How do you knit an I- cord?

Answer 1

Using a pair of double pointed needles, cast on 4 stitches. Instead of turning and knitting back the other direction, slide all four stitches to other opposite end of the needle and knit into the first stitch that you cast on. Knit the rest of the stitches on the needle. Slide them down to the opposite end and repeat. You are knitting in the round on a very small scale. Bind off as you would in the round.

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Answer 2

An I cord is an incredibly simple knitting technique that creates a small "tube" of knitting.

1. Cast on 3 to 5 stitches, depending on desired thickness.
2. Knit all stitches in first row.
3. Instead of turning work, slip stitches on to other knitting needle; Working yarn will now be on the "wrong" end of your needle.
4. Pull yarn tightly across back of work and knit row.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until I-cord is desired length.