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.

Works very well. Makes icords very fast and they are pretty!

So much easier than hand knitting an icord. I am working on the bifurca pullover which calls for two 4 stitch icords about 40-48” in length. I used Knitting For Olive heavy merino and it worked super well - this yarn is labeled as worsted but feels closer to a DK weight. I found this tool to be significantly quicker than hand knitting.

This machine is very difficult to set up and maintain throughout the process, the speed needs tp be just right or else you run the risk of dropping stitches and making a big mess. I tried a couple different yarn types. Lace would leave too much room between stitches, worsted is too thick and jams the hooks. Dk seems to be the perfect weight for the little guy. I also used cotton that is a tiny bit thicker than dk but it was horribly hard to set up, the little latches kept getting stuck in the down or up position for the first 7 rounds. I had to go very slow and pull the yarn up or down in order to salvage it. After you get going it's fairly easy and doesn't need much maintenance. Yarn tension was an issue, if the yarn got snagged in the ball even a little the machine was very sensitive so I would unravel the yarn as much as you can before you start cranking. I like that the hooks are metal instead of plastic. I've had issues with plastic style machine knitting machines, they break and are too thick to get nice clean stitches. I will say that the hooks are sharp, I stabbed myself trying to undo a bad stitch so be careful. I've made 4 lengths of cord with the machine 12"-80" with only the issues at the start. The ends of the i cord are not pretty, so they needed to be cleaned up. I feel like if the machine was a little better quality it would take care of some of the minor issues, but it is good enough for me for now. We will see how Ling this little guy lasts, I'm hoping to get at least a year out of him with mild to medium use.

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.

I’ve watched multiple videos about how to load this device and make icord to no avail. I thought I was loading it incorrectly, that’s why I went to the videos.p The weight is nice quality but regardless of loading it correctly the needles allow the yarn to slip and make only a tangle not the cord as promised. Very very disappointing! If I still had the packaging I’d return it but I guess I’m just out for the cost. It is a nice size but it just doesn’t work.

It was difficult to get started at first, but after watching a tutorial, it was ok. I was able to make some really beautiful cord once I got the hang of it. I experimented with different weight yarns: crochet thread, weight 3, and weight 4. Weight 4 was pretty much impossible, but the others worked fine.

Getting started was a little difficult. USE THE HOOK, that comes with it, it definitely helps. Once you get the icord started, it’s soooo easy. I love this thing! … I also use a hair clip to bundle up my cord so it doesn’t drag on the floor❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

Buena herramienta me sirve para mis manualidades

This is brilliant. Delivered 10 minutes ago, straight out the box, made the cord shown in the photo and that's with limited sewing/knitting skills! Highly pleased. Sturdily built. Do use the supplied weight and don't have the feeding yarn tension too tight as this affects performance. I'll be using this to add cords to my knitted projects, like bags, etc. I would say it's a bit pricey for what it is but as it works straight away with high quality, I guess it's value for money.

Me parece mas práctico que las maquinas electricas a las que igual tienes que vigilar para mover el peso y darle la vuelta a la cuerda. He probado hilos de diferentes grosores y no me ha fallado, y aunque lo he forzado bastante resistió sin daños (sin embargo no recomiendo forzarlo). Lo recomiendo! Lo ultimo pero no lo de menos: es muy relajante hacer cuerdas con el. :)

Heel blij met dit product. In een workshop hier mee leren werken en dit apparaat is werkelijk fantastisch.

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