Elizabeth Zimmermann's I-Cord

The I-cord is a tube knitted in the round with two double-pointed needles.  Elizabeth Zimmermann named it the Idiot Cord in honor of her accidental discovery of the simple technique. The I-cord is a perfect example of her attitude toward knitting: let it be fun, free of needless complications, and full of discovery. In this picture from The Opinionated Knitter, a wonderful collection of her newsletters, Elizabeth wears an I-cord attached to her glasses.  Once you learn to make one, you'll be searching around for anything that might be improved with an I-cord.

Comments

[Kate]

Thank you for such a clear tutorial on how to make I cord.
I thought it was so great I have created a link from my blog http://kate-ward-design.blogspot.com/2010/05/neck-lace.html.
I hope thats ok with you
Cheers

[Martha]

I've made a nice cord by using a wooden spool with 4 nails atop, and this is similar in result. I like that this is smaller, thinner. It would make a nice necklace, as Kate I am going to try it out.......thanks!