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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
 Posted - 08/03/2003 : 12:23:39 PM
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Yeah, it's mad. it's crazy. But it's TRUE! I knit a felted tote and finished it yesterday and the part I liked the best was the straps. Which were, of course, felted i-cord. I was thinking all night of all the things I could make with felted- i-cord!!!!
Am I crazy, or do other people like this stuff as much as I do?
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
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Licensed2Cook
Permanent Resident
USA
3554 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 2:45:22 PM
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S. Eliz.,
I love to felt purses with I-cord straps. Felting is my favorite part of knitting!
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Licensed2Cook
Permanent Resident
USA
3554 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 2:45:22 PM
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S. Eliz.,
I love to felt purses with I-cord straps. Felting is my favorite part of knitting!
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jmweis
Chatty Knitter
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 3:44:46 PM
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I just felted a backpack with an I-cord, and I really loved the way it turned out. I would like to try making baskets and rugs using felted I-cords. Actually, I think it would be easier to knit the cords, sew them together to make the rug or basket and then put it in the washer and felt the whole thing. I am also making a stuffed duck based off a sketch my husband made, and I was thinking of making its legs out of an I-cord.
Cheers
Jennifer
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jmweis
Chatty Knitter
USA
260 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 3:44:46 PM
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I just felted a backpack with an I-cord, and I really loved the way it turned out. I would like to try making baskets and rugs using felted I-cords. Actually, I think it would be easier to knit the cords, sew them together to make the rug or basket and then put it in the washer and felt the whole thing. I am also making a stuffed duck based off a sketch my husband made, and I was thinking of making its legs out of an I-cord.
Cheers
Jennifer
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 4:00:50 PM
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Glad I'm not the only one who's crazy about felted i cord, lol!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 4:00:50 PM
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Glad I'm not the only one who's crazy about felted i cord, lol!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 6:41:50 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1 |
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2003 : 6:41:50 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1 |
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 12:59:10 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1
Got to try that! thanks!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 12:59:10 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1
Got to try that! thanks!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 3:38:19 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1
Got to try that! thanks!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
It doesn't look like much for the first inch or 2, then suddenly it turns into a thing of wonder!
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1 |
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achrisvet
Permanent Resident
USA
5986 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 3:38:19 PM
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I love i-cord. Felted of not. You can make a thicker handle by making a knitted belt. Cast on 7 stitches. Knit 4, move the yarn to the front as if to purl. Slip the last 3 stitches. Next row, do the same thing. Eventually it forms into a wonderful belt, nice and thick and the same on both sides. It made a great thick handle for my tote bag. It makes a great looking belt non felted.
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1
Got to try that! thanks!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
It doesn't look like much for the first inch or 2, then suddenly it turns into a thing of wonder!
Anita
See my completed projects!
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=977585&uid=619962&members=1 |
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 4:41:59 PM
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I wrote out the instructions, will try it later! Thanks again!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
See my gallery: www.pagebypage.com/board/index.php
(In photo gallery pages, under S for Sarah Elizabeth) |
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2003 : 4:41:59 PM
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I wrote out the instructions, will try it later! Thanks again!
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
See my gallery: www.pagebypage.com/board/index.php
(In photo gallery pages, under S for Sarah Elizabeth) |
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ChelleC100
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 07:40:00 AM
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Anita, Thanks so much for the suggestion of making a wider strap with i-cord. It just so happens I finished a rather LARGE knitting bag (called My Constant Companion) that is 15 inches wide and 10 inches high. Problem is, the pattern called for using two regular purse i-cords (knit with only 3 stitches) and even though I used 2 of these thin cords, it's not enough to support the weight of the bag with my knitting stuff in it! I'm afraid if I hold it that way, the holes will tear through the felting - and besides, it just looks bad/hangs badly that way.
So I was despairing over what to do when I read your post. I think I'll try the thicker strap and see if that's enough to hold the bag. Sure hope so! Chelle
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ChelleC100
Gabber Extraordinaire
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 07:40:00 AM
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Anita, Thanks so much for the suggestion of making a wider strap with i-cord. It just so happens I finished a rather LARGE knitting bag (called My Constant Companion) that is 15 inches wide and 10 inches high. Problem is, the pattern called for using two regular purse i-cords (knit with only 3 stitches) and even though I used 2 of these thin cords, it's not enough to support the weight of the bag with my knitting stuff in it! I'm afraid if I hold it that way, the holes will tear through the felting - and besides, it just looks bad/hangs badly that way.
So I was despairing over what to do when I read your post. I think I'll try the thicker strap and see if that's enough to hold the bag. Sure hope so! Chelle
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indigirl
New Pal
39 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 08:34:32 AM
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Oh, I know what you mean! I adore felted icord! It actually inspired one of my designs... a felted purse with dreadlocks.
http://www.indiknits.com/gallery.html (click on the bag on the lower left corner).
I just finished a bag with an edging of two attached icords that attach and make a strap. I'm pretty happy with it too. :-) |
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indigirl
New Pal
39 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 08:34:32 AM
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Oh, I know what you mean! I adore felted icord! It actually inspired one of my designs... a felted purse with dreadlocks.
http://www.indiknits.com/gallery.html (click on the bag on the lower left corner).
I just finished a bag with an edging of two attached icords that attach and make a strap. I'm pretty happy with it too. :-) |
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 2:49:00 PM
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Just to clarify- you knit it with straight needles, right? I've got this great idea for a fringed tie belt, it would look sooo awesome with my long jean skirt!
Sarah
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
See my gallery: www.pagebypage.com/board/index.php
(In photo gallery pages, under S for Sarah Elizabeth) |
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hobbitknitter
Permanent Resident
USA
2284 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2003 : 2:49:00 PM
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Just to clarify- you knit it with straight needles, right? I've got this great idea for a fringed tie belt, it would look sooo awesome with my long jean skirt!
Sarah
S. Eliz.
Keep on knitting on!
See my gallery: www.pagebypage.com/board/index.php
(In photo gallery pages, under S for Sarah Elizabeth) |
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