Aromy's Originals

HUGE BLANKET

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:18:00 +0000

I love this idea.

happy new year

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:44:00 +0000

My husband left to Barcelona a few days earlier than I did. I started wishing I had left with him when the snow had to create enough havoc to mess up my traveling plans. I was fortunate that Gerard was able to grab a flight on Christmas eve into London to spend Christmas with me! And now it's already 2011! Happy new year!

Long Scarves on the High Street

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:23:00 +0000

My very fashionable friend Josh sporting a long waffle-ribbed scarf I knitted him!

Gifts in the Mail

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 11:17:00 +0000

I love receiving surprise packages in the mail! Even when I'm expecting them. I'm not hard to please. Honest. These past few months have been the best of them! I hope it's just warming up before the holidays.

I received this package a few months ago from my friend Kay. The little packet at the top is a giant tea bag for your bath! Since it's getting colder, I think I'll be using it very soon. Who wouldn't want to soak in a giant cup of tea? She also sent me some mini-skeins of some wool. It's not much to make a whole project out of, but will definitely be welcome to add some accent to another project or a mini-project. And the jelly lens can be used for small digital cameras or even a camera phone. I'm thinking of attaching it to my LCA and seeing what happens. I definitely need to play with film more often.

And the following photo is what I just received in the mail earlier this week from my friend Anna. Strangely, there aren't many places in London that sells good affordable zines. Anna to my rescue! She even sent me some expired films she found at work. Expired film is a bit of a risk to work with, but perfect for Lomography. And of course she couldn't resist sending me some yarn! This kettle dyed merino wool by malabrigoyarn is luxuriously soft. I don't have a project in mind yet, but open to suggestions!

Cabled Scarflette

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:40:00 +0000

Admittedly, when I write out patterns, they're written in a language only I can decipher. My paper notes are covered in tally marks and strange abbreviations. But in an effort to put more of my patterns online, I've began to take more legible notes written in a language that most knitters can understand.

This is a relatively easy pattern, so don't be intimidated by the simple 8 stitch left cable. There are plenty of online videos to help out if you're a first-timer. This video by the Crafts Channel is particularly helpful.

I've made plenty of variations of this pattern, but this is the first time I've fully written it out.

These scarflettes were made as early holiday presents. Even though they are short scarves, they are definitely less fussy but still warm, which makes them great for places that don't get too cold.

Notes:

I used a smaller gauge than recommended on the Big Wool package because I wanted a tighter gauge, but ultimately that's up to you. I think it's a bit too much effort to knit up a swatch for a small project like a scarflette, so don't let it worry you too much.
With the above note in mind, my finished scarflette came out to 62x20cm.
When it's all knitted up, you'll see that your scarflette looks a bit pinched where the cable stitches are. To fix this, pull some of the yarn through the cable stitches so they are more even.
After knitting up the scarflette, and before sewing on the buttons, I like to lightly press and steam it with an iron with a cloth over the scarflette. I pin it to my ironing board if necessary. Be careful not to press hard! It should be gentle and light steaming. This helps to maintain a flat shape.
I used two 3mm buttons, but feel free to make more button holes if you'd like and adjust accordingly for the size of your buttons.

Abbreviations:

CO - cast on
K - knit
P - purl
Sl - slip
CN - cable needle
BO - bind off

I used/You'll need:

100g of Rowan Big Wool in your desired color
US 15/ 10mm knitting needles
Large size cable needle or US15/10mm DPN
Stitch counter (optional, but recommended, or take notes)
Two large buttons
Scissors
Yarn needle

Using a DPN as a cable needle! Stitches are slipped on to the DPN...

And this is what it looks like when you knit four, and then knit four from your cable needle.

Pattern:

CO 18
Starting Rows
Row 1: K all
Row 2-6: Slip 1st stitch purlwise, K all

General Rows
Row 7: Sl purlwise, K2, Sl, K10, Sl, K3
Row 8: Sl purlwise, K2, P, K, P8, K, P, K3

Row 9-16: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 four more times

Cable Rows
Row 17: Sl purlwise, K2, Sl, K, Sl 4 sts to CN and hold to front, K4, K4 from CN, K, Sl, K3
Row 18: Sl purlwise, K2, P, K, P8, K, P, K3

Row 19-30 : Repeat Rows 7 & 8 six times

Row 31-32: Repeat Rows 17 &18

Row 33-44: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 six times

Row 45-46: Repeat Rows 17 &18

Row 47-58: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 six times

Row 59-60: Repeat Rows 17 &18

Row 61-72: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 six times

Row 73-74: Repeat Rows 17 &18

Row 75-82: Repeat Rows 7 & 8 four times

Row 83: Sl purlwise, K all

Button Hole Rows
Row 84: Sl purlwise, K4, BO1, K1, BO1, K9, BO1, K1, BO1, K2
Row 85: Sl purlwise, K2, Turn and CO2, Turn normal, K8, Turn and CO2, Turn normal, K3

Ending Rows
Row 86-88: Sl purlwise, K all
Row 89: BO loosely.

Weave in ends.

Additional Steps:

Gently and lightly steam.
Sew on buttons. I like to overlap the scarf and find where the button holes line up with the cables.

Wear it and enjoy!

Please comment or e-mail me with any questions you may have!

Postal Exchange: Monsters & African Handicrafts

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:46:00 +0000

This season, I've had a lot of inquiries from my friends about buying some of my crafts. But of course, I don't feel right taking their money (especially with the pound/dollar exchange). And I'm aware that some of the patterns I use, that are not my own, are for personal use only. So instead, I've been holding postal exchanges! Honestly, they're much more fun because I love the element of surprise.

This is a monster I made for a friend from university. Her brother was expecting a baby and she wanted to give him something personal and handmade. The monster is made using the dangercrafts pattern for Maddox the Monster BUT I did it in crochet! I'm glad about the way it turned out. I like that the skin of the monster is thicker, meaning more durability.

In exchange, she sent me some beautiful crafts from Benin. The pendant necklace is from the Bariba ethnic group. The metal disc is originally a child's bracelet, but has been transformed into a necklace with the brightly colored rafia. It's to ward off bad health. The scarf was handwoven and the bracelet is made from cow horn. I love the mustard color of the rafia rope and I can't wait to wear it this season!

I currently have plenty of exchanges in the works. I love getting things in the mail that aren't bills!

Craft Ambassadors

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:47:00 +0000

(Photo by Mae Wee @ the de Young in SF)

This is the very adorable Sidney, rocking the scarf I knitted her this past holiday season. I love that it looks so effortless on her.

Penguins

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:06:00 +0000

My brotha-from-anotha-motha recently graduated from a digital arts school and now has an AV job with Pixar! I'm so proud of him!

I few years ago, he lent his baby blanket to me because it was in severe need of repair. Sadly, it was beyond repair. Here are some tattered old photos of it I had taken of it:

He had spent his childhood nibbling on the corners. I couldn't do anything to fix it, so I returned it to him. But maybe one special day I'll recreate it for him. Well that'll be another day.

Sadly, I couldn't be there for his graduation, so I sent him a special guest instead:

Yep! It's an amigurumi penguin based on the penguin on his baby blanket! I originally bought the Amy Gaines pattern for the penguin, but I didn't like that it wasn't knitted in the round, rather it had a seam in the back. So, very loosely based on her penguin and with a mix of crochet and knit I improvised my own. Inspiration happens just like that!

Crochet like Crazy

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:44:00 +0000

I recently finished my first blanket! I had been crocheting before and after our trip to Korea. It was quite distracting to crochet during the World Cup--I had to pull it apart several times to backtrack on mistakes! But I learned my lesson fast.

I loosely based it on this Lion Brand pattern. It was easy to improvise the pattern to my color selection of yarns, and I wasn't afraid to devise from it.

Happy Chili Peppers

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:11:00 +0000

Here are a group of chili peppers I made for a friend.

The larger ones are a simple variation of the original pattern found here. I'm reminded of how fast they knit up. And they're even cuter with faces!

Monster Family Photos!

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:58:00 +0000

This was my last day with the little monsters that I've spent the past few months knitting. So I decided to take them on a family outing before they all took their individual trips through the post. They frolicked around the park with me as I documented their adventures.

Roxy Craft Sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Fri, 21 May 2010 16:08:00 +0000

Attention all crocheters and crochettes! Tamie of Roxy Craft (Home of Patterns that Don't Suck) is having a MEGA SALE! She is selling her patterns collection, worth $109 for only $15 for a very limited time. Pick it up now! Info and purchase link is on her blog here.

Wedding Shawl Loveliness

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:19:00 +0000

My sister-in-law was married in March, and I finally got hold of the professional photos! When she asked me to knit her a wedding shawl, I honestly had no clue what I was getting myself in to. Thus far in my short knitting career, it's one of the largest and longest projects I've undertaken. I spent four months prior knitting it on and off; sometimes I had to stop out of frustration! But of course by the end, the beautiful results were all worth it.

Gerard, the bride and groom, Ariadna & Xavi, and me.

Newlyweds!

These photos were taken by Joan Perramon.

It is knitted in a simple shell and wave pattern with a silk and mohair blend yarn. It was like knitting with angel hair. It drapes beautifully. I'm so glad she loved it, because if she didn't, I probably would've kept it for myself! Stay tuned for shawl details and the pattern!

Monstrous

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:29:00 +0000

I had bought the Danger Crafts pattern for Maddox the monster many moons ago. Once I started knitting them, I couldn't stop. At least for Gerard and I, the coming of spring meant many babies being born, but I still can't seem to knit them as fast as our friends are having babies!

The three smallest ones were made with yarn by Classic Elite that I had found on offer for £1! I knew that the yarn would be perfect for monsterly looking skin. The larger monster in the back is made with Imperial Stock Ranch's pencil roving in "ospre." It was hard to knit with at first because the roving is unspun, thus very delicate to work with. After awhile I got used to it though. The larger monster also maintains the original Maddox Monster face, whereas Gerard and I designed all the faces of the smaller monsters. Don't they make an adorably gruesome family?

Travels

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:23:00 +0000

Between all my postings, or lack thereof, I've been doing a lot of traveling. In fact, the most I've ever done. Though I don't want to bore you with traveling photos... here are some little tidbits from my trips.

In February, I accompanied Gerard to Kingston, Jamaica for an economic development conference. The highlight of the trip had to be at Hellshire Beach that the conference organizer took us to. The beach had warm and calm waters and the shacks were full of great food!

In March, we went to Barcelona for his sister's wedding. Her and her new husband has a civil ceremony in El Salo de Cent in Placa Sant Jaume. The room was beautiful and adorned with newly restored textiles. You are only allowed entrance for services (and once a year to the public). One of the most beautiful things about Barcelona is that a lot of the Gothic civil buildings are still used today.

And of course in Barcelona we got to spend time with his family.
I adore our simple family dinners.

A few weeks later we were off to Dublin! This is the beautiful Dublin Castle set against a dramatic sky. We were just coming out of the Chester Beatty Library, which houses an amazing collection of old books and manuscripts.

And of course, I had to bring home some fiber related souvenirs! I bought these lovely Irish yarns from This is Knit in the Powerscourt Centre. I never imagined buying boucle yarn, but I couldn't resist the Cushendale yarn, made with wool and mohair. I plan on plying it with the tweed yarn and creating a little monster or creature with it. I think I'm going to try to purchase fiber from wherever we travel and create creatures with them!

I purchased this wool hoodie and this wool/cashmere blend wrap at the Blarney Woollen Mills that were having a close-out sale. I got them for more than 50% off the ticket prices!

Next week we're headed to Venice for our 1st anniversary and our birthdays!

Knitted Necklaces Aftermath

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:36:00 +0000

I received some photos and links of some Knotty Knitted Necklaces made by readers!

This one was made by Ellen of Birds Make Me Happy. I'm glad she figured out the good luck knot!

And this one was made by Aileen as seen here. I love the color and beautiful photographs!

I've made the necklace a handful of times now, so I also wanted to include some more tips...

In the tutorial, I used a cotton blend so it wouldn't pill as often. But after working with different fibers, including merino and cashmere blends, I found that the pilling was not as bad as I anticipated. So experiment with different yarns to see what suits you best.
Experimenting with length is also interesting. It's up to you on how high or low you want your necklace to sit around your neck.

Feel free to leave your own tips in the comments! Happy Knotting!

The Yulanda Scarf

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 09:52:00 +0000

Though winter is coming to an end and spring is just appearing, this post is long over-due. This is the double wrap cowl scarf pattern that Yulanda (of Little Thoughts) and I collaborated on. She chose an alternating diagonal pattern and we decided to knit it in a chunky wool. Though I don't have the photos of the scarf I sent to Yulanda, she did receive it in October.

If you do follow this pattern, I would love to see your photos!

The Yulanda Scarf

Notes:

The original scarf is double knitted with a strand of Rowan's Biggy Print in the color "sheep" and with two strands of Rowan's Kidsilk Haz e in "pearl." But work with the colors that you like best!
It is knitted on very big needles to create better draping.
It is knitted like a long scarf, and then the ends are sewn together.
Though it's not necessary to ply your yarns, it may make it easier for you.
The scarf is made with a slip-stitch selvedge edge.

You'll Need:

Size 11 needles, straight or circle doesn't matter since you'll just be knitting and turning.
1 Ball Rowan's Biggy Print
1 Ball Rowan Kidsilk Haze
Row counter

CO 19 Sts

R1 (RS): k2, *k5, p5, k5; rep from * end k2.
R2 & all WS rows: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *knit all knit sts, purl all purl sts* end k2.
R3: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *k5, p5, k5*, end k2.
R5: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *k4, p1, k1, p4, k4, p1*, end k2.
R7: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *k3, p2, k2, p3, k3, p2*, end k2.
R9: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *k2, p3, k3, p2, k2, p3*, end k2.
R11: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *k1, p4, k4, p1, k1, p4*, end k2.
R13&R15: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *p5, k5, p5*, end k2.
R17: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *p4, k1, p1, k4, p4, k1* end k2.
R19: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *p3, k2, p2, k3, p3, k2* end k2.
R21: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *p2, k3, p3, k2, p2, k3* end k2.
R23: slip 1 p-wise, k1, *p1, k4, p4, k1, p1, k4* end k2.
R24: Rep. row 2.

Rep. rows 1-24

Knit until you have used most of your yarn, but have just enough to bind off after Row 14 and enough yarn to sew the ends together. Blocking your scarf is optional, but if you chose to do so, it should be done before sewing the ends together. Afterward, sew the ends together to create a tube. The scarf should be able to wrap around comfortably twice.

I love that the Kidsilk Haze gives the scarf an aura. And with the combination of the alternating diagonals pattern and the loose knit creates wonderful draping.

RIP Yulanda

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:06:00 +0000

Through some random clicking through the blogsphere, I found out yesterday that Yulanda Yee of Little Thoughts passed away a few days ago after a battle with cancer.

She had great style and was very talented behind the lens of a camera. Most of all, she was very sweet and kind. And as others have expressed, she will be greatly missed.

I got to know her through her blog and some exchanged e-mails. In October, I had knitted her a namesake scarf that she and I collaborated together on. Though I have no photos of the scarf with me, I think I'll re-knit it from the pattern I saved and post it later in memory of Yulanda.

My Fave Etsy Purchases of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:06:00 +0000

To sum up some of my craft adventures of 2009, I thought what better way than to list some of my favorite purchases from Etsy.

As I was getting the hang of crochet earlier this year, I wanted to find a way to neatly organize all my needles. It was getting a tad messy. After doing some searching on Etsy, I came across Coyote Craft's perfect solution: The Tuck and Roll Crochet Hook Organizer. I had mine custom made with my choice of fabrics! I love it! Here's the photo from my reserved item on her page:

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These silk screened handkerchiefs from The Honey Press made some perfect presents for the men in my life, or as they'd like to call them "Sneezy Sheets." They have lovely modern motifs. This is the set I snagged.

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I simply couldn't resist this zip pouch from Ity Bity Bags. It went along perfectly with my Lomo Camera zip-pull! AND it's lined in linen, one of my favorite fabrics.

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What knitter can resist the adorable patterns by Danger Crafts? I purchased the Maddox the Mischievous Monster pattern earlier this month. I haven't started on it yet, but it has joined my "Things to Knit" list. Let's see what I come up with in a few months.

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To a New Year, with many many Etsy purchases in mind!

Happy Holidays!

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:40:00 +0000

The holidays have been a little quiet for me, but the chaos still surrounded me. I'm glad I finally have the time to sit down and just be. I'm also quite happy to find some photos in my inbox of some love that I had sent abroad for Christmas.

My friend Chris received the scarflette I had made him on Christmas Eve! It arrived with perfect timing. I used a cotton and wool blend yarn for this chunky scarflette knitted in fishermen's rib, and topped it off with two leather covered buttons I brought with me from Berkeley.

Remember Ona's Owl in Barcelona? I received this in my in-box of a very happy Ona and her Uncle Eduard! She even sleeps with the owl too!

Last but not least, I received photos of my little cousin Sidney who had received her scarflette in the mail too. Her mom reassures me that the following is a "I love it!" photo, nonetheless I'm glad she's wearing it. I made hers in a daisy stitch with some luxurious cashmere, merino wool, and silk blend.

And here she is reading my Christmas postcard from London. These are the reasons I love making gifts!

Things to Be Thankful For

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:55:00 +0000

I've been taking a bit of a blog break, but I still have plenty of projects building up. So don't worry, things are in store.

Today I realized that this is my third Thanksgiving in London. And today is my first attempt to make a mini-meal for my husband and I. So far so good. I haven't burned anything yet, so that's always a good sign!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you have plenty to be thankful for!

Ona's Owl

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:02:00 +0000

Recently, a friend asked me to knit something for his God-daughter. I was happy to knit the favor, or in this case amigurumi. Her name is Ona, and I thought of her name as inspiration to knit her an owl. Ona's Owl. I like the ring to it, and there is my thing for alliteration. He visited us in London this past weekend, and I didn't have time to snap a photo. But I was happy to open these in my inbox.

He sends his greetings all the way from Barcelona!

Things in the Making

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:15:00 +0000

Lately I've been fixed on the idea of knitted jewelry. For one thing, I think it adds a touch of softness and elegance. And another thing is that my husband seems to agree with the "low price point."

Here are somethings I've been up to lately...

This first piece is made from an old brass chain I had lying around from some costume jewelry. I pryed apart some of the chain rings with some pliers to install this cutely crocheted "mini-bib." I just adjusted a pattern of some crochet edging and used some stash scraps. If you look closely, you can see I used two threads, one shiny embroidery thread and some cotton thread. I like that the slight shine from the embroidery thread adds depth to the design. It was a really easy DIY.

I knitted this piece during my long bus rides throughout the city for a friend's birthday present. The main body is a knitted i-cord that I joined the ends to form it into one huge loop. I used one whole skein of Alchemy's Syncronicity. I love the shine of the wool and silk blend.

The"clasp" is made from a merino/micro-fiber/cashmere blend I had left over in my stash. It's knitted in a horizontal rib to add some stretch. I wanted to add the clasp so that the necklace could be worn in lots of different ways. I have plenty of other projects up my sleeves, and this gray London weather seems all the more inspiring for knitted things.

Natalie Dee

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:14:00 +0000

I know I've been a little MIA... but I'll explain why later. In the meantime enjoy something wonderful by the delightful Natalie Dee.

nataliedee.com

Knotty Knitted Necklace Tutorial

noreply@blogger.com (Aromy) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:51:00 +0000

I really do love tongue twister titles and alliteration. As expressed in my Sneak-Peek, I had recently become fascinated with decorative knots and wanted to incorporate them into my crafting. The result is a simple, but stylish necklace. The possibilities are up to it's maker. So let's get started!

In Barcelona, with my good luck knot necklace.

Notes:

This pattern requires very basic and simple crochet, knitting, and knotting techniques.
It's essentially an i-cord with a crochet "fastener" and knot.
It doesn't matter how long your DPNs are, but the shorter ones are easier to work with.
I recommend using a cotton yarn so it won't pill as you’re working the knots.
50 grams of yarn could make 2 or more necklaces... one for you and one for a friend!
Finished size is about 38 inches (about 92 cm).

Gauge: Exact gauge isn't essential, as long as the stitches aren't too loose or too tight.

Abbreviations (US):

CH - chain
SL ST - slip stitch
SC - single crochet
beg - beginning
DPN - double pointed needle
K - knit

Pattern is divided into parts:

Crocheting the Fastener
Anchoring the I-cord
Knitting the I-cord
Finishing
Braid Knot Tutorial

I used/You'll need:

50g of Cotton Rich by Cascade Yarns, in lemon yellow
Crochet hook G (4.5mm)
Two double pointed needles size US 7 (4.5mm)
Scissors
yarn needle

Crocheting the Fastener

Make a slip knot and leave a short tail to secure and weave in.

Step 1: CH 10

Step 2: SL ST in first CH to form a ring

Step 3: CH1 and 20 SC into ring

This is what 10SC looks like...

Step 4: Join with SL ST in top of beg CH

Anchoring the I-cord

Here, I marked the stitches that will anchor your i-cord in pen.

Step 5: Pick up a ST through the back loop of first ST.

This is a yarn-over inserted through the 1st stitch.

This is the same stitch being pulled through.

Step 6: Pick up next ST through the back loop.

Knitting the I-cord

Step 7: Switch to DPN.
This photo is exactly like the previous one, but with different needles. It’s easily done by holding down your stitches as you switch.

Step 8: Slide stitches to the right end of the DPN, the yarn will be at the left side of the stitches. And now begin knitting, K3.

This is what 3 stitches on your needle should look like.

Step 9: Do not turn the work, slide the stitches to the other end of the DPN.

Step 10: Pull the working yarn tightly along the back and K3.

Repeat Steps 9 & 10 until the i-cord is 36 inches (92cm).

Finishing

Bind off. Weave in loose ends.

Tie a simple knot at the end of the i-cord.

Your finished product should look something like this!

Braid Knot Tutorial

Though there are plenty of different kinds of knots out there, I decided to do a tutorial for the braid knot. Braids remind me of innocence and sweetness, and are linked with childhood nostalgia. For more knots simply search for them throughout the web; there are plenty of instructive videos and websites.

To start, I like to make sure that my braid knot is centered. You can do this by laying out your necklace, and centering 3 strands to work with. If on the first try, it’s not quite centered don’t worry, just try again. It does take some practice.

1: Start by looping the cord around twice to begin to work with them

2: Now you can begin braiding the cords. It's just like braiding hair.
You'll bring the bottom cord over the center cord, then the top over the new center.
And continue.

3: Continue until you have gone as far as you can go,
and then simply slip the loose end into the last hole.

Finished Product:

Other Knots I've Tried:

This is a chain-stitch knot. It's like crocheting with your fingers.
And this is half of a good luck knot.

Other Ideas:

Experiment with different knots to see which one best suits your mood, style, or personality.
Keep in mind that some knots won’t be necklace worthy.
Make your i-cord longer for more complicated knots.
Wear it around your head as a head or hair band – with or without knots.

If you have any questions, please don't be afraid to comment or e-mail!
I'd also love to see photos of your creations! I'll post them here with a link!
aromyx[at]gmail.com

Happy Knitting and Knotting!

Please do not copy or distribute any part of this pattern without permission.
Please do not sell items made from this pattern.