[Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit I cord

[Henrietta Brewer]

Thanks so much. Does sound confusing but i will give it a try.
Henrietta
On Feb 26, 2012, at 5:53 PM, Cathy wrote:

> Hi Henrietta,
> 
> I'm not Tanya, but I have made I-cord using my clover wonder knitter and
> these are the instructions I used to do it.  I-cord can also be done on
> other loom types, you do not need a wonder knitter, just three pegs.
> 
> 
> ICord instructions
> 
> Pegs 1-3 numbered right to left
> 
> Place slip knot on peg 1 and eWrap pegs 1-3.
> 
> Bring yarn around the inside of the loom behind pegs 3-1 and around the
> front of peg 1 on the right side.
> 
> 
> Lay yarn over the front of all three pegs in order to knit them using the
> flat knit stitch.  You'll knit off peg 2 then peg 1 then peg three.
> 
> Wrap the yarn around behind the pegs again and repeat to desired length.
> 
> 
> I know it seems very strange at first with all those loose strands in back,
> but once you have several rows done you'll be able to pull down on the
> starting tail and it will tighten and pull in those strands...trust me - I
> know it's weird.  The first time I did this I thought there was no way I was
> doing it right.  You'll need to keep pulling down as you go to lock those
> stitches in.
> 
> Cathy
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Henrietta
> Brewer
> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 4:07 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit I cord
> 
> Hi Tanya,
> I found this email from way back. I wonder if you could give instructions
> for the loom I cord. but maybe on list. Probably more people would like it
> Henrietta
> On Nov 28, 2011, at 9:16 AM, Ohio Gardener wrote:
> 
>> Oh gee Tanya, and here I assumed it was the same as single knitting on a
>> round loom? If not, please send me the instructions as well.
>> 
>> Btw, I have an I-cord that has interchangeable parts so that one can use
>> either six or 3 pegs. Which is best for a snowman's scarf if one is using
>> jiffy yarn?
>> 
>> I've never yet made an I-cord.
>> 
>> Ohio
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tanya
> Wheatley
>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 7:31 AM
>> To: Barb Roland; List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit I cord
>> 
>> Barb,
>> 
>> I'll send you some instructions privately.
>> 
>> Tanya
>> 
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Barb Roland" <barbwire59 at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 1:42 AM
>> To: "Krafters-korner" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Loom knit I cord
>> 
>> Does anyone have instructions on how to loom knit an i cord?
>> Barb R.
>> 
>> 
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