i-Cord Crochet Projects & How to use a Knitting Mill | i-Cord Machine

[@HookedbyRobin]

Video on how I join the pieces of icord together 😀👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnNao2LbZt2hqs

[@SwelMel7]

I like to run a piece of rope through the middle so the I-cord is stitched around the rope and then when I have a good long length of it I coil it up and sew it together to make baskets to hold all sorts of things.

[@MaryAnnMakes]

Could you use this technique to make handles for a tote?

[@SwelMel7]

@@MaryAnnMakes you totally can, I've done it a couple of times. It works great, you just have to make sure that you catch the end of the rope in your stitches when you are sewing the handles to the tote so that the yarn doesn't stretch out and leave a gap between the rope inside and the end of the handle.

[@MaryAnnMakes]

Thanks for the info.... I'm going to get one and give it a go!

[@christinepoole5588]

that is corking faster than this nutty thing can't get it started wasn't fun

[@lunasmum6869]

What a clever idea! That would make it useful for bag handles especially if the cords were plaited.

[@kittylevee4662]

BEAUTIFUL‼ Way back in the time before dinosaurs (1972), I took one of my Mom's empty, wooden spools of thread and put 6 smalls in the top. I then made my own iord out of cotton string from the hardware store. I made reins for my horse. I still have those reins‼🐎

[@HookedbyRobin]

🐎🙌 so cute you still have them!

[@kittylevee4662]

@@HookedbyRobin best reins I ever had😎

[@lesallison9047]

That is so cool.

[@eva-marialale4102]

It is very much like we did as children we called it French knitting I think but that's a great little machine. Thanks for showing it

[@HookedbyRobin]

I have a little peg doll somewhere!

[@teresagarner8111]

as a child my parents took a wooden spool and small nails and made this for me , you use a crochet hook to flip the yarn . i made these for my grand girls and their friends, the y had a blast. we called it rope crochet. so fun

[@michellecowell7183]

Took me back to junior school in the 70 s Michelle UK

[@KH-mn8cz]

teresa garner I did the same thing as young teen ( way back when ) hahah, wooden spool/small nails and would make rugs.

[@kimatkins3973]

That could make possibly a really cool rug..

[@elizabethnewton2217]

I have so much scrap yarn and I've been looking at it all with dread because I'm sick of making boring old scrap blankets with it. Thanks to you, I have just bought an i-cord maker online and I can't wait to start playing with it :)

[@ailing5541]

Thanks for sharing and teaching us how to play with this little cute toy. God bless you. 😄

[@donnacreativeblessings4098]

I am so glad you chattered about this before I purchased the loom. I prefer turning a handle to winding in and out on a loom. Thank you! Don't ever quit the chatter. It's who you are and God doesn't make mistakes!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Aw thank you! X

[@libra74677]

Very clever! I would never think to make a blanket, of I-cord. I think I might get one, now. And, I absolutely, LOVE your nails!!

[@JadedEvol]

I love this tool as well. It's so fun. They need to make one for chunky yarn

[@AshleyAriesK]

I know it's not exactly the same,speed,& difficulty wise,but if ur feeling adventurous u can do like me & just make a t.p.roll loom,or use a reg./lg.guage, round or long,knitting loom if u have 1,& using only 3-6 pegs(4 is pretty good 4 chunky,imo-u can find yt videos on how 2 use any of those I mentioned)..I use these things to make chunky yarn,cuz I can't afford 2 get that much of it at a time,but have tons of worsted weight & finer that was a bargain!

[@stitchy_linn]

I have used an i-cord machine before and all I've done with it is make an i-cord to weave through a cowl I crocheted. I'll give the leftover fingering weight yarn i-cord making a try and figure something out to make with the finished cords. Fun video!

[@Debbie2004]

My first time hearing about this little machine I think I have to get one. Thank you so much

[@veganvocalist4782]

looks like a very soothing instrument to use ;D

[@sassegranny4700]

Thank you for this lesson on the Prym Knitter. I am viewing this tutorial on 08/21/2022. The fact that the clear plastic top does not come off is a bit cumbersome. Good to have choices in knitting machines, like looms.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching.🤗🧶

[@manondesrochers5729]

Looks like a great little machine. I knit my Icord but it takes for ever. I might get myself one of those. Thank you for this quick tutorial.

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome Manon, it is so handy! 😃🧶

[@kiriki737]

I got this for kindergarten work. It was very cute as mother day gift, my children made for themselves and put some Felt- flower in the middle of the cord. Love your I- cord. Prym is situated in Germany and a very good quality company!

[@paadoxal]

Prym is the main knitting/crochet accesory company here in czech republic so i was pleased to see it other places:)

[@karindeutekom8179]

Hello Robin.. I bought it also. By Wish. I hoop I am Just so happy with my New "toy". I love 't make blanket with hook nr 10 - 12. I can not wait till it's in my house. Thank you for doing this kind of video's. Greetings karin from the Netherlands

[@Julie_CountingStitchesPR]

I love this idea for all the scraps. This is going on my wish list today.

[@annettejohnson5425]

This looks super fun! I bet you could use the cord for a bow, or purse/bag handles.

[@cindyh112]

Never heard of a knitting mill but once I saw it in action, it reminded me of the wooden spool painted like a doll that I had when I was little. Would never of thought to crochet with the cord. What a great idea! Would love to see how you added the scraps together. Thanks for the interesting information. 👍🏻

[@czechchick101]

I love this idea! I’ve been wanting to work with I-cord for so long! This is such a cute idea

[@1klouisek]

Great for dog blankets and crate pads. Thanks.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@1klouisek]

@@HookedbyRobin Most welcome. For those out there who handspin, I use wire fox terrier undercoat (resembles bunny fur) to handspin yarn then knit/crochet/weave blankets or crate pads. The terrier outer coat makes nice leashes.

[@TheFoxyflirt13]

I just got my prym i cord mill! I'm so excited to try. I hope it works.

[@carolehastings1902]

Love it, I have one of these and love making the cord never thought to crochet with it, thank you 🤗😘😘

[@annwithaplan9766]

This is a nice little device that's been around for quite some time. I got mine so I could make an icord belt to replace one that came out of my pants.

[@joycesmith53]

I had something like this in mind, I have had the machine quite a while. Beautiful work I love what you've done with the cord. I will be trying your ideas . thanks a bunch

[@EJsDaughter]

I love my machine but haven't used it a while. Time to get it out of storage. I used cone thread on mine.

[@faymeowsiumo]

The blanket is very beautiful! Thanks for the video!

[@frandefleurs5116]

Really like the icord blanket idea 🤗

[@luzmiryamvillagonzalez5301]

Hola, muchísimas gracias muy clara y maravillosa explicación, que muy feliz porque lo tenía y quería usarlo como debe ser. Gracias por compartir.

[@MelaniMiguel]

OMG!!! 😀 I Love This! Looks like it would be so much fun! Now I want one!!! Lol...

[@bethk1312]

I really want an icord machine. Love what you've done with your icords.

[@anniewiederstein1253]

Thanks Robin! The prym instructions were terrible. You tutorial helped me 200000000%! Thanks again!

[@HookedbyRobin]

I am so pleased it helped you Annie! 😃🤗

[@healingsprings11]

Looks delightfully fun ! 💁

[@DonnaScarpa]

I’ve never heard of such a thing! Thank you for sharing!

[@merylblount6832]

Hi. This is just a great idea. Thank you for this video.

[@sisina_sie7652]

I crochet my own I cord and I was wondering what I can use it for I mean it makes sense because you can basically make yarn thicker

[@annagail69]

I love your scrap blanket. Its beautiful

[@irenebradberry1016]

I think it would make a great purse, market bag, or clutch. 🙂❤️

[@charmurry3585]

I never seen that before so cool!

[@AshleyAriesK]

Thank you so much for having the patience & creativity to try this idea & make a video of it...Am so thrilled that I've finally found this video & know that someone else thought it'd be a neat idea 2 use icord 2 make a blanket(or lucet was originally what I thought about using 1st,but later when i made a t.p.roll loom decided i cord would prob.be more stretchy),cuz I've been wondering about this...I haven't been doing yarn craft very long,only a couple months.I started learning everything I could about finger/hand knitting,when I saw someone make a chunky(jumbo #7) chenille yarn blanket by hand(& the next video was 1 made w/a huge crochet hook),& decided it looked so cool,rewarding/fun,& easy enuf 4 me 2 try..Of course I had no idea how much yarn actually costs,& got so disappointed from sticker shock,when I found out it would likely cost no less than $120 to make 1 like I wanted...I was still interested in yarn crafts tho & kept finding yt videos & articles,& watching tutorials to learn the hows & whys,& when I saw a lucet fork & cord making/braiding,I started 2 wonder if i could take a bunch of cheaper yarn I got on sale & make it into cordage,then maybe that could replace the expensive chunky #5 & #6 yarns & although it'd be a lot of work,I'd have help since my little nephews have been learning to use the t.p.knitters we made 2 & we could all make & put our i cords together...I kept learning about other things too,like embroidery,crochet,knitting,spinning/making yarn & loom knitting,& started building up supplies for over a yr.b4 I finally just made myself jump into it 2mo.ago..Now I am(we are I should say) ready 2 make whatever we can dream up,lol😂!!!

[@Bunefoo401]

ENABLER ! Lol …. Saw something where they used an cord border, but this looks fun …. Great for my loads of #2/3 scrap yarn that I can’t bring myself to throw away, and I like the idea of a lap quilt/throw made with this … ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Enabler! 😅🫣 It is fun!

[@Stitchedbybee10]

OMG I have to have one of those!! I have seen those before but really had not idea what it did. I am not a huge fan of fingering weight yarn, this is perfect!! thanks you so much for sharing. BTW Love your "pause" LOL

[@judyharwood1362]

Cool machine. When i was a kid, Im 64 now, i had corking machine. It was plastic with 4 prongs sticking up and i did the same as your machine but by hand. Cant remember what i did with it. Thanks for sharing. Xo

[@sarap6862]

I have never used one. Looks great!

[@daryllynn5406]

Absolutely fabulous. Have you ever tried the manual one? Instead of cranking you turn the unit and you use a tool where you lift one loop over the other then turn to next peg and repeat . A weight would be good. But I've never had a manual one come with a weight.

[@rebeccamiller8104]

I am ordering one of these machines right now! I have thinner yarns that would be perfect in this. Thank you for sharing! I LOVE your videos!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Sitting cranking out icord gets addictive! 😂

[@dianeg63]

I agree with the previous comments about a wooden cotton reel and 4 nails! Thank you for this great tutorial I have purchased a machine how strangely addictive it is. Had thought about making a blanket after seeing yours that's what I will do with all my stash of wool ends, thank you again I love your tutorials ❤

[@linedanzer4302]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing! I think I can come up with some fun projects using the I-Cord machine.

[@eko88888]

It's the same as Lillian. It's wonderful.😊

[@HookedbyRobin]

😃🧶

[@sapphoculloden5215]

My i-cord maker came with a weighted peg, which has broken. I have found that I can use table cloth weights quite successfully. They clip on well, even to the first thread, and I can move them up the i-cord with no issues.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Great tip Sappho, thank you! 😃

[@bubblepop_plays]

Great ideas, I am making mini circles and will sew them together to make a rug or something

[@craftyfrogger]

Great video! Thank you. I have been using my I cord maker and I have been making a lot. I have run into the problem of it getting itself all twisted up. I don't know how to fix it. Please, help.😖

[@emilievanhaelst976]

I want one! How cool!

[@littlemisshappy2002]

Omg I LOVE it! I'm useless at icord in knitting... soooooo much easier!

[@sandygarlick8340]

That is so cool!! I wondered how that cording was made. Thanks for this video!!

[@MadMimisCrochetandFarming]

very interesting, thank you for showing me how to do that

[@marygoldfatema8139]

Woooow ! I adore it 💖 How amazing 😊 I want to play too hhh lol 😁

[@ericaj.m.1780]

Great thank you. Now I need to learn to crochet

[@vegangelist]

I'm sitting here, using my i-cord knitter, while watching this video. I was thinking this would make great baskets!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ooooh YES! Baskets!!

[@katies6304]

Love the tutorial thank you! Do these I-cords have a hollow middle for threading wire through? I tried to crochet one and it was not the same!

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yes they do!

[@amandah4834]

Hi Robin , what great ideas to use knitted cord I still have my wooden knitting dolly from when I was a child ( many years ago ) and have always sewn them into coasters or made little bags or rugs with them but never thought of crocheting it , brilliant , I am a new subscriber after watching this and checking out your channel , l like what Iv seen so far very much , I am from uk also and it's nice to see wool and yarn that I am familiar with , thank you looking forward to doing some cals with you 😊Amanda xx

[@pyewaket1]

You could knit a scarf or cowl.

[@TheDabblingHook]

Love this idea.

[@robinsnest7627]

I don’t know that I would get one, but it is quite interesting still. Thanks for sharing. I am curious, how much of length would a skein make? I could see this as a small rug by the bed (for me).

[@robertaatkeson4671]

I love it!!! I want to get one.

[@bamboolaceway]

I've made coasters, and dolls using I-Cords and knitting looms.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Sounds great!😃🧶

[@Lexi_3457]

Talk about creative!!! 😍😍

[@leajohnson6014]

Wonderful ideas😊🤣

[@susanclements9168]

I have a wooden one do using hook by hand over pins.

[@nadinejones9703]

Thanks, I am going to get one, there are many things you can use the i-cord for.. it’s good for making necklaces and bracelets too, maybe even a small rug?? 🌼❤️

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yes absolutely!!

[@Silentprincess360]

Can you do a tutorial how to crochet with icord yarn please? it looks so good and I can’t figure it out

[@Nifeza]

Hello! One question, please, how do you join the pieces to follow the blanket? With a knot it is impossible because it would look very thick ... Thanks :-)

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ah ok, so I didn't cover that in my video because my joins aren't 100% perfect BUT how I did it was to grab a needle and sew the ends together. I sewed the end of my new piece through the 4 loops of the old end and then sort of sewed up and around. Not very neat but you don't notice once you have crocheted it up :-) If I can find a truly neat solution I will do a video 🙂👍 x

[@Nifeza]

Muchas gracias!

[@anjabannink5101]

I putted it togetter like you do with sonthing knitted.. semeless!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

I've done a video on how I join them together 😀👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnNao2LbZt2hqs

[@kanikasingh889]

Robin you are very talented ❤

[@HookedbyRobin]

Thank you Kanika!🤗

[@jnmhpersad7260]

That's great Robin, quick question though, can you join yarn picies together or would a knot be a hindrance for the mill?? Thanks for sharing 💐

[@HookedbyRobin]

I used the fishermans knot (magic knot) to join yarn pieces and it didn't effect the mill - I just went fractionally slower until the knot was knitted into the cord 👍

[@terryhorton3197]

How do you end the Icord when you've used say that color of yarn. Please show us how to end the Icord. Thank you

[@stanheras9118]

Do you know if it is possible to make the stitches live again after you disengage?

[@paulyscrochetedcreationsby8065]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us 😊😊😊😊😉

[@HookedbyRobin]

You’re welcome, I hope it helps?😃🧶

[@kyttynkross1121]

What is that rainbow yarn that you are using? It's pretty. I have been looking for a better method to make those gorgeous 'arm knit' blankets that have been all the rage - but i know that giant roving yarn is not practical and will only fall apart in the end. This looks like a great solution.

[@cynthiapalace5932]

I love that. I dont make socks, should I buy the sock yarn to do this. I love this " I cord" machine....

[@HookedbyRobin]

I've never made socks either but still seem to have amassed lots of sock yarn 🤔😂

[@saraalicea3363]

Thanks 😊, lovely 😊

[@dragonbcrochet445]

Finally!!!! Some who explained how to use it that disnt have me so frustrated I was ready to toss it through the window!!! Now.... how ro keep the cord coming out and twisting I to a knot??.

[@maried914]

If you make a slip knot that is adjustable it won't fall off the hook of your weight. Use same knot that you use when crocheting.

[@tonichrysostomou2559]

Look at you go!!!!!

[@HookedbyRobin]

😂

[@crochetcreations3232]

Thanks, Robin! How do you cast off the i-cord machine?

[@lunasmum6869]

Thread the end through the stitches and pull tight, hide the end inside the cord using a wool sewing needle

[@karindeutekom8179]

Hello Robin. I am waiting for the postman.. I ordert the cord maker too. Thank to your video. But I have a question... Do you juse the magic knot to put the yarn to gehter? Or is ther a other way.? Sorry for my bad english Greetings karin from the Netherlands

[@HookedbyRobin]

Yes I used the magic knot to tie my yarn together :-) it worked fine with the machine! X

[@towinbuddy]

Awesome

[@annhulett2392]

Hi Robin, love your videos!!! Do you have a pattern for the blanket you show on this i-cord video? I would love to make one like yours. TA.

[@rongablue]

The yarn can be tied to the weight instead of using a bulldog clip.

[@HookedbyRobin]

My weight kept falling off the end of the cord frustratingly!

[@jackiekeen9468]

Hi, i remember using a machine like that as a child 😊 It was easy to set up but you didnt show how to end the cord once you have the desired length!. Any chance you could do that please.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Ah yes of course! I completely forgot about that! I can do a follow up video (and show how to join the pieces together too 👍)

[@jackiekeen9468]

Thank you 😀

[@lunasmum6869]

Just use a needle to thread through all the stitches. I add a couple of sewing stitches to make sure it won't unravel then hide the end inside the cord. Forgive the 'm' at the end of this message! My delete button is not working! m

[@WaschyNumber1]

What is the thinnest woll or can it be used with hand sewing(Maschine) thread too 🤔

[@nancyhill7794]

Great! Thanks! How about tightening your slip knot on the weight? May have to purchase one....looks like fun! 💜

[@HookedbyRobin]

I got too annoyed with the darn thing falling off all the time (hence the bulldog clip instead 😂) I'm sure if you have more patience than me just the slip knot is fine to hold it LOL

[@nancyhill7794]

Hooked by Robin it must be annoying! I have ordered one, so I guess I’ll find out! 😘😜

[@MaryAnnMakes]

Can you use for handles for totes?

[@HookedbyRobin]

Hmm it is quite stretchy so I'm not sure it would be strong enough for handles - perhaps if you used something stiffer like mercerised cotton it could work?

[@kerilomax4466]

I'm struggling to use mine, after the first 4 hooks to get it started, the yarn only flips over one of the needles and doesn't carry on flipping over each needle it just goes around them. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated, thanks.

[@jadieb4320]

Thank you for video. I have also treated myself to this Icord machine and the speed is wonderful BUT I am having trouble with the icord below the weight curling back on to itself. Any suggestions on why and what I should be doing differently.

[@HookedbyRobin]

Mine did the same - it drove me potty 😅 I rolled up the excess into a ball and popped a rubber band around it to keep it in shape so it could spin around freely underneath as I cranked out more icord. I hope that helps!

[@jadieb4320]

@@HookedbyRobin thank you for quick response and suggestion, I will try it....living here in Indiana, USA it drove me "crazy" but being an Anglophile I love the term potty....:)

[@thisismeoffline3882]

How do you attach new colours?

[@HookedbyRobin]

I tie the yarns together using a fishermans knot and then feed them through the machine as normal (and for joining the icord pieces, I sew them together 👍)

[@ferresferres]

Really fun video ! May I ask how long did it take for you to do whole project

[@HookedbyRobin]

Not gonna lie - it took FOREVER 😂 It's still not finished lol

[@ferresferres]

@@HookedbyRobin but you will get a very thick blanket which is worth it

[@kirstyhumphreys3052]

Does anyone know the best weight of yarn for the prym machine ?

[@cherylhuckaby2927]

Can any of these machines use #4 yarn? I got mine and it can only use it for very thin yarn.