This simple tool allows you to create a row of i-cord with a single movement, replacing three knit stitches and the time it takes to slide your stitches back to your working needle again. Yes, it really is that fast and it’s easy enough that kids can use it too!
The Original Cordsmith is designed to be ‘one size fits most’! From fingering weight up to bulky with no problem! The fiber content and twist of the yarn will make some of the heavier weight yarns easier to work with than others so feel free to experiment.
Cordsmith Mini is intended for yarn weights lace up to sport and creates a cord about the gauge of bulky weight yarn. The process for using them is the same!
What can the Cordsmith be used for?
Anything that requires knitted cord!
- Use it to create i-cord to cast on a project – it works especially well for crochet in place of a traditional chain cast on!
- Use it to create an attached i-cord bind off
- Drawstrings for hoodies, pants, and bags
- Lanyards for keys and ID/work badges
- Use the i-cord to knit or crochet a super squishy blanket, rugs or chair cushions
- Add beads as you go to make sparkly bracelets or holiday garland
- Wrap around round foam balls to make holiday decorations
- Hanging loops for stockings
- Knotted clasps for cardigans
- Loops and ties for sewn dresses and tops or add texture to quilt tops
- Slide over wire shapes and words
- Bag straps and zipper pulls
- Macramé art and plant hangers
- Weaving and decorative wall hangings
- Strings to attach mittens or hat ties
- Bows for hair and barrettes