Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When you combine a Three-Needle Bind-off with an Applied I-cord, you end up with a decorative and dimensional way to join two pieces of knitting. The i-cord completely encloses the edges of the two pieces of knitting.
Learn more and get step-by-step instructions: interweave.com/article/knitting/how-to-three-needle-i-cord-bind-off
We love the Three-Needle I-cord Bind-off for edging projects like holiday ornaments and pillow covers. Sweater knitters can also use this technique as a decorative seam detail.
We've used a 3-stitch i-cord. If you want a chunkier look, work this edging with a 4- or 5-stitch i-cord. We've used a contrasting color for the i-cord in these photos. Work your i-cord in the same color as your project for a more subtle effect.
The Three-Needle I-cord Bind-off looks beautiful on both sides. We've shown this edging joining two pieces ready to be bound-off. If you wanted to join these pieces along all four sides, begin by picking up and and knitting stitches along the edges to be joined.
When you combine a Three-Needle Bind-off with an Applied I-cord, you end up with a decorative and dimensional way to join two pieces of knitting. The i-cord completely encloses the edges of the two pieces of knitting.
Learn more and get step-by-step instructions: interweave.com/article/knitting/how-to-three-needle-i-cord-bind-off
We love the Three-Needle I-cord Bind-off for edging projects like holiday ornaments and pillow covers. Sweater knitters can also use this technique as a decorative seam detail.
We've used a 3-stitch i-cord. If you want a chunkier look, work this edging with a 4- or 5-stitch i-cord. We've used a contrasting color for the i-cord in these photos. Work your i-cord in the same color as your project for a more subtle effect.
The Three-Needle I-cord Bind-off looks beautiful on both sides. We've shown this edging joining two pieces ready to be bound-off. If you wanted to join these pieces along all four sides, begin by picking up and and knitting stitches along the edges to be joined.
