Podcast Episode 26: I-cord Magic

The funny thing about knitting is how little things can make a huge difference in the ease of knitting and in the look of a finished project. One of the most under-utilized and misunderstood techniques is the simple i-cord, or idiot cord - a tube of 3 stitches that can be used on its own or applied to a garment in a variety of ways. I’ve given you a couple of examples, but if you would like to see i-cord used to its full potential you can refer to some of the projects in Elizabeth Zimmermann’s book Knitting Around. Better yet, watch the Knitting Glossary DVD where she gives no less than 15 useful ways to use this magical tube of knitting.


Books Reviewed

Toilet Roll Covers by Pat Ashforth and Steve Plummer

Tea Cozies by the Guild of Master Craftsmen

Knitting America by Susan M. Strawn


What’s On My Needles

Two weeks ago I spent a delightful Sunday organizing my current knitting projects. It turned out to be a very frustrating week. I was called into jury duty on Monday. We aren’t allowed to bring knitting needles into the courthouse building. I made it onto the jury and served for four days. Bob was in Ohio , so I was on my own. After the days in court, I went into the office to try to keep up with my work.

To keep up with my knitting progress during the week, be sure to check out my blog.

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Music used in this Podcast
Introduction: A Sunken Ship Irony – Reflection at Sundown [http://spotlessrecords.com/asunkenshipirony/]
Book Review: Jim Ronayne – The Three Brethren [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]
What’s On My Needles: Beyond The Pale – The Music Plays Me [http://www.beyond-the-pale.com/]
Ending: Jim Ronayne – Thoughts Of You [http://www.jimronayne.co.uk/]