Basic Crochet Cord (right-handed version)

This decorative cord is easy to crochet as it uses only single crochet stitches! It makes a strong flattened non-stretchy braid with many applications, for example: jewellery, a narrow belt, or a strap for a small bag or purse. A tutorial by June Gilbank (www.planetjune.com).
My method is a simplified variation of the cord used to make Romanian Point Lace. Please note: if you're looking for instructions for Romanian Point Lace cord, this is *not* how to make it!
PATTERN LINK: For the free crochet pattern to make the bracelet shown at the start of this video, please see www.planetjune.com/braidbracelet
LEFT-HANDERS: Here's the left-handed version of this video:
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[@jennycollier10]

At last !!! Thank you. You highlighted the V of the stitch and showed the vertical stitch to use in front of it. I have lost count of how many videos I've watched with this cord crocheting. I just couldn't get it. Last few days it has frustrated me and I just couldnt work out why I just ended up with a knotted mess. Now I always check I'm doing it right by looking for the 2 stitches at front of the V. Finally getting it right 👍 Thank you 😁

[@planetjune]

You're very welcome, Jenny - I'm so glad my highlighting helped you figure it out 😊

[@kneiayranychole]

This tutorial was like a breath of fresh air. My cord is turning out so much better than it was before. I realize I am a very visual learner 😂😭😭

[@planetjune]

Aww, thank you!

[@bettydiggs2563]

Wowwww thanks. You gave me some ideas😅😅😅😂😂❤

[@VeeJay2006]

Thank you, June. You're were clear, and to the point. Love the effect of visually highlighting the important and critical stiches. You made it so easy! Enjoyed your British accent as well as your soothing voice. Kudos!

[@LG-KETO]

Lol! I was just attempting a crocheted I-cord when I came upon this video! Ripped out my work and started this! MUCH easier!! Thank you!

[@abbynormal4740]

Thank you! I finally get it now :-) The highlighting, moderate pace and clear instruction made the process so easy to understand!

[@estherscrochetnook2318]

Absolutely love the color you added to the stitches to show exactly which part you were talking about

[@bearteddy1992]

Thank you soooo much! this video is the first one that makes since and by highlighting the stich you are referring to in the beginning help so much more then any other video I've watched

[@LaNoisette]

3 am, I'm annoyed by a pattern, I'm about to put it aside and do something else, but you existence made the whole project enjoyable again. Thank you 🤗

[@valerieolivares5956]

I actually love this channel you take time to really explain, not subtitles, and you HIGHLIGHT stitches😭I can’t tell you how many times I messed up cause they would go fast and not explain what stitch and I have to rewatch some videos on slow playback but yours is absolutely wonderful.

[@briannaholmes7023]

Omg thank you! Five videos later I finally ran across yours and caught on. Thank you for highlighting and doing it at a detailed pace for us to understand it! ❤️

[@trinamaewhitehead1742]

I absolutely love her video...the way she highlights the stitches and such makes it so easy to follow!!! Have a God day~Trina & Heekango~Arizona, USA

[@lolo7ize]

im watching this 8 years later and it was the best tutorial for this cord, thank you!!!!!!!!

[@planetjune]

Glad it helped!

[@janinalamb8328]

Love how clear you make this. That is a real talent!

[@nicholaspilcher725]

This is ABSOLUTELY the best tutorial I have seen. I have struggled with this in the past. Your instructions are clear and concise. Thank you.

[@ellafaith8760]

I very much appreciate how you highlighted the important areas to be sure we were identifying the correct pieces of the yarn. This was very fun and much easier to learn than I at first thought it would be!

[@giangtra4847]

Ella Faith dt

[@mimisantos7292]

Must congratulate you, your simple and easy steps are a pleasure to follow. love it.

[@infinitycuube]

Your voice is so soothing. Thanks for the video!

[@faustinefernandes]

Wow!!! U have very well explained the process!! Appreciate the efforts👏🏼👏🏼

[@vetinarilord3681]

Here Is Marie from Czech republic. Thank You very much. Your tutorial Is very clear and understandable. More than others on KZbin. 👍😀

[@planetjune]

You're very welcome, Marie - thank you! 😊

[@Yoshnge]

Thanks for the great tutorial June! This cord is so beautiful, I'm definitely going to use it. ❤️

[@pennybrouckaert9902]

Love the highlighted loops! Very easy to follow,thanks.

[@gillyloveless8452]

So pleased I found your video. What a cracking stitch, makes my handles for my crochet bags look so much more professional. Thankyou 😀

[@izzydannii9078]

Thank you so much, June. You're a crochet genius😊🎉❤

[@planetjune]

Aww, thank you! 😊

[@fallenan1]

Thank you so much for explaining so fluent. You’re the best

[@terrace1]

Hello June, Excellent video and explanation. Thank you. Have a good day everyone.

[@christienida9299]

Thank you! You provided a fantastic, easy tutorial & all the tips were brilliant for someone new. Things many overlook and assume will naturally make sense to everyone.

[@northcoastize]

Excellent demo! Clear, concise, great videoing! Thks so much for sharing!

[@19_Istitch_you_knot]

Finally finally, after a week of searching and practicing, I found you video and I got it!!!!!!! Thank you

[@SoyBillonaria777]

Your explanation is perfect! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤ Beautiful cord, I'll make myself one today. Greetings from Chile. 🤗🤗🤗

[@aburg6393]

Thank you so much for the excellent tutorial! I have been trying to figure oyt making a vird and could never understand the instructions. Your tutorial has nade it so clear and simple 😊

[@paulasorvillo7525]

Fabulous, finally someone who knows how to demonstrate...thank you

[@susanjackson1907]

Thank You, June! This is a gorgeous cord! Your tutorial is Perfect! Many, Many Thank You’s!

[@kitcheritzcooking3819]

Can't help but leave comment. Your video tutorial is awesome. I'm a beginner, but I find it very easy with your video.

[@joseynoyb9467]

very good explanation using the V. Also the highlighted Graphics make it easy. Thank you

[@faith5584]

Well done! This Is the best crochet tutorial I have every seen, everything was explained well and made clear and I love how you added the highlighted lines onto your video, that made it easy to understand what you were saying. And your voice is very soothing. Well done, you have a new subscriber!

[@debbiem6677]

Thank You very much, I loved how You highlighted the yarn.

[@jenniferwood8944]

You have explained this beautifully! Thank you!

[@jg-lm6tz]

I did it and it came out very nice, you're a good teacher

[@ThePursuitofperfect]

Thanks! Had to go through several videos before finding yours. Your graphic for identifying the correct loops is genius. Should be compulsory for all crochet videos. I'm a fan forever!

[@planetjune]

I'm so glad you like it! As far as I know, I'm the only person to do that. It takes much longer to make the video, but I think it's worth it to make the techniques completely clear :)

[@gecyt]

@@planetjune I loved it and subscribed immediately and I hadn't even finished watching the video 😁 thank you 😊

[@jusfe]

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am so inspired and I believe that I'll try this.

[@user-dv6te1os2f]

Oh my Goddesses! I love it. I can't make an I-cord too many thumbs I guess.😅 But this I can do and the highlighting really helps. No extra thumbs in the way with this beautiful cord . I am using it today to make feet on a prehistoric bird and a little pocket doll's arms and legs. And I learned something new today so I can check that box for the day.Ty

[@planetjune]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed my tutorial 😊

[@tonivalmarre1702]

fantastic, thank you for such a clear and comprehensive tutorial ☺☺

[@CastOnCalamity]

👋🏽❤️👋🏽 Thank you for this video, great explanation and the pauses to highlight the strands you are indicating. Fantastic. 🧶🤓👑

[@nancycampbell7959]

LOVE the highlighted stitches! Brilliant :)

[@klarag7059]

Nancy Campbell I agree, very helpful.

[@smartsewisthandicrafts3282]

Hello June! Thank you so much for sharing this great tutorial.... :)

[@tinarutherford6239]

Ty very easy to follow ur directions. Liked the highlighting!

[@malmogrinify]

The best tutorial. I've been trying over years to accomplish this cord but all in vain. Darling you're the best 😍

[@fordictionclass]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@malmogrinify]

The very best tutorial ever .Thanks a million girl .XOXO

[@growinghopes2314]

Beautiful rope done ❤️👌

[@maragomez214]

Thank you Jane, you explain wonderfully, I got it!!!!!

[@najetkottaya1153---]

Merci June pour cette explication simple et claire!!!bonne continuation

[@meowww7291]

Thank you june! Great tutorial.

[@redfailhawk]

Tried to learn icord, couldn't. Tried this for my project... looks so nice!!

[@planetjune]

Fantastic!

[@anayvettlebron9839]

This a very good video..when you highlight the area..is awesome for me. Thank you..and yes I've subscribed..

[@lilidundi]

Wow, excellent 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼. I can say that, of all the many, many, many videos I've seen, this is the best! Good description, precise and as slow and fast as necessary. Congratulations!!!

[@planetjune]

Thank you!

[@neuzafeitosa8258]

Thank you. I'm brazilian and I liked very much.

[@DiGoCrochet]

Hello! I'm making the Crafter Granny, pattern by Zhaya and she refers to this tutorial to make this to go around the bun of the dolls hairdo! Perfect! Thank you for sharing!

[@noradaisy0063]

thank you very much , the way you explain is the best .

[@brigittetye4427]

Very beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@javazeb]

Amazing ! You did well on explaining..THANKYOU

[@EdnaOliveira52]

Thank you June!

[@carmenmontanez6226]

Thank so much for sharing, your a great teacher

[@amandastypul4399]

Thank you for the clear explanation and highlighting. Using this as the handle on my water bottle sleeve. Nice and sturdy, no stretching. Subbed for more tips :-)

[@tornintheflesh5781]

thank you ms. june💜💜💜

[@johnhumphrey8421]

Excellent tutorial thank You!

[@manjiramitter496]

Thank you very much for the video .Excellent idea.

[@jacalynpillion516]

Excellent tutorial. Making a strap for fabric purse that I purchased. Thank you!

[@merljohnson4695]

Thank you, so pretty and easy.

[@staceybrister]

Hello, Thank You, So Much :) This was very easy for me to learn from you. It is turning out perfect for the drawstrings I'm going to use on a large crocheted bag

[@cookiewookie2006]

I agree with the other comments! Thank you So Much!! I wanted something for a necklace like this, Perfect!

[@watchgoose]

one very well-made video!

[@jesamima]

you have a wonderful tutorial voice, a pleasure to listen to, thanks!

[@bluejean500]

now i get it! thanks, June.

[@SIM101ism]

brilliant explanation

[@therealsedna]

Thank you so much, lovely cord!!

[@charlotteweb581]

Hello! I was wondering how you turn this into a bracelet like how you showed at the beginning? That'd be lovely! Thanks

[@ritadecassiafedel181]

muito obrigada..adorei esse ponto!!

[@naweldoigtdore]

Thank you for your tutorial

[@Teedimps1598]

Wow very nice. Thank you. Very clear explanation😁

[@planetjune]

Yes, you can use any size and type of yarn or thread you prefer, provided you use an appropriately-sized hook for your yarn! You can see exactly what I used for my bracelets, here: www.planetjune.com/braidbracelet/

[@mebasus]

Thank you so much! It was very helpful :)

[@tejusane1]

That's so beautiful 🌷🌷

[@JaqBahia]

Tudo lindo e de bom gosto. Muito boa explicação, mesmo não entendendo o idioma a imagem da explicação é perfeita. Parabéns!

[@karenleeM]

Finally! Got it thanks

[@AndyBun]

So helpful, thanks!

[@SequoiaMakes]

This is awesome!

[@carmenroupp653]

I will have to try this. great video

[@RTHfan]

Excellent tutorial. I learned to make the cord years ago to make Romanian Point Lace, but the explanation of how to start the cord was very complicated with bad pictures (it was a printed version). I could never remember it when I started a new project. You have made it perfectly clear! I really appreciate your tutorial! Thank you! I see more lace projects in my future.😀👏

[@RTHfan]

June Gilbank, thanks for the tip. I’ll have to see if I can figure out the difference and make the correct beginning. Good to have your tip before I wasted a lot of work! Best regards, Peggy

[@RTHfan]

June Gilbank, Thank you for sharing the instructions on your blog. I will try them tomorrow. You’re very kind to help me! Best regards, Peggy

[@Trassaert]

Merci beaucoup pour le partage. C'est très gentil de votre part. Et vous expliquez très bien.🤩🌹🥀🌷💐💐💐

[@craftyreseller2042]

Thank you very good tutorial.

[@jennicarey3109]

Love this cord...my favourite for my bags...have you got a special way of joining them as I am doing crossbody bags? Thanks so much 🧶🌺

[@neetachouhan5784]

Thanks a lot really u explain in very easy method ❤️

[@cbedworth]

Thank you very easy to follow

[@jannahalkhuld1044]

Thank you so much ❤ I finally did it 😂🎉

[@planetjune]

Yay, well done! 👍

[@elizabethnewman1697]

Fantastic!!

[@teacupjojo7437]

Brilliant, thank you 😊

[@megga1886]

great video!!

[@brendacha1823]

Love❤️❤️❤️!!! this thank you very much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

[@manhaabdellah3474]

This in really aMaZiNG!!!!!!!!

[@astankova194]

Thank you so much !!