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 for your knitted piece.
I really enjoy knitting the I-cord edge and am always amazed by how clean and tidy it makes the edge.
Here you'll find detailed instructions for your I-cord edge, both as a side finishing edge and as a ribbed edging.
All the steps are explained precisely and illustrated beautifully. This allows you to follow exactly how it's done.
Things to keep in mind:
For your first I-cord edge, it's best to choose a simple, single-color project.
The I-cord edge is knitted directly as you work, while you can add the I-cord ribbed edging afterward.
Follow your pattern step by step; you'll see, it's super easy.
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"My tip: start with a simple pattern, preferably the Perfect Day mini shawl. I'm giving you my pattern, and Cardiff Classic is perfect for getting started."
I-cord edge
An I-cord edge worked together with a shawl creates a beautifully neat and even finish.
The edge is usually three stitches wide. However, you can also 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, always knit the three stitches of the I-cord edge.
At the end of each row, slip the last three stitches (= I-cord) with the yarn held in front of the work.
Projects with I-cord edges
Discover all the popular projects with an I-cord edge here:
I-cord cuffs
The I-cord as a ribbed edging is a simple way to add a delicate, fine edging. The edge looks like an especially delicate rolled hem.
You add the ribbed edging to your knitted piece afterward. To do this, you first pick up stitches from the edge around the piece.
Then use the backward-loop cast-on to cast on 3 new stitches onto the left needle:
Then repeat the following steps:
* knit two stitches, knit two stitches together *
This means that you always knit the last stitch of your I-cord cuff together with a newly picked-up stitch from your new cuff.
Here’s how to attach your I-cord cuff to your knitted piece easily and beautifully:
Special features of I-cord cuffs
I-cord cuffs are delicate and fine, and they can be used anywhere you want to add a cuff.
Since I-cord cuffs are very narrow, they are especially useful when you want to save yarn on a cuff added afterward, as they require very little yarn.
Unlike ribbed cuffs, I-cord cuffs are less elastic, so they do not stretch as much.
They create a beautiful, smooth edge. I-cord cuffs are especially well suited to sweaters with narrow stripes.
An I-cord cuff is often just right for summer shirts and tops, too. This type of cuff beautifully finishes and delicately frames airy projects.
Conclusion
I-cord edges are narrow and delicate. They are generally suitable for many projects.
As a cuff, the I-cord is not very elastic, but it gently encloses the knitted piece and is also particularly well suited to summer projects.
Your I-cord edge is super quick and easy to knit and uses very little yarn.
Take a close look at each step and simply give it a try—you’ll be amazed at how quickly and neatly an I-cord bind-off can be worked.
Post by Rabea
I’m Rabea, an architect by profession and a passionate knitter. Since 2023, my husband Christoph and I have been devoting ourselves entirely to our online shop.
