Cordsmith
Designed by a maker, for makers. The handle is made from 3D printed plastic in seven color options, with 3 stainless steel latch needles, and has been designed to be comfortable to hold for long periods of time. It has a lightly textured surface so it’s easy to grip.
The Original Cordsmith is designed to be ‘one size fits most’! I’ve personally tested it with fingering weight up to bulky and I’m seeing others using chunky yarn like Rasta or Mecha with no problem! The fiber content and twist of the yarn will make some of the heavier weight yarns easier to work with than others so feel free to experiment. I’ve easily used my Original with a superwash bulky but have seen some struggle with single ply non-superwash bulky. Some people are even using fingering weight to make an i-cord and then using that to make a bulky weight i-cord.
Cordsmith Mini is intended for yarn weights lace up to sport and creates a cord about the gauge of bulky weight yarn. The process for using them is the same!
How do you cast on?
Create a slip knot and wrap it around the right needle, under the middle needle, and around the left needle. Tighten the knot and then, after making sure all of the needles are open, wrap your yarn across all three needles. Holding onto the tail of the slip knot pull forward, up and over the needles. Pull back towards the handle to complete your stitch and it will reopen your needles. Pull back up towards the middle below the open needles to start your next stitch. Repeat until you have the number of stitches you need.
Be patient! The first stitch or three can be a little finicky so don’t give up! I recommend using a yarn with a little bit of stretch to start and a heavier weight like DK or worsted for the Original and fingering for the Mini. Cotton or linen aren’t as easy for beginners, due to the lack of stretch, but can be used with practice. Novelty yarns like boucle, fur, or feathers are definitely are not beginner friendly. Slub yarn can be used with the Original but the slubs are too big for the Mini. When you’re working, keep your working yarn loose and it will be easier to pull your stitches up and over. Once you’ve got a few stitches you’ll have more of the cord to grab which makes things easier! Since you have the cord to hold you’ll find that you won’t have issues with twisting or with needing weights to keep your tension consistent unlike traditional i-cord machines. With a little practice and patience you’ll be zooming along in no time!
Playing with color is both our specialty and a thrill at Cornbread and Honey, they are richly beautiful even in our most subtle of colorways. Our small batch hand dyed yarns are squishy and soft making them perfect for any project. You don't need a reason to treat yourself to our yarn, they store well in any yarn stash. We offer a wide variety of bases, if you don't see the one you are looking for please don't hesitate to contact us. We could also collaborate on a custom colorway set for you.
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