The crochet i-cord is a super handy skill for crocheters to have in their skill set. If you need to add some sturdiness to a clothing strap, drawstring, tote handle or just need something more rope-like, the crochet i-cord may be just what you need! Stitched up to look like a series of chains, its easy to do with just a bit of practice!
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For this tutorial all you’ll need is a smooth strand yarn (easier to learn on than the more textured/novelty stuff) and the yarn’s recommended hook size (check the label if you are not sure).
How To Crochet an I-Cord
- Begin by placing a slip knot on your hook.
- Next, chain 3.
- Insert hook into the middle chain and bring up a loop.
- Insert hook into the last chain and bring up a loop.
- Remove two loops from the hook and hold tight.
- Wrap yarn around hook and bring through the loop.
- Put loop closest to you back on the hook, then wrap yarn around the hook and bring it through the loop.
- Put that last loop back on the hook, wrap yarn around hook and bring it through the hook (three loops are on the hook at this point).
- Repeat steps 5-8 until the i-cord is as long as you would like it to be.
- To finish off your i-cord, wrap yarn through all three loops on the hook, cut the yarn, wrap the yarn around hook and pull it through firmly.
- Use the tails to tie it onto other items or weave in ends.
Curious about how to knit an i-cord? Click here!
I recently crocheted my version of an i-cord by chaining the length I needed, then turning the chain around so the bottom loop (not the V-loops) was on top. I then crocheted a second chain through each bottom loop, from end back to beginning of the original chain. The appearance was very similar to your i-cord.