wonderful teaching. This is very helpful.
Thank you so much, Rosalind :-)
10rowsaday You’re welcome.🌹
Thank you for this lesson! Now my mind is whirling about where I can use it. Thank you for sharing.
You are most welcome, Debbie :-)
I love your sweater
Great tutorial
Thanks a lot, Patricia :-)
Love the purled icord! However if you’re advertising bind-off for getter would be good to see it on garter background
Good call. I chose to demonstrate this technique on a swatch made in stockinette stitch to make sure you can clearly see every step of the process. Garter stitch has a "busier" texture that could seem confusing in a tutorial like this one. You can see a photo of this bind off used to close stitches of a swatch made in garter stitch at www.10rowsaday.com/purled-icord
Thanks!!! Love it!
Thank you Becky :-)
You are Just wonderful! Thank You♥️🌹❣️
Thank you so much, Carla! It's a pleasure to share my knitting tips with you :-)
10rowsaday and these tips are treasures! They make a huge difference in the final stages of the work. It puts the projects done steps above the rest. Bravo👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌹
Thank you for the video.I like the sweater you are wearing do you have the pattern for it?Thanks.
Thank you Lydia :-) As to the sweater, I haven't got to writing a formal pattern for it yet. I have a whole folder full of notes on different sweaters and other projects I've knit over the past couple of years. It was my New Year resolution to write patterns for at least some of those projects. I've just started working on the pattern for a sweater I'm wearing in this video - th-cam.com/video/BDcffy9mMwE/w-d-xo.html. The one you asked about will be next :-)
Hi! Could you teach me how to do this bind off in the round? I really want to do this in the round 🥺
Hi Jess. The steps are the same for working this bind off flat and in the round. When you bind off all stitches, join the stitches of the purled i-cord to the stitches you cast on at the beginning of the bind off round. You can do it with a simple whip stitch, or with Kitchener stitch. Good luck :-)
Is there a matching cast on for this beautiul cast of? I'v planned to start a lace scarf that has a few garter rows at the beginning and the end (and has garter edges as well) I will ask you the same question in Ravelry where we are friends.
I haven't come across a cast on that would match this bind off yet, but I'll keep looking :-) One day I plan to write a book about matching cast ons and bind offs. Just like you, I love it when cast on and bind off edges look alike :-)
Oh please do write this book! I am planning to knit a shrug that works from cuff to cuff and would like the cuffs to match. The cuff edge is worked in garter stitch.
I have not tried this bind off yet. I cannot recall what the bind off is called but I bind off with a stretchy bind off where I knit a stitch, knit a stitch, then the knit those 2 together from the back loop. then I Continue the process.
I believe this bind off is called "knit 2 together through the back loop bind off". It's a great way to bind off stitches, and it's quite elastic too. Many thanks for leaving a comment, Chris :-)