I know that I’ve already posted about the standalone i-cord and the i-cord bind-off, but this was the first time I had encountered the i-cord edge! It helps to provide a neater edge to the fabric, which was especially nice in this design as the edges formed the neckline of a dress. I could also see this edge looking really nice on the edges of a cardigan or cropped jacket.

• Appropriate weight yarn
• Appropriate gauge needles

YouTube Tutorial by Staci at Very Pink

In hindsight, I don’t think this yarn choice was ideal for showing off the i-cord edge, as the almost “halo” look of the mohair in the blown yarn made the details a little fuzzy. However, the rolled edge was still a nice technique to keep the sides of the neckline clean, and I thought the designer was clever to include it. Sometimes, stockinette knitting can roll up, and while the designer still recommended blocking, the i-cord edge did help a little in preventing that.

I can’t wait to show you the rest of this project because it has been so fun to work up! The blown yarn is new to me, and so is this i-cord edge, so there’s been lots of room to learn. It’s so interesting to me the little variations between the different i-cords that allow the look to stay somewhat consistent in different contexts. Where would you like to use this i-cord technique? Do you think it makes a difference?

Until next time, happy crafting!