Tulip i-Cord Knitter Machine- Wool

If I didn't already own a Sentro-type circular knitting machine, I think it would have taken me much longer to figure this i-cord maker out. But once I did have it sorted, this little thing is awesome. Youtube helped get me started, but the video showed that the cord was started for a few rows before the bottom weight was put on. I tried this, and it made an unholy tangled mess. So then I put the weight on the tail from the beginning, and really ratcheted down the tension on the feeder yarn. It sounds like I'm about to break the thing for the first couple of rows but then it settles down and you can ease off the tension a little. Makes for a nice clean start to your cord. This was using Caron Simply Soft, and that's about as thick a yarn as I would go on this device (so Red Heart is a no-go). I'm keen to try it out with some sock- or fingering- weight yarn. I'm excited to add cording to my projects to make them look more finished and sturdy. It cost almost as much as my Sentro, but for practicality and useability, I can say that it definitely adds value to my makes.

High quality iCord knitting machine. Durable and well made.. makes iCord super fast.. well worth the price. Made the steams of the tulips in the attached pic with it.

Once I got the hang of this and actually followed the instructions correctly, this makes amazing, consistent i-cord. Even though I am a crocheter, not a knitter, I use this all the time for various projects. It is so handy to have around and really transforms normal yarn into a nice thick cord.

The i-cord knitter is very easy to start, little harder to take off to finish off but it gets easy to do once you understand how to put on & put it off.What I have tested with it so far:--Embroidery floss threadworks pretty well, but be gentle since it can spilt an mess as you wind it upany thread you use for cross stitching, etc can work too, my guess since they are similar--Sugar n Creamdoesn't work well since it spilts easily and get stuck--Loop & Thread Impeccable (weight 4)works well, came out clean, long as you don't use weight attached to it, if you use weight attached itwill make lot clicking sensation as you wind it up, which is risky, so its best to manually tug the taildownward--Paton sports #2doesn't work well, because its too fuzzy--Red Heart Classic threadWorks very well, very smooth to wind upIts best to use any fiber & yarn type long as it isn't fuzzy or easily to split or has weird bumps included.I'll recommend to use any yarns weight #3 and under, if you want to risk it, you can use weight 4 WITHOUT weight attached to other end, I have no problem with weight 4 so far.I'll keep on using lucet double fork for thicker yarns or fuzzy, bumpy yarns.It is very nice to have something that is pretty well made for i-cord making that goes kind of fast. But who know how long it will actually last with frequent uses. If it breaks before 2023 is up then I'll update info here.Just one con... I am not fan of using plastic for crafting. But I'll suck it up for now and see how it goes.

I already had another brand of I-cord maker (purple) and wanted to know if this one is designed better as I plan to make a lot of I-cord. It is indeed a better tool! I found that I can use thicker yarn - from light fingering up to (smooth) worsted/aran weight; it starts more easily; the weight is easier to move up as work progresses; I can put it down mid-project and it stands up; and its a nicer shape to hold. Here is what I have learned to make good I-cord every time with these things:1. Just feed the yarn through the loop, over the top and down the center then attach the weight - you don't need any fancy knots/sewing needles etc.2. Make sure all 4 hooks are open, and the yarn coming off your skein is loose. Start with the weight supported on a table or your lap.3. Very slow turn the handle so first hook grabs yarn and closes, stop turning as the yarn reaches second hook and nudge the yarn behind the hook. Repeat for the next 2 hooks only, and lift the tool so you start to feel the weight pulling a little. (In the first round, you only catch yarn inside hooks 1 & 3; nudge the yarn behind the hooks 2 & 4).4. Keep turning, as you lift up the tool to let the weight dangle straight down - after 2-3 cranks you can start going faster.Make sure the work coming out is always weighted and hanging down. Make sure the yarn coming in is very loose - you'll hear the "tick-tick-tick" change to clacking if the yarn has any tension on it.The Tulip I-cord maker is a few bucks more than the other brand, but is better quality and better design - much more useful to me so I'm glad I bought it.

Works great!

This is the second one I have purchased and neither one has worked from the beginning. None of the latches will open or close on their own. Waste of money. Haven't been able to start our projects yet not sure what to try next.

I actually took 3 tries but I got it I enjoyed it but you have to pace yourself because it will make your arm hurt if you are making a really long cord, so my next order will be the electric one. One side note you can find a video on YouTube as well