[dlarkin]

Ok, I looked up how to do an I cord. Seems simple enough but this is the border for a scarf. Do I make the scarf and add an I -cord or is there a way to make the I cord part of the scarf. Pattern says it is a two stitch I cord.

Any help from you old pros would be appreciated.

 

[chickkie]

what you are talking about is called attached i-cord

 

[Colorgal]

I knit my garment or scarf and then do a three (3) stitch I cord around the edge to finish. Always gives a great finish and stability.

 

[prismaticr]

take this link... modify your pattern to include the i-cord stitch count as ADDITIONAL stitches in the scarf, and knit away!

and VeryPink aka Stacy has a great set of icord cast on, bind off and edging videos...

 

[dlarkin]

Thanks everyone! I will give it a try.

 

[Dsynr]

If I want an I-cord edge, I try to put it on at the CO and pick up sts at the BO and work around to the beginning.
Does nicely on afghans and shawls when I want a strong, but stretchy edge.

 

[cattdages]

It is very simple to use an i-cord as a cast on or cast off. It creates a nice corded edge.

Here is a link to a video:

It's slow going because you're knitting 4 stitches for each cast on or cast off stitch, but it's really simple once you get the hang of it.

 

[D'fly]

I have just finished a baby blanket with a cast-off I-cord binding. My new favorite edging. One thing to note is that it uses a lot of yarn and you want to make sure you have enough.