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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[marsy]

Thank you. The integrated I cord is ingenious!

[sylviamurray]

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.

[Cedardale_craft]

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

[indreklein]

Thank you for your clear and engaging tutorials!

[ThisPossumKnits]

A second channel?! 🤯
I like that you show us both ways so that we can decide! 🤘

[vickyciulla]

Crazy but I’m starting a brioche scarf which has a provisional cast on, followed by an I-cord edge, before the actual brioche set up, 😅, I’ve watched all three technique videos by you and comparing to the written instructions I think it’s coming clear, thank you

[tl]

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

[Enig_Mata]

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

[knittingbandit]

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

[JenniferThien-yg]

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

[nicolelafontaine]

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

[FaithRichFidler]

Welp, I think you've spoiled me from watching any other knitters on YouTube. I cringe watching a few others, and want to send them here to fine-tune their skills. But who am I? I'm a newbie, just learning the craft, so .... I'll just keep watching and honing my skills. Thanks for being so precise in your lessons. It caters to the autistic brain. Much appreciated.

[Countrycabin]

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

[genier]

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

[debracubitt]

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

[nobleelf]

Hi Norman! I hope this hasn't been asked before. Can you show a purl I-cord cast on, please, in a video? I've learned the cast-off in purl, but just can't wrap my head around written directions from AI, which seems to be the only directions offered....I really like the textured look of the purled I-cord cast off and would love to have my start on a rectangular shawl match the end. Thanks for considering, and as always, you are my go-to for learning, because of your thorough and calm way of demonstrating, as well as where I direct anyone wanting to learn this or that❤

[robinmohammed]

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.

[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.

[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 :)

[maggiepatterson]

how do you do the i-cord cast-on for knitting in the round... somehow you have to join the edges? tia