Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This is the fourth in a series of short tutorials on how to use i-cord.
In this video, I demonstrate how to work a contrasting color knitted on i-cord using the intarsia technique, along with a buttonhole. This is in conjunction with Suzanne - Off the Cuff - Topic: i-cord on my other channel - youtu.be/0a-dW33fI1I
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Instructions for swatch:
Contrast color knitted on i-cord plus buttonhole.
You will need a contrast color of yarn.
With contrast color, CO 2 sts, with main color CO 10 sts.
Row 1WS: Purl 9 sts, k1, bring contrast yarn up under main color of yarn and slip 2 sts.
Row 2: With contrast color k2, slip those two stitches back to left needle, k2, pick up main color from under contrast color, p1, k9.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 1.5" of fabric ending after a WS row.
Buttonhole: *K2, slip two stitches back to left needle, repeat from * until desired length of buttonhole, pick up main color from under contrast color, p1, k9.
Continue in pattern set prior to buttonhole for 1.5". BO in pattern, weave in ends and block.
Where to find me:
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - livestream interviews and tutorials - youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
This is the fourth in a series of short tutorials on how to use i-cord.
In this video, I demonstrate how to work a contrasting color knitted on i-cord using the intarsia technique, along with a buttonhole. This is in conjunction with Suzanne - Off the Cuff - Topic: i-cord on my other channel - youtu.be/0a-dW33fI1I
If you enjoy my videos please subscribe and consider buying me a coffee on Ko-fi - ko-fi.com/suzannebryan
Instructions for swatch:
Contrast color knitted on i-cord plus buttonhole.
You will need a contrast color of yarn.
With contrast color, CO 2 sts, with main color CO 10 sts.
Row 1WS: Purl 9 sts, k1, bring contrast yarn up under main color of yarn and slip 2 sts.
Row 2: With contrast color k2, slip those two stitches back to left needle, k2, pick up main color from under contrast color, p1, k9.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have 1.5" of fabric ending after a WS row.
Buttonhole: *K2, slip two stitches back to left needle, repeat from * until desired length of buttonhole, pick up main color from under contrast color, p1, k9.
Continue in pattern set prior to buttonhole for 1.5". BO in pattern, weave in ends and block.
Where to find me:
Suzanne - Off the Cuff - livestream interviews and tutorials - youtube.com/channel/UCQBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - ravelry.com/groups/knitting-with-suzanne-bryan
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- facebook.com/groups/1769286026429876
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - ravelry.com/people/KnittingSuzanne
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
