101 Uses for I-Cord
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Can we design 101 different ways to use i-cord? Of course we can! This project will include patterns for appliqués, trims, projects made from i-cord and different i-cord techniques.
To add to this list, just Edit the page: the numbered format of the list is tagged at the start and end of the list; just add a new item with a fresh list item tag: <li> at the start of a new line, letting lengthy descriptions just wrap around. Leave one blank line between items. Have at it! These are in no particular order at this time; I may group things into "simple" to "complex" categories later, and will combine in case of duplicates.
If you add fewer than five items, mark it as a minor edit; if you add five or more items, leave that box unchecked. Do please mention (very briefly) in the editing / revision note whether you've added X number of items, or corrected typos or did a little formatting. Any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to chat in the project talk page.
best,
-- Ruth Temple i-cord project coordinator
- Idiot Mittens! Where one mitten is joined by the i-cord that runs up one sleeve and down the other to the other mitten. The original source of the term, thanks to and coined by Saint Elizabeth Zimmermann. C'mon, I had these as a kid, didn't you?
- weave a rug!
- Create a Flying Spaghetti Monster toy
- Make sure boy dolls are anatomically correct *ahem* Thank you, Brenda Dayne!
- Shoe. Laces. Shoelaces!
- Ply several strands of a metallic yarn or thread together, and make a fancy belt for that Little Black Dress.
- Use silk threads and make necklaces, stringing on hand-fired glass beads or PMC creations.
- Knit and join together with the edge of an item you're decorating.
- Make a decorative edge to a garment.
- Appliqué the stuff for decoration (please to submit examples of what you've done!)
- Create frog closures. Here are some directions from House and Garden TV.
- Make decorative knotwork and appliqué it down.
- spaghetti strap shoulder-straps for your nightie, a camisole, or a slinky evening dress. It all depends on the material you use.
- Handles to a beaded purse.
- Handles to a felted bag. Braid multiple strands for (a) strength, and (b) visual effect.
- Braid several and make a belt.
- Tie on your sun hat.
- Make a decorative hat band.
- Here's one woman's method of applying i-cord in the making: http://www.chicknits.com/tticord.shtml
- Make a really long one and then sew it into a circular rug or doormat.
- Use it to entertain your cats.
- Make a lot of it and knit it into a scarf as done by Zeeppo. The Yarn Harlot shows a great picture on her blog. This long scarf is a prop used by clowns and will be over 100 feet long. It will take six months to make. This is a link to the blog for The Marley Scarf. The Marley Scarf is named for Bob Marley because the icord looks like Dreadlocks.
- Make a dreadlock wig to go with your Marley scarf.
- Make a many-colored clown wig!
- Graft to the sides of a triangular scarf to create a bandanna.
- Use one on either side of an eye mask as ties. (This is especially luxurious with aromatherapy yarn!)
- Make drapery tiebacks. Change out colors seasonally.
- Make a lanyard for your embroidery scissors or jump drive. Thread the yarn through the attaching ring first (a jump ring or hold on the item), knit to the half-way point, slip your item into place, then knit the other half.
- Knit matching i-cord necklaces in the same yarn for family members when going to a public outing and knot them loosely around each person's neck - but not loose enough to fit over the head. It provides an easy point of identification for kids who may wander off. (I've done this regularly, and it works very, very well!)
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- Please leave one item blank at the end of the list, as an example to new editors. Thanks! - Ruth
