Icord Tool

[Francoise Witsell]

Cordsmithis a revolutionary bespoke tool for creating knitted i-cord. It was created by a maker who understands the process first hand, with the goal of making this creation process easier for other makers.

Enter the Cordsmith. This simple tool allows you to create a row of i-cord with a single movement, replacing three knit stitches and the time it takes to slide your stitches back to your working needle again. You can create a foot of i-cord in mere minutes. It can also be used to create an i-cord bind-off on a garment.

This clever little tool can be used for a variety of different purposes; from creating I-cords (faster than you can knit them!), completing I-cord bind offs, to making drawstrings, loops, bracelets, rugs and more!

The handle is made from 3D printed plastic in seven colour options, with three stainless steel latch needles, and has been designed to be comfortable to hold for long periods of time. It has a lightly textured surface so it is easy to grip.

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Make drawstrings, shoelaces, embellish knits or crochet items. You can also knit or crochet the icord to make rugs, coasters, and more. You can use up to worsted weight (#4 ) yarns. (all my pix/videos are shown using various brand worsted weight yarns).

This simple to use tool is great for making i-cords drawstrings, casting on an i-Cord edge, or adding an applied i-cord edge to a finished project without having to do a finicky knitted i-cord. This handy accessory allows you to create a row of i-cord with a single movement, replacing three knit stitches and the time it takes to slide your stitches back to your working needle again.

Ever needed to make an i-cord, but you just couldn't bring yourself to knit and slide those fiddly little stitches over and over again? It seems like it should be easy, but it's just SO annoying. The anxiety builds and the procrastination begins. Stop. Just stop right there. Because our good friend and incredible sample knitter, Autumn Eden-Goodman, has created the tool to solve all of your i-cord woes.

The Cordsmith is a simple tool that allows you to create a row of i-cord with a single movement, replacing three knit stitches and the time it takes to slide your stitches back to your working needle again. The handle is made from 3D printed plastic with three stainless steel latch needles. It has been successfully tested on fingering weight yarn up to bulky! Autumn was kind enough to indulge us and made us our very own custom Cordsmith. Here you can get it in our exclusive MINT color, and stamped with the sheep logo that you know and love.

Introducing the Perfect I-Cord Tool, the ultimate tool for creating beautiful and seamless I-Cord! With options of 3 or 5 replaceable hooks and a convenient cover, comfortable handle, and thumb rest, this tool makes creating I-Cords effortless and adds a professional touch to all your projects.

The Perfect I-Cord Tool works with sock-weight to worsted-weight yarns. You can create stand-alone I-Cords for straps or other uses or use the tool to create I-Cord bind-offs for shawls and other projects.

I made a couple hats on my Sentro circular knitting machine. Then, for embellishment, I knit some icord using the Cordy icord maker tool, then wove it in. I then played with another hat a bit more. Here is a video of the first hat (gray/blue). My daughter LOVED the orange one.

Last year I came out with the "Needle Beetle" needle selector for the Silver Reed (studio,singer) LK-150, LK-140, LK-100, Zippy 90, and GK-370. It was a hit! but I kept getting asked if it would work on the Brother plastic machines, KX and Convertibles. Unfortunately they have different widths (not length) to their needle beds and a couple other factors such as they don't have the round knobs on top of their needles like the LK's do. I weighed whether to take on another expensive project, but so many were asking I went ahead and did it.

Both Needle Beetle and Needle Beetle II work exactly the same way, they both work on 8-stitch pattern repeats (16 for the Convertible 9mm option). You simply select the first 8 needles, push the Needle Beetle across the needle bed and the NB will select all the rest of the stitches exactly in the pattern you chose. There are now some great videos on Youtube by various knitters demo-ing the NB.

Come here to see different needle arrangements to make specialty stitches. These are the TUCK stitches. I have made these tuck stitches using the new Needle Beetle needle selector and my LK-150 knitting machine. If you don't have a Needle Beetle yet but would like to learn more about it go to: -page/needle-beetle-needle-selector

Discover the perfect knitting companion with the Tulip i-cord KNITTER. This fun tool creates a knitted rope with a variety of yarn that can be used in many techniques. You can even add beads! Featuring a compact and lightweight design, it allows you to easily bring your knitting projects with you. Its ergonomic grip ensures comfort for extended lengths.

The Tulip i-cord Knitter is compatible with a variety of yarns including cotton, wool, and metallic, as well as crochet and embroidery threads. Express your unique style through stunning handmade knitted pieces.

If you have read something about my crafts, I suppose you know that I like working with my lucet. I find it a nice alternative to knitting or crocheting an I-Cord. Well, the tool you choose is a matter of personal preference, since the results can be quite similar.

So, check out a few suggestions for decorations to make. If you are not used to lucetting, you can find my tutorials here on the website or try and make those projects with another method, being it crochet or knit or tricotin.

I could literally make dozens of those! To make one hanging Christmas tree you just need one green lucetted cord, a tiny pompon to be the base of the tree and a top element (I chose a tiny sleigh bell).

Pull your thread to fix your pompon at the bottom of the tree and fix all the spirals together to the very top. Now pick your chosen top element and fix it at the end of your cord. Fix your thread and cut it.

Knot both I-cords around the top of the metal hook or loop. Begin twisting the lucetted cords around the metal wire, ensuring to alternate between the red and white colors. You have the flexibility to choose how tightly you want them to wind, and you can make adjustments as needed.

When you approach the end of the cords, shape the composition into the desired candy cane form. You can use pliers to help you in the process, but be careful not to ruin your yarn: I suggest you to wrap your pliers jaws with masking tape. Adjust the twisting as necessary. Finally, knot the cords together securely. Create a loop with the metal wire around the knot, adding a couple of knots to both secure the connection and hide the metal.

Make two I-cords the same lenght with your lucet, being them the same color or in two matching colors. Make a loop at the beginning of your metal wire and knot both I-cords around it. Now begin twisting the cords around the metal wire. If you are using two different colors, alternate them.

As you reach the end of the cords, give the metal wire a circular shape. Your cords may loosen a bit, so adjust them as needed. If your metal wire is thick and hard to work with, use pliers. I suggest you, though, to wrap your pliers jaws with masking tape, to prevent them from damaging the yarn.

Now make a hook with the end of your metal wire and secure it to the beginning loop. Then, knot the ends of your cord securely together and to the metal hook. Cut away the I-cord tails after securing them inside your cords using a latch hook or crochet hook.

Lay the I-cord horizontally in front of you. Pull the two ends of the cord downward, shaping it into a horseshoe. This basic form will serve as the foundation for your pretzel. Take the left end and twist it over the right end in a clockwise direction, creating a circle at the top of the horseshoe shape. Following this, cross the left end over the right end once more. Lift both ends over and position them at the top of the circle. This series of movements will shape your lucet cord into a delightful pretzel.

Once you are satisfied with the pretzel shape, you have two options to secure it permanently: choose between using a needle and matching-color thread for a traditional finish or employing hot glue for a quick and secure fix.

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