Hello, friends! I continue the theme of finishing knitted items. And this time we will talk about cords. In some cases, it is quite appropriate to use them for finishing. There are several simple ways to tie a cord with your own hands. Let's look at them.
1. Knitting a cord with knitting needles
The cord can be knitted. The cord knitted in this way turns out to be beautiful and voluminous; it is not much different from the usual cylindrical factory cord. And it is very easy to knit on two knitting needles.
We put 3 loops on the knitting needles and knit like this:
1st row: remove the first loop unknitted (thread before work), knit 1, purl 1;
2nd row: We remove the first loop unknitted (thread at work), we also remove the second loop unknitted, but the thread is already before work, we knit the third loop under the front wall.
2. Crochet the cord
You can crochet a cord much faster. To do this, you just need to knit a regular chain of chain stitches. But in order for the cord to look beautiful and neat, we knit the chain tightly, with very even loops from threads folded several times. In this case, the cord turns out, however, thinner and less voluminous than when knitting.
3. Twisted cord
The cord can simply be twisted by hand. To do this, take several threads folded together, approximately two and a half times the length of the future cord. We twist one end of the folded threads in one direction, the other in the other.
Continue twisting until the threads are twisted. Then we connect both ends, and we get a twisted cord. We secure the connected ends with a knot.
You can do it differently. We fold the threads in several folds of the required length in half, fasten them on the bend (you can tie them to something) and twist each end in one direction: one end with the left hand, the other end with the right hand. After connecting the twisted ends we get a twisted cord:
At the ends of the cord you can attach pompoms, tassels, large wooden or plastic beads - it all depends on your taste, imagination and design of the model.
Go ahead, dear knitters, and make your items uniquely beautiful. The author of the blog, Arinika, was with you. See you again!
Knitting a cord is a necessary step in learning crocheting needlework, because the cord is an important part of many knitted items. Cords are used both as a functional part of clothing or accessories, and as decorative elements for finishing a product.
Crocheting a simple cord is a simple process, understandable and accessible even to those who have just started learning to knit. At the same time, there are a huge number of methods and techniques for knitting cords, and not all of them can be called easy.
The most famous, simplest hook cords include:
- a cord made of air loops: to knit it, it is better to take thick yarn or fold the thread several times, and the process of knitting it is extremely simple - a chain of air loops is assembled;
- complicated cord made of VP: a series of connecting posts are knitted along a chain of VP;
- openwork cord from VP: st. b/n or art. s/n;
- double cord made of VP: based on chain. from three VP we knit st. b/n in the 2nd stitch, knit without turns. Insert the hook into the left loop, pull the RN through it, and combine the 2 loops on the hook. Again, insert the tool into the left stitch, pull out the RN, knit 2 stitches. in one. We knit until the desired length of the cord is obtained.
If you can handle simple cords with your eyes closed, then it is advisable to practice well with their more complex versions. That is why today we invite needlewomen to enter the world of crocheted cords - from the well-known “stupid” i-cord and “caterpillar” cords, to exclusive ones – cords made of hearts and spikelet cords.
Abbreviations in the text:
- VP – air. a loop;
- Runway - air. lifting loop;
- CCH or art. s/n – double crochet;
- RLS or art. b/n – single crochet;
- PS – half-column;
- pet. - a loop;
- flail - chain;
- RN – working thread;
- PR – previous row;
- SS – connection column.
Popular i-cord
I-cord is recognized as one of the relatively easy ways to crochet a bulky cord that completely imitates knitting. It got its ridiculous name from the English phrase “idiot cord”, i.e. “stupid cord”, which involves simple knitting, understandable to absolutely everyone. The cord itself turns out to be wonderful, triangular, completely identical on each side. Its distinctive feature is elasticity; thanks to a special knitting method, it is able to stretch well.
Progress
We collect the flail. for 3 VP.
We start with the 2nd pet. chain, we pull the captured thread through it. We get 2 pets.
We move the hook into the trail. p. chain, again pull the captured thread through this loop, we get 3 loops.
Slip 2 stitches. from the hook, hold them tightly with your finger. We knit each of them in turn: 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd. There should be 3 stitches on the hook again. Again, you need to remove 2 stitches, pinch with your finger so as not to unravel. We knit each of the three stitches again and repeat all these steps until the cord reaches the desired length.
Using i-cord, you can not only make cords for clothes and accessories (hats, handbags), but also create decorative elements.
Video on the topic “Crocheting i-cord”:
Embossed cord "caterpillar"
The caterpillar cord is one of the favorites among needlewomen. It is often used in knitting Irish typesetting fabric, as well as Romanian lace lace. Using the “caterpillar” you can make belts, straps, strings for handbags or mobile phone cases. Moreover, such a cord can become the basis for creating exclusive hair decorations, as well as hand-made jewelry.
The cord boasts a beautiful textured surface with neat rounded edges. It is quite dense, so it practically cannot be stretched, does not get knocked down or stretch during use.
Step-by-step knitting pattern for “caterpillars”
Progress
Flail for 2 VP.
In the 2nd from the hook VP - st. b/n.
The two half-loops remaining from the initial chain must be hooked (shown in the photo):
We get 3 pets. on hook:
Rotate knitting 180 degrees:
We knit st. b/n on three loops on the hook. We knit two half-loops that “rose” from the base chain as one - with a single stitch:
The two threads marked with black stripes in the photo above must be crocheted:
Turn knitting 180 degrees:
We knit st. b/n, in the first two loops on the hook - 1 tbsp. b/n.
The following are marked in the photo above. 2 threads, from which you need to “raise” 2 loops and knit a trace. Art. b/n. You need to hook them, turn the knitting over, knit st. b/n. In this way, knit to the desired length of the cord:
We emphasize that the result is clearly visible only when knitting 15-25 stitches. b/n, a smaller number of connected columns can resemble real gobbledygook. Don’t despair, just give the “caterpillar” a little more time, and knit 25 sts. b/n will definitely do their job!
For those who find it more convenient to learn from video lessons, we suggest watching several detailed master classes on knitting a caterpillar cord:
Cute double braided crochet cord
Double braided cord is often used as a trim on garments, and also as an independent element of irregular knitting in the freeform style.
Progress
First you need to tie a regular braided cord. We start with the chains. from 2 VP.
We pass the hook through the first VP, grab the RN, we get 2 stitches. on hook.
Once again we grab the RN and pull it through 2 stitches. on the hook, knit 1 ch.
We find the bow from the first VP at the beginning of the chain. and insert a hook into it, grab the RN, pull it through the bow, again we get 2 stitches. on hook.
We stretch the RN through 2 stitches, knit 1 VP.
We thread the hook into the 2nd stitch. previous a couple of loops, stretch the RN.
We pull the RN through both loops. We knit 1 VP.
We knit according to this principle until the cord reaches the desired length.
Then we knit 3 runways, thread the hook into the loop of the stitches, and knit 1 st.
Behind the half-column - 1 more VP, we thread the hook into the bow of the trail. pet., knit 1 PS again. We repeat this until the end of the cord. The double braided cord is ready!
To more clearly examine the process of knitting this type of cord, we suggest watching a video tutorial on this topic:
Original decorative cord
Progress
We knit 4 VP.
In the first VP chain. – knit 1 tbsp. s/n., from its top - perform 3 VP.
We knit 6 tbsp under the VP arch. s/n (optional - you can knit from 5 to 8 stitches).
3 runway, fix st. b/n in the arch, turn the work 180 degrees.
3 runways, under the arch we knit 6 tbsp. s/n.
We perform 3 VP, fasten the arch from 3 VP art. b/n in last pet. ETC.
We knit the cord in the same way until it reaches the desired length.
Neat cone cord
Such a cord with cones must be knitted with unfinished s/n stitches, thanks to which the finished work turns out to be embossed, as if made using lush stitches. The only, but very important difference from knitting lush columns is that you need to knit not in a horizontal, but in a vertical direction.
Progress
We collect the flail. for 3 VP.
Yarn over the hook and insert it into the first stitch. flail We grab the RN and knit a yarn over. On the hook - 2 loops.
Repeat point 2 4 more times. There are 6 loops on the hook that need to be knitted together. The first bump is connected.
We knit 4 VPs, repeat steps 2-3 the required number of times until the cord reaches the required length.
Beginners will be able to quickly learn how to knit a cone cord using the following video tutorials:
Volumetric cord “hearts”
A cord made from alternately knitted lush hearts turns out to be incredibly voluminous, so it is often used to decorate knitted items of clothing, as well as as an independent part of handbags, phone cases, etc.
This cord is not easy to make, so we suggest that you familiarize yourself with a detailed master class with photos and descriptions of each step.
The procedure for knitting a heart cord
We collect the flail. on 4 VP, on the hook - yarn over RN, insert it into the first st. chain, grab the RN and pull out a long loop. up to the 4th loop of the base chain.
Yarn over again and insert it into the first stitch. and stretch out the RN, forming a pet. the same length as the previous one. We repeat this only 4 times.
In total, we made 5 yarn overs and pulled out 5 long loops, which formed a lush bundle of yarn on the hook. Track. step - gradual knitting of elongated loops and yarn overs.
We grab the RN with a hook and pull it through the 2nd last. pet. (5th loop + yarn over).
We grab the RN again and knit a trace. 2 long stitches – in this way we repeat 3 more rapports. There should be 2 regular loops left on the hook.
So, we have half a heart. Turn the knitting over. Remove the hook and, after turning, thread it back through 2 loops.
We move on to knitting the second half of the heart; for this we need to draw out new long loops. Repeat the following 5 times. knitted combination: yarn over the hook, enter the first chain stitch, pull the RN into a long stitch. to the top of the knitting.
Then we knit long loops and yarn overs in pairs. Afterbirth. 3 loops - knit together. The first lush heart of the chain is ready!
In order to move on to knitting the second heart, we cast on 3 VP from the top of the previous one. We pull out long loops according to the principle described above, but the hook must be inserted not into the VP, but into a loop that combines 3 loops of the previous heart knitted together. Then we combine in pairs (long loop + yarn over).
There are 2 loops on the hook, remove the hook, turn the work, thread the tool back through the loops. We continue knitting, forming the second half of the heart in the same way.
How to tie a lace
Crochet is probably the easiest way to knit cords. But even with all the simplicity of knitting, there are several options for crochet cords.
1) The simplest one is to knit a simple chain of air loops. Such cords work especially well from thick yarn or yarn in several plies.
2) The second, a little more interesting, is to knit a chain and knit a series of connecting posts along it.
3) The third is to tie a chain and knit a series of double crochets (this is not even a cord, but rather a ribbon).
4) The fourth, already full-fledged lace - take several threads (from several balls, for example), from 3 or more, tie all ends with a knot. Tie an air loop from one thread and pull a second thread through it, then a third, and so on. Actually, in essence, the entire cord is knitted with air loops, but it will differ in appearance from the cord knitted with knitting needles. The knitting cord is knitted, and the hook cord is similar to a store cord, like a shoe cord.
The method is very convenient, besides, you can make multi-colored cords, for this you need to take yarn of different colors, it turns out very beautiful.
Now let's look at knitting cords.
3-5-7 loops are cast on depending on the thickness of the yarn and 1 row is knitted on them (without any edge stitches). Then the loops from the right knitting needle are transferred to the left, without turning them inside out. Next we knit the 2nd row, transfer the loops again, and knit the next one and so on.
Of course, it is most convenient to knit such cords on short double needles; there is no need to transfer loops from one to another - they simply move to the other end of the needle.
Another very interesting method is on a reel.
On one side of the coil, 4 nails are driven in at the same distance from the center.
Carnations should be without caps, 0.5-0.7 mm high. The end of the thread is lowered into the hole of the spool and pulled out from below.
The thread from the ball is drawn around the nails (from left to right) so that a loop lies on the spool.
A second thread is drawn around the top of the first nail, the first thread is picked up with a hook and thrown over the nail (Fig. a).
There was a thread-loop left on the carnation, which was used to circle it a second time. Hook up the bottom thread near the next nail (Fig. b).
This is done on each nail in turn. Each time you remove the loop from the nail, pull up the end of the thread from the bottom of the spool.
So, moving the thread in a circle from one nail to another, they knit a cord that comes out from the bottom of the spool. Having tied the cord of the required length, the loops are removed from the nails and secured together with a needle.
Well, and finally - a method for the laziest.
All you need is this machine for tying shoelaces:
Twist your pen to your heart's content!
How to knit a lace using knitting needles
I bring to your attention several ways of knitting such cords.
1. Cord with two loops
This cord can be knitted in 2 ways. First way. We cast on 2 loops, remove the first loop in the usual way, that is, with a pigtail along the edge, and knit the second loop. We turn the work and repeat this row again. We knit this way until the cord reaches the desired length. Second way. Cast on 2 loops. Knit them, then transfer the stitches to the left needle, leaving the working thread behind. Please note that this method does not rotate the work. Knit the stitches again and slip them again onto the left needle.
2. Round cord with 3 loops
To knit this cord you need 2 double needles, both ends of which are working. Cast on 3 stitches, knit them, then move the knitted stitches to the other end of the knitting needle and knit them again. st., passing the working thread from behind. Please note that with this type of knitting the work does not actually turn over.
3. Round cord with 4 loops
Cast on 4 stitches. on stocking needles and knit this cord in the same way as the cord on 3 loops.
4. Flat cord on 3 loops with a looped edge
Cast on 3 stitches, slip the first stitch, purl the other 2 stitches. Turn the work and slip the first stitch again and 2 stitches. Knit purl.
5. Cord with 2 loops of knots
Cast on 2 stitches. Knit 2 knits. pet. Turn the work around. First pet. Remove so that a knot forms around the edge. To do this, remove the loop in the usual way, without straightening the thread, but simply transferring it to work. Knit the second loop. Repeat this row until the cord is the desired length.
6. Flat cord on 3 loops with knotted edges.
Cast on 3 stitches. Knit their faces. pet. Turn the work around. Remove the first stitch. with the formation of a nodule. Next 2 sts. knit the faces. Turn the work again and slip the first stitch. with a knot, knit 2 knits. pet. Repeat this row until the cord is the desired length.
7. Convex cord on 3 loops with knotted edges.
This cord is knitted in 2 rows. Cast on 3 stitches. Row 1: slip the first st with a knot, then knit 2. pet. Row 2: first st. remove with a knot, then knit 1 purl. pet. and 1 persons. pet. Repeat these 2 rows.
8. Cord with a thickened edge on 5 loops
The cord is knitted on 2 rows. Cast on 5 stitches. 1st row: 1 st. remove with a knot, 2 stitches. knit knit together, yarn over, 1 st. remove, leaving the working thread behind, finish row 1 purl. 2nd row: 1 st. remove without knot, purl 1. pet., 3 persons. Repeat these 2 rows until the cord reaches the length you want.
9. Complex cord
Cast on 2 stitches. Before starting the row, bring a free knitting needle under the working thread on your finger and, holding this thread, move it to the front side, as when knitting a purl loop. Slip the first stitch and knit the last stitch. facial. You will get 3 stitches on the knitting needle, one of which is formed before starting to knit the row. Then, using your left needle, cross the second stitch over the one you just knitted. You will again have 2 loops on your needle. Turn the work and repeat knitting the row.
10. Flat openwork cord with knotted edges
Cast on 3 stitches. 1st row: 1 st. slip with a knot, 2 yarn overs, 2 stitches. together persons 2nd row: 1 st. remove with knot, purl 1. from the yarn over, lower the second yarn over, knit 1. pet. Repeat these 2 rows until the desired length of cord.
Another way.
This method can be used to make flat and voluminous cords from all types of yarn.
On one knitting needle from a set of double needles, cast on from 3 to 10 loops, *move the loops to the end of the knitting needle (without turning!), pull the thread behind the loops and knit all the loops, repeat from *.
After several rows, stretch the cord lengthwise to better distribute the stitches.
Homemade laces or how to make your own lace
Whether you need a cord for a bag, strings for a hat, or string for a bag, you have many options for making it.
Twisted cord
Calculate how long your lace should be. Add another third to this length, and then cut a piece of yarn four times longer. Fold a piece of yarn in half and make a knot on each side. Ask a friend to hold the folded end or hang the end from a doorknob. Twist the yarn until the cord is very tightly woven, always trying to stretch it. Pinch the yarn in the middle, then fold it in half, trying to keep the cord stretched the whole time. (If you want to make a long cord, you will need a helper.) Slowly release a few centimeters from the folded edge of the cord so that the cord unwinds itself. As a result, you will get a strong cord of four threads (Fig. 1). 
Braided cord
Calculate how long your lace should be, then add half more to that length. You will need at least three pieces of yarn of this length. If you want to make a thick cord, you can double or even triple the number of threads. Tie the threads in a knot at one end, hang the knot on a hook, attach it to a board, or staple it. Start weaving a braid of three threads, alternately placing the right thread on the center one, then the left one on the center one, and so on. Once you have finished the braid, tie the other end in a knot.
Cord tape
Take two double needles and cast on three or four stitches.
*Knit them with knit stitches. Slide the stitches back to the other end of the needle without turning the work over. Pull the yarn tightly.
Repeat from * until you have tied the length of cord you need. This cord is similar to those cords that are knitted on special devices. On stocking needles the cord is knitted faster.
You can buy a special device for knitting such cords, and with one turn of the handle you will quickly tie it. Examples of such devices:
Cord in the starting and ending rows
Cast on as many stitches as needed for the cord, then cast off all stitches on the next row. Do not tighten the loops too tightly, otherwise the cord will turn into a spiral.
Cord woven on fingers
For this cord, take two skeins of yarn of different colors.
1. Make a slip knot at the end of one strand and place the loop around one index finger. Take the second thread in the same hand and hold it together with the first. Insert your other index finger into the loop and pull a new loop of the second color (Figure 2).
2. Remove the first color thread from your index finger, transfer the ends of the thread to your other hand and pull the working end of the first color thread to tighten the loop (Figure 3). Continue to pull the contrasting color loop through the loop on your finger and tighten the old yarn until you have weaved cord of the length you need. Cut both threads, then pull one end through the last loop of a different color and tighten (Figure 4).
Lace tied on a spool
On the end side of the coil, 4 nails are driven in at the same distance from the center (Fig. 5). Carnations should be without caps, 0.5-0.7 mm high. The end of the thread is passed through the hole in the spool and pulled out from below (Fig. 6). The thread from the ball is drawn around the nails (from left to right) so that a loop lies on the spool (Fig. 6, spool on the right). A second thread is drawn around the top of the first nail, the first thread is picked up with a hook and thrown over the nail. There was a thread-loop left on the carnation, which was used to circle it a second time. Hook up the bottom thread near the next stud. This is done alternately on each stud. Each time, removing the loop from the nail, pull up the end of the thread from the bottom of the spool (Fig. 7). So, moving the thread in a circle from one nail to another, they knit a cord that comes out from the bottom of the spool. Having tied the cord of the required length, the loops are removed from the nails and secured together with a needle.
Knitted cord is one of the most common decorative elements of knitted products. Particularly popular among knitted cords is the round hollow cord.
The round cord can be used as a belt or straps, or simply as decorative ties. You can use it to make buttonholes, handles for a bag, use it as a fringe along the edges of products, or lay out an applique with intricate floral patterns and curls. To make a round cord more elastic, a braid, elastic band or textile cord is most often inserted into its internal cavity, depending on the purpose of the cord.
To tie round cord knitting very simple. This requires straight knitting needles, open on both sides, and a little patience. The number of loops for the cord depends on how thick the cord you need; the thicker the cord, the more loops. This can be 2, 3, 4 or more loops. In the photo: cord number 1 is knitted from two loops, No. 2 is a round cord with 3 loops, No. 3 is a round cord with 5 loops. The simplest round cord is knitted with knit stitches.
For example, cast on 3 loops on the knitting needles (cord No. 2 in the photo). In the 1st row, knit 3 knit stitches. Next, DO NOT TURN the work, but simply move the cord to the other edge of the knitting needle and continue knitting - 3 knit stitches, so knit until the desired length of the cord.
In essence, this is circular knitting, only miniature. At first it will seem that in the place where the first and last loops meet, the knitting is not very neat. This is not scary, as you knit, the loops will align, and during use, even the most unsightly knitted cord at first glance will take on an excellent shape.
You can diversify the look of a simple round knitted cord by knitting it with crossed knit or purl loops. Thick cords with 6, 8 or 10 loops can be knitted with a 1x1 elastic band. 
No less popular are other knitted cords. In the photo: 1- round cord on 2 loops; 2- round cord with 3 loops; 3- round cord with 5 loops; 4- flat cord with looped edges on 3 loops; 5-flat cord with knotted edges on 3 loops.
on 3 loops has a different knitting technology. In this case, the work is turned after each row as usual. In the first row, knit 3 facial loops, turn the work and remove the 1st loop of the next row with a knot. To do this, remove the loop as usual, without straightening the thread and transfer it to work. The next 2 loops are knit stitches. Turn the work and repeat the pattern: remove the 1st loop with a knot, 2 knit stitches. Knit like this until the desired length of the cord.
Knitted cord with knotted edges on 3 loops can be made more convex. The pattern of such a knitted cord will consist of 2 repeating rows:
1st row: slip 1 loop with a knot, 2 knit loops;
2nd row: slip 1 stitch with a knot, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat these 2 rows until the desired length of the cord.
A cord with knotted edges on 3 loops can be made openwork by knitting as follows:
1st row: remove 1 loop with a knot, 2 yarn overs, knit 2 loops together;
2nd row: slip 1 loop with a knot, knit 1 purl loop from 1 yarn over, and lower the second yarn over, 1 knit stitch. Repeat these two rows until the desired cord length is reached. 
Looks great and flat cord with looped edges. Knitting it with knitting needles on 3 loops is as easy as shelling pears. Cast on 3 loops on the knitting needles, slip 1 loop in the usual way, and purl the other 2. Turn the work and slip the 1st stitch again and purl the next 2 stitches. So knit to the required length.
The uses of knitted cords are very diverse. They can serve as a decorative detail or be functional elements of clothing. Often, cords are used to eliminate problems with the edges of the product being rolled up. In this article we will tell you how to knit a lace with knitting needles.
How to knit a lace with knitting needles
For work we will need:
- yarn;
- a set of toe knitting needles;
- needle with a large eye.
Simple lace with 2 loops
In the first photo under No.1.
Method one
We dial 2p. We remove the 1st one, knit the 2nd one purlwise. We turn the work and repeat the previous scheme, etc.
Second way
We dial 2p. We knit knits, transfer the loops to the left sp., the working thread should be at the back. Keep in mind that with this method there is no need to rotate the work. We knit stitches again. and transfer them to the left sp.
Round cord with three loops
In the first photo under No.2.
We dial 3p. and pulling the cast-on thread, tightly tighten the first row of 3 loops. We finally move the loops of the knitting needles and take it in our left hand.
Flat cord
In the first photo under No.4.
We dial 3p. Next, * remove the 1st stitch (thread at work), 2nd stitch, turn the knitting * - repeat from * to * until the desired length is achieved. With this method, the edge of the cord will look like a braid of loops. 
Knotted cord
In the first photo under No.5.
We dial 2p. and knit their faces. Turn the knitting. Remove the first stitch, forming a knot along the edge. To obtain it, remove the loop in the usual way, without straightening the thread, but throwing it behind the knitting. We knit the second stitch. Repeat this row until the desired length of the cord. 
Flat cord with knots
In the second photo under No.6.
We dial 3p. and knit their faces. Turn the knitting. Remove the first loop to form a knot (see previous description). The remaining 2p. we knit with facial stitches. 
Ribbed cord with knots
In the second photo under No.7.
We dial 3p. Next we knit:
1st p.: remove the 1st p. with a knot, 2p.;
2p.: remove the 1st p. with a knot, 1i., 1l.
Drawstring with padded edge
In the second photo under No. 8.
We dial 5p. Let's continue:
1p.: 1p. remove with a knot, 2p. in 1l., 1n., 1p. remove (thread behind knitting), 1i.;
2p.: 1p. remove without knot, 1i., 3l.
Repeat both rows to the desired size.
Complex lace
In the second photo under No.9.
We dial 2p. We start by bringing a free knitting needle under the working thread on the finger. We move it to the front of the knitting, holding it as when knitting purl. P.
We remove the 1st stitch and knit the 2nd stitch. We get 3 stitches on the knitting needle, one of them was received before the start of knitting the row.
Next, we throw the 2nd stitch over the connected one. We got 2p again. Turn the knitting and repeat the row.
Openwork cord
In the second photo under No.10.
We dial 3p. and knit:
1p.: 1p. remove with a knot, 2n., 2p. in 1l.;
2p.: 1p. remove with a knot, 1i. (from yarn over), lower the 2nd yarn over, 1l.
Repeat both rows for the desired cord size.
Twisted cord
It is performed by simply alternating rows - knit stitches/purl stitches. Be sure to tighten the working thread while knitting.
Cord Tricky flagellum: video mk
Multi-colored lace
If the work uses several yarns of several colors, which often happens, for example, in children's clothing, then a multi-colored lace will look very good.
The colored thread is inserted into the middle of the knitting. During the knitting process, we leave the working thread behind the work. After knitting a row, be sure to tighten both threads
Openwork lace with knitting needles: video MK
Edging cord
Used for additional fixation of the edge of a part, for example, to prevent twisting. Knitted from contrasting yarn, it will be an additional decoration of clothing.
Knitting a lace along the vertical edge of the product - see photo with explanations below.
Often there is a need to strengthen the horizontal sides of the product - the edges of the shelves, sleeves, neck. And in this situation, a lace will help us. How to knit it is shown in the photo.
How to cast on and close loops using a hollow cord: video MK