Descrizione
i-cord NEEDLE - Japanese Knitting Tool for I-Cord and I-Cord Bind Off
i-cord NEEDLE is a Japanese knitting tool made with a steel latch needle and a lightweight aluminum handle, designed for knitting i-cord and working i-cord bind off. Each size is made to knit at the same gauge as the corresponding Japanese standard straight needle.
Materials
- Latch needle: steel
- Handle: aluminum
How to Use and Care for Your i-cord NEEDLE
- Each needle knits at the same gauge as the indicated Japanese needle size.
- The aluminum handle scratches easily, so handle with care; scratches do not affect functionality.
- The handle is hollow for lightness, so never submerge it in water. Avoid getting it wet, as stains may remain; wipe with a dry cloth and let it dry.
- The screw has a loosening prevention mechanism, but do not use the tool while loose, as the needle may come out and bend.
- The needle tip is sharp and its latch is delicate. Always close the latch and store the needle in its case or bag.
- The latch opens and closes automatically with the yarn. Some latches move freely when tilted while others feel stiffer; this is an individual difference, not a defect.
Choosing Your Size
i-cord NEEDLE matches Japanese standard knitting needle (straight needle) sizes, so please convert from overseas standards if needed. You can expect a knitted result equivalent to i-cord knitted with the corresponding straight needles. For i-cord bind off, choose the size matching the needle used for the main piece; one i-cord NEEDLE usually covers about one size up or down with a small tension adjustment. For low-elasticity yarns such as cotton, linen, paper yarn or 100% acrylic, choose one size larger or loop the yarn more loosely.
Size Guide
- JP 0-1: lace to fingering yarn. Ideal for knitting in beads pre-threaded on fine yarn, original lily-yarn-like cord, and bind off on fine-yarn shawls. 21g
- JP 2-3: fingering to sport yarn, cord around worsted thickness; bind off on shawls, collars, sleeves, hems, socks and gloves.
- JP 4-5: sport to DK yarn, cord around thicker worsted weight; also Wool Letters and Knitted Words (wire threaded through knitted cord to form letters, shapes and characters). 23g, 5g lighter than the original needle
- JP 6-7: lighter worsted yarn, cord around lighter bulky weight; Wool Letters, plus bind off on shawls, blankets, garments, hats and motif-knit bags.
- JP 8-9: heavier worsted yarn, super bulky cord; Wool Letters, plus bind off on shawls, blankets, garments, hats and motif-knit bags. 25g
- JP 10-11: lighter bulky yarn, cord similar to finger-knitting yarn; bind off on Aran and Guernsey sweaters, rugs, hats and room socks.
■Item Spec
Size: L25cm × W14cm × H0.6cm
Weight: 25g