Tulipi-Cord Knitter Machine- Wool

If I didn't already own a Sentro-type circular knitting machine, I think it would have taken me much longer to figure this i-cord maker out. But once I did have it sorted, this little thing is awesome. Youtube helped get me started, but the video showed that the cord was started for a few rows before the bottom weight was put on. I tried this, and it made an unholy tangled mess. So then I put the weight on the tail from the beginning, and really ratcheted down the tension on the feeder yarn. It sounds like I'm about to break the thing for the first couple of rows but then it settles down and you can ease off the tension a little. Makes for a nice clean start to your cord. This was using Caron Simply Soft, and that's about as thick a yarn as I would go on this device (so Red Heart is a no-go). I'm keen to try it out with some sock- or fingering- weight yarn. I'm excited to add cording to my projects to make them look more finished and sturdy. It cost almost as much as my Sentro, but for practicality and useability, I can say that it definitely adds value to my makes.

High quality iCord knitting machine. Durable and well made.. makes iCord super fast.. well worth the price. Made the steams of the tulips in the attached pic with it.

Once I got the hang of this and actually followed the instructions correctly, this makes amazing, consistent i-cord. Even though I am a crocheter, not a knitter, I use this all the time for various projects. It is so handy to have around and really transforms normal yarn into a nice thick cord.

Just used this recently. Have to use lighter weight yarns but makes a good I-cord. Tried to learn on worsted yarn and it was a mess. I think it is a simple tool and makes the I-cord work a breeze. Wish it wasn't so expensive for what it is.

Works great!

I already had another brand of I-cord maker (purple) and wanted to know if this one is designed better as I plan to make a lot of I-cord. It is indeed a better tool! I found that I can use thicker yarn - from light fingering up to (smooth) worsted/aran weight; it starts more easily; the weight is easier to move up as work progresses; I can put it down mid-project and it stands up; and its a nicer shape to hold. Here is what I have learned to make good I-cord every time with these things:1. Just feed the yarn through the loop, over the top and down the center then attach the weight - you don't need any fancy knots/sewing needles etc.2. Make sure all 4 hooks are open, and the yarn coming off your skein is loose. Start with the weight supported on a table or your lap.3. Very slow turn the handle so first hook grabs yarn and closes, stop turning as the yarn reaches second hook and nudge the yarn behind the hook. Repeat for the next 2 hooks only, and lift the tool so you start to feel the weight pulling a little. (In the first round, you only catch yarn inside hooks 1 & 3; nudge the yarn behind the hooks 2 & 4).4. Keep turning, as you lift up the tool to let the weight dangle straight down - after 2-3 cranks you can start going faster.Make sure the work coming out is always weighted and hanging down. Make sure the yarn coming in is very loose - you'll hear the "tick-tick-tick" change to clacking if the yarn has any tension on it.The Tulip I-cord maker is a few bucks more than the other brand, but is better quality and better design - much more useful to me so I'm glad I bought it.

This is the second one I have purchased and neither one has worked from the beginning. None of the latches will open or close on their own. Waste of money. Haven't been able to start our projects yet not sure what to try next.

Makes perfect cords and takes no time at all to make them. Very easy to learn to use. I would recommend to anyone wanting to make I cords.