I seriously wish that the people down-voting these video would leave comments to explain their reasons for the negative vote. It would help beginners understand the technique without the confusion of maybe they're doing something wrong. That being said, VPK has some of the best tutorials on UA-cam, all are clear and concise and make me a better knitter every time I need a little guidance. Thanks a bunch!
That is by far, the best Icord cast on I have seen. Normally instructions say to knit the 3 stitch icord and then pick up stitches along the edge once the cast on is completed. Thank you.
So clear and to the point always. My pattern calls for collar edging at the end but I thought I'd save myself a step by doing it at the cast on. Fantastic video!
Thank you for the note! Transcribing each of the videos by hand is kind of tedious work, so I'm really glad to hear you're appreciating the closed captioning! :)
Thank you, VPK! As with all of your knitting videos, your instructions here are both verbally and visually crystal clear-and PRECISELY what I needed! :°}
thanks again for sharing another great tutorial. You definitely have a great talent for teaching those of us a bit slow on the uptake. I have learned this and now use it for baby hats knit in the round, so there is no aggravating roll on the edge.
@Narneh1 Yes - there is nothing special that you have to do with this cast-on before you start knitting. The stitches you have on the needle are ready to go for your project, and each one counts as one of your cast-on stitches.
@federicaknits Yes - you really have to watch your tension with this cast-on. It is especially difficult to keep it looking even with the rest of the work if you are using a cotton yarn. Your best bet is to use this when you're working with an animal fiber.
yes but HOW does one join this cast-on in the round? I understand joining the live stitches, but what do we do with the cord ends? do we use the tail from the cast-on to sew the two cord ends together when the work is finished?
Bethany - it doesn't make sense to me for a CO. It seems to me that the binding-off and decreasing would eventually leave you with no stitches on the needles. If you end up giving it a try, let us know how it goes!
Thank you for another excellent tutorial, Staci! However, I wonder if you could comment: each attempt I make with aran-weight wool, with 5mm needles produces a lovely i cord, but the first row of knit (or purl) results in enormous, loopy stitches. I can't pull the yarn any tighter - is this just me?
I don't really have any advice on transcribing videos for CC, I'm afraid. With UA-cam, I don't have to fuss with time codes or anything like that - I just have to type, pause the video, type some more, play the video, pause, type some more, etc, etc. The hardest part for me is keeping up with how quickly I talk! :)
Thank you so much for all your great videos! Hoping you can answer my question... I'm going to be knitting a baby blanket for my soon to be here baby and plan on incorporating the i-cord cast on, i-cord side edge and the i-cord bind off as shown in your tutorials. I am usually a tight knitter and I was wondering if you would recommend that I go up or down a needle size or use the same size needle as the pattern for when I do the cast on and bind off. Thank you in advance for your help!
Don't panic! :) The first thing you want to do is to slide your needle into those three stitches to stop them before they unravel more. Then you'll want to make sure those stitches are positioned on the needle correctly - take a look at my video called "Knitting Help - Reinserting Needle into Live Stitches". Then you should be able to continue on with your cast-on. Good luck!
Directions for the I-cord cast on I am following call for CO required number of stitches, plus 2. Once this is done, the knitter is not to slip sts back to the left needle, but does this: turn work. B/O 1 purlwise. P2TOG, slip 1 to left needle, and turn work. Does this make sense to you? Am I reading it wrong?
I did this as per your excellent instructions but my first garter stitch row looked very odd and as a result I am going to slip stitch it down. What have I done wrong. Thanks Aileen.
So I am practicing this and I am familiar with just the icord to start. How do you do this when you need 109 stitches? My double needle isn't big enough for all the stitches?
I'm noticing the same thing about the first row after cast on being very loose. I thought it was because I wasn't pulling the stitches tight enough, but I tried again pulling the stitches tighter and am getting the same result. Any tips on avoiding that?
Whitley Pittman - without seeing your work, I don't think I can help much...other than to say subsequent rows should start to look better, and the whole piece will take on better tension after blocking. Work a few more rows, and see if it doesn't start to improve.
I decided to use an I cord cast on for a sweater after watching the video. It looked really great, but between the cast on and the next regular stitched row there was a lot of 'stranding'. Any idea what caused it and how to avoid it? I ended up ripping the I cord out and doing a regular cast on instead. Thanks for any insight!
For me it doesn´t matter wich type of yarn I use. Unfortunatly my stitches always turn out too loose. Any advise do prevent that? Thank you for all your great videos.
How do you finish off this cast on and continue your work. From the video I can only see the last 2 knit stitches. Should I continue my work using those two stitches as part of my cast on count for my project?
I've accidentally began unraveling my I-cord cast on when mistakenly cast on one too many stitches. Now I can't figure out how to get the 3 stitches back on the needle. please help!!
The pattern you're following will usually tell you how to end it to work with whatever you're knitting - you can bind-off normally, or you can double-decrease (slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over) to end the work.
Thanks Millions for your guide! Learning lots from you! This is really great!! BTW... Merry Xmas if you are celebrating! And Wishing you a Very Happy, Healthy & Successful New Year 2014!! Thanks again!
I know it's been two yrs since your post but just in case you've been afraid to try it since... Blocking really does help. AND, I used it when my next row wasn't stockinette. So before blocking, you really cldnt tell if you weren't a knitter. Then to those of us who are, after blocking that stretched/longer/looser looking stitches were no more 😀.
richlayers - it isn't really the end of the row, it's when you reach the number of stitches you intended to cast-on. When you hit that number, just stop! Don't slide three stitches back over to the left needle, starting the process again.
it could just be that it's easier to do than on the other video system my friend was using... vimeo, I think... I think a few people who make video podcasts use that system... another person made pdf files with the text for the video she made for a workshop & that worked for me as well! When I listen to song videos, I use 2 browser windows with the volume WAY up (lol) and the lyrics in a skinny window.. whatever works! Automatic captions aren't very good...
VeryPink Knits You knit x stitches; working yarn is at left end of needle; push stitches to the other end, working yarn is in proper place at the left. Probably easier with more slippery needles than bamboo though. Or I don't understand what you're saying.
VeryPink Knits I found my tension was better than when transferring the stitches to the left hand needle, and using grey-coated DPNs, much faster. I like your videos very much and may even try the crochet next. Is there any reason I can't learn with the hook in my left hand by watching you? It would be a mirror image, so maybe even easier to learn than by a right-handed person watching? Couldn't tension right-handed when I've tried.
I seriously wish that the people down-voting these video would leave comments to explain their reasons for the negative vote. It would help beginners understand the technique without the confusion of maybe they're doing something wrong. That being said, VPK has some of the best tutorials on UA-cam, all are clear and concise and make me a better knitter every time I need a little guidance. Thanks a bunch!
The down votes are just part of UA-cam. :) Just a small percentage compared to the likes - thank you for the kind words.
I was confused by that as well. I literally learned to knit from this channel
There's a reason you popped up first when I googled i-cord cast-on. Your tutorials are easy to do and well-explained. Thank you thank you!
That is by far, the best Icord cast on I have seen. Normally instructions say to knit the 3 stitch icord and then pick up stitches along the edge once the cast on is completed. Thank you.
Another excellent, clear video tutorial. Thanks so much! You're my "go-to" whenever I need to learn a new knitting skill.
So clear and to the point always. My pattern calls for collar edging at the end but I thought I'd save myself a step by doing it at the cast on. Fantastic video!
Thank you for the note! Transcribing each of the videos by hand is kind of tedious work, so I'm really glad to hear you're appreciating the closed captioning! :)
I love when a knitting technique is so simple, yet so clever, that it just blows my mind as I watch a tutorial. I can't wait to cast on this beret!
I love your videos! They are short, very clear and to the point :) Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, VPK! As with all of your knitting videos, your instructions here are both verbally and visually crystal clear-and PRECISELY what I needed! :°}
Thank you very much for your technique videos. I have used them many times and very much appreciate your clear explanations and your demonstrations.
You made this so simple and easy to follow! Trying to read these instructions was making me crazy!
Where has this been all my knitting career 😳 - it is a slower process but so worth the time 😍
thanks again for sharing another great tutorial. You definitely have a great talent for teaching those of us a bit slow on the uptake. I have learned this and now use it for baby hats knit in the round, so there is no aggravating roll on the edge.
Thanks for a nice, clear video...not too fast and clearly spoken! Keep 'em coming.
@Narneh1 Yes - there is nothing special that you have to do with this cast-on before you start knitting. The stitches you have on the needle are ready to go for your project, and each one counts as one of your cast-on stitches.
@federicaknits Yes - you really have to watch your tension with this cast-on. It is especially difficult to keep it looking even with the rest of the work if you are using a cotton yarn. Your best bet is to use this when you're working with an animal fiber.
Thank you for this video! My question is what is the best way to join the i-cord cast on for knitting in the round?
That is an awesome question! I have no clue, but maybe someone can help with that.
Very nice! I can’t wait to try this and may I say you have beautiful hands.
Yes - both can be done in-the-round.
yes but HOW does one join this cast-on in the round? I understand joining the live stitches, but what do we do with the cord ends? do we use the tail from the cast-on to sew the two cord ends together when the work is finished?
I really like your tutorials, thank you.
Awesome, thank you! I LOVE your hair here - so lovely!
You have an interesting way of doing the long tail cast on! ❤️
Bethany - it doesn't make sense to me for a CO. It seems to me that the binding-off and decreasing would eventually leave you with no stitches on the needles. If you end up giving it a try, let us know how it goes!
Thanks for you tutorial, now I learnt a new method
So much easier than other videos! Could you do a video for a 2 color I-cord?
How stretchy is this and can it be done in the round for sock cuffs?
Thank you for another excellent tutorial, Staci! However, I wonder if you could comment: each attempt I make with aran-weight wool, with 5mm needles produces a lovely i cord, but the first row of knit (or purl) results in enormous, loopy stitches. I can't pull the yarn any tighter - is this just me?
A clear and helpful video. I can't wait to try it!
I don't really have any advice on transcribing videos for CC, I'm afraid. With UA-cam, I don't have to fuss with time codes or anything like that - I just have to type, pause the video, type some more, play the video, pause, type some more, etc, etc. The hardest part for me is keeping up with how quickly I talk! :)
Icord vs Chinese Waitress Cast On which is better to give weight for a summer tee?
Thank you so much for all your great videos!
Hoping you can answer my question...
I'm going to be knitting a baby blanket for my soon to be here baby and plan on incorporating the i-cord cast on, i-cord side edge and the i-cord bind off as shown in your tutorials. I am usually a tight knitter and I was wondering if you would recommend that I go up or down a needle size or use the same size needle as the pattern for when I do the cast on and bind off. Thank you in advance for your help!
Thanks so much for captioning this video! not very many private you tube videos are...
I NEED to know about your nail polish! What brand, what color? I love it.
What is the high cord bind off in knitting?
Would the pattern be the same for a 4 stitch I-cord?
Don't panic! :) The first thing you want to do is to slide your needle into those three stitches to stop them before they unravel more. Then you'll want to make sure those stitches are positioned on the needle correctly - take a look at my video called "Knitting Help - Reinserting Needle into Live Stitches". Then you should be able to continue on with your cast-on. Good luck!
Can you pu stitches and do an Icore cast on?
Directions for the I-cord cast on I am following call for CO required number of stitches, plus 2. Once this is done, the knitter is not to slip sts back to the left needle, but does this: turn work. B/O 1 purlwise. P2TOG, slip 1 to left needle, and turn work. Does this make sense to you? Am I reading it wrong?
Thanks: I was wondering how to finish the cast on.
I did this as per your excellent instructions but my first garter stitch row looked very odd and as a result I am going to slip stitch it down. What have I done wrong. Thanks Aileen.
So I am practicing this and I am familiar with just the icord to start. How do you do this when you need 109 stitches? My double needle isn't big enough for all the stitches?
You'll need a longer needle to cast-on a lot of stitches, I would use a circular needle instead of a double-pointed needle.
Can you do this with 10 stitches? Say like if you wanted to start a 10 stitch blanket?
I'm noticing the same thing about the first row after cast on being very loose. I thought it was because I wasn't pulling the stitches tight enough, but I tried again pulling the stitches tighter and am getting the same result. Any tips on avoiding that?
Whitley Pittman - without seeing your work, I don't think I can help much...other than to say subsequent rows should start to look better, and the whole piece will take on better tension after blocking. Work a few more rows, and see if it doesn't start to improve.
Question: Do I still use a smaller needle for this cast on?
I decided to use an I cord cast on for a sweater after watching the video. It looked really great, but between the cast on and the next regular stitched row there was a lot of 'stranding'. Any idea what caused it and how to avoid it? I ended up ripping the I cord out and doing a regular cast on instead. Thanks for any insight!
I'm having the same issue!
Me too!
Is it possible to do this or an i cord bind off in the round?
For me it doesn´t matter wich type of yarn I use. Unfortunatly my stitches always turn out too loose.
Any advise do prevent that?
Thank you for all your great videos.
Just slide it down the needle instead of changing needles?
Yes.
Awesome, this is just what I needed to get started on my Fiddlehead Mittens!
How do you finish off this cast on and continue your work. From the video I can only see the last 2 knit stitches. Should I continue my work using those two stitches as part of my cast on count for my project?
Thank you 😊
Great video! Thanks for sharing this with us!
I've accidentally began unraveling my I-cord cast on when mistakenly cast on one too many stitches. Now I can't figure out how to get the 3 stitches back on the needle. please help!!
thank you!
Wouldn't it be easier to push the stitches to the other end of the DPN than transferring them back to the other needle?
Yes this is what I've seen Arne & Carlos do.
If you just want to make an icord, yes, but this is for a cast on, you have more and more stitches on the right needle
I don't understand I get the icord but what do you do at the end?
The pattern you're following will usually tell you how to end it to work with whatever you're knitting - you can bind-off normally, or you can double-decrease (slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over) to end the work.
Thanks Millions for your guide! Learning lots from you! This is really great!!
BTW... Merry Xmas if you are celebrating! And Wishing you a Very Happy, Healthy & Successful New Year 2014!! Thanks again!
thanks for the teaching.happy holidays..
this is brilliant!
Thanks!
Oh, sorry, I see others have had this problem too and you recommended blocking.
I know it's been two yrs since your post but just in case you've been afraid to try it since... Blocking really does help. AND, I used it when my next row wasn't stockinette. So before blocking, you really cldnt tell if you weren't a knitter. Then to those of us who are, after blocking that stretched/longer/looser looking stitches were no more 😀.
And I thought I knew everything... ;) Today I am wiser :)
What do you do at the end of the row??
richlayers - it isn't really the end of the row, it's when you reach the number of stitches you intended to cast-on. When you hit that number, just stop! Don't slide three stitches back over to the left needle, starting the process again.
it could just be that it's easier to do than on the other video system my friend was using... vimeo, I think... I think a few people who make video podcasts use that system... another person made pdf files with the text for the video she made for a workshop & that worked for me as well! When I listen to song videos, I use 2 browser windows with the volume WAY up (lol) and the lyrics in a skinny window.. whatever works! Automatic captions aren't very good...
Dana Lear - no...because you would end up with the wrong end of the knitting at the tip of the needle.
VeryPink Knits You knit x stitches; working yarn is at left end of needle; push stitches to the other end, working yarn is in proper place at the left. Probably easier with more slippery needles than bamboo though. Or I don't understand what you're saying.
Dana Lear - yes, I think you might be right...it's confusing, because the working yarn is in the "wrong" place for most knitting! :)
VeryPink Knits I found my tension was better than when transferring the stitches to the left hand needle, and using grey-coated DPNs, much faster.
I like your videos very much and may even try the crochet next. Is there any reason I can't learn with the hook in my left hand by watching you? It would be a mirror image, so maybe even easier to learn than by a right-handed person watching? Couldn't tension right-handed when I've tried.