I used to do this as a child when it was basically an empty spool of thread and four nails hammered at the top. Same idea but way slower. Carlos , think of the sound the knitting mill makes is the sound of a sweet tiny horse galloping..lol! Take care ❤️ 🇨🇦
Then it became the knitting Nancy but we were too poor to buy one so dad hammered 4 very fine nails which he had filed down the head so the yarn could move off easily. He used an empty thread spool which were made from wood. Can't do it with plastic! Sad what we loose with the use of plastic??? Now it is packaged up to become trendy cord makers. I am looking forward to seeing your scarf. The Tartis Scarf for (Dr) Who? Ha ha. It looks lovely and sunny there. Take Care and Stay Safe from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺
That reminded me of a sweet memory! My Dad took me to a drug store that also sold small toys. There was a black hexagon-shaped box that held two very little wooden knitting needles, a wooden spool with six small nails, and three little balls of yarn (turquoise, magenta, and gold!), and my Dad bought it for me! I wanted him to teach me how to knit but, alas - He didn’t know how! He DID know how to work the spool and taught me. I was probably 4 years old at the time, and now am 68. I still have that spool and can feel a father’s love for his little girl whenever I hold it! He’s been gone for many years, but his love is always with me!
This gadget is much sturdier than others on the market. I use the i-cord for wrapping presents, among other things, and it makes a unique pretty package.
Arne and Carlos I loved hearing Little Freya bark at Helmer. Was cute how Helmer went to Carlos for pets after Freya barked at him. Continued healing and health to you both
As you mentioned, the I-cords are great to use as the tails of mice for cat toys. I put the 4 live stitches on needles and continue to make a mouse or just a ball. Felt it and then stuff w wool and catnip. Cats LOVE them!
Watching those needles click ,click, click gave me such a flashback. When I was a kid I received a kid's knitting machine Christmas one year and it had a row of those exact same kind of needles on it and I LOVED that thing. When you ran the paddle back and forth on the track, it made a quick click, click, sound, just like your machine. I wish I still had that thing! I only knew how to make long strips of knitting but I was able to change colours, and made my Dad a 10 foot scarf. haha. Today, I was cleaning up my knitting room, figuring out how to re-organize some bits and bobs and came across my own plastic i-cord tool which I have had for years! I grabbed a little ball from my basket of ends, found a little wooden pin I received from a magazine in my little box, and now I am hooked! Thanks for another uplifting show that not only brought me a happy memory but started me finally using my own little i-cord maker. (I thought it was called a french knitting mill?) The Prym machine looks amazing. I might ask for one for my birthday present this year. lol
Such an entertaining episode, Arne your excitement for the I-cord machine is so infectious and Carlos it is lovely to see you happy and well, despite the dogs’ attempts at ruining your peace! Stay safe and keep sharing your joy 🧶🧵🌼
I had an old interview video come up in my feed of Arne and Carlos being interviewed about ten years ago in Norwegian.They are sitting on this couch looking like two deer in the headlights.Things have loosened up considerably hehe and I really really enjoy the casual and funny videos.Its like hanging out with friends!♥️🇨🇦
Great video! I remember using a hand one as a child. We called it "spool knitting." My Mom would sew the cord together to make little rugs for my dollhouse. I still have those rugs ... somewhere, in some box!! ha ha!! Thank you for sharing.
my plan is to embroider the I-cord on a plain woven fabric, for a blanket. it will be a gray background and the I-cord (dark burgundy) will be embroidered in a celtic-knots-pattern. my original plan was to use a very thick yarn, but thanks to your video, i will now make an I-cord. thanks for the inspiration!
@@ARNECARLOS Maybe Arne can make shoes and mittens from the i-cord for Magnus. By the way, you spoke about a strange Scottish dialect. You must be talking about the Shetland Islands. These people used to be Norwegian and they do not speak Gaelic. I believe they have a mixture of old Norwegian and Gaelic or something strange like that. Anyway, their language is supposed to be nearer to Norwegian than Scottish. They have big Viking celebrations ever year. My great grandmother was from there. Try to go for Shetland Wool Week when it is possible. You would be a big hit.
I had seen you working with the I cord machine in a previous video and had thought about buying one but held off. Now that I have seen this video I definitely am going to buy one. Thank you so much.
Hello from BC, Canada. Love the video. Just a note to tell you that not only do you teach me how to knit but your videos also give me comfort. My husband passed away yesterday and I found myself going way back to previous videos to watch. Especially you Arne, as you are my husbands Uncle Art's twin. Looks, accent build and humor. I am not telling you, looking for sympathy, but to let you know you give more than just knitting instructions. Thanks again. Your oldest fan.
We spent hours as children making these cords with empty wooden thread spools and 4 headless nails. We didn't have yarn to use as a rule, but mom had lots of crochet threads that we could use. Can't wait to see what you make with yours. I like the idea of having a bowl full of these balls. Simple pleasures give the soul a rest. Happy week to you both.
My i cord just arrived today. Hubby bought me it. Told him I saw it on Arne and Carlos. Its a lot of fun. Now we need to make something with the icord.
A really fantastic way to use up left over yarn. Cannot wait Arne to see you using it in a project. Thank you Arne and Carlos for the inspiration. Take care until we see you on Wednesday.
It made perfect sense! I love using up little ends of anything!! The scarf will be so great! A little project history around your neck Arne! Once I found a little box, like jewelry comes in, in a grandmothers sewing kit that was labeled ‘thread too short to use’! She wasted nothing! She raised her family during the Great Depression and had so little.
Watched this lovely episode while flying from Minneapolis to Atlanta with WiFi on the plane... just visited my granddaughter and we made an i-cord on a toy shaped like a mushroom.
This is so cool and perfect timing. I am making a shoulder strap for a purse I design for a challenge with my knitting club. I use 3, I-cord that I will braid. I love how quick the I-cord is growing.
Francien Daniels-Webb I have no way to share a picture here. Are you in the Sit and Knit for a Bit Facebook group? I’ll post a picture there and tag you if you are 🙌🏼
So glad you did this video. I bought one right away the first video you showed it on. Got it and then didn't know how to work it. Thanks! You two are great.
The clickety clack of the I-chord maker sounds like an old fashioned train on the tracks. Fitting for your train station! Doing anything with yarn has a calming effect for me.
Any item with an unknown name is referred to as a "doohickey"... You may also call it a "thingamajig" or a "whatsit". There are lots of American terms for these things. By the way, you gentlemen have the best doohickeys on RU-vid!
There is also Knickknack. I would also add that Doohickey generally applies to items with unknown names that do something/have a function (hence the doo) and not just any unknown name item.
I love gadgets! I think I would make throw rugs with the knitted I-cord. I have been using bowls to keep my yarn from “running” for quite a few years now. When I’m doing color work, it keeps my yarn from tangling. So helpful, especially when you have a cat. Having a covered bowl is even better! Since you are playing with your toys, Helmer wants to join you and play with his too! Have a fun and beautiful day!🌼
My cousin had a homemade one made from a wooden spool and nails. I wanted that thing so much!😂 I had no idea what it was but I really wanted it. Thank you for showing an updated version that I can actually own and know what to do with it. It would make an awesome market bag.
Hi Arne&Carlos, I remember doing this knitting on a empty wooden cotton reel with nails hammered in to the top, I think we called it french knitting. Thank you for sharing KimX
I am not a gadget person either but this looks like fun ! i can see rugs and pillows and purses all made from my scraps . Thanks for the inspiration and the fun video, have a wonderful week, see you Wed....
I have an icord maker but bought this one because it attaches to a table. I am using my scrap yarn as you are however I am using it to crochet throw rugs!! It’s great fun!!
Very cool guys. I have a large basket full of left overs I was saving for the Icord machine. Now I know how to attach a new yarn and feel empowered to get started. Can't wait to see what you make Arne with your ball of Icord.
I have one of these I cord machinez, made by a different company. I have had it for many years and find it very useful.I am glad to see you are using yours and I am looking forward to seeing what you do with your cord. One thing you can do is applause it onto your knitted pieces! It makes cute doll hair and loopy pompoms. Way too much fun.
Like to see your icord project and how you connect colors . I know sometimes we do things the same but sometimes not . Just nice to see others way they do things . Take care you two .
Fun video! I used the Prim double ball holder to make your Christmas balls, it was perfect! My local yarn shop made icord hearts and hung them all over town for Valentine’s Day. The icord machine would be a great tool for that!
That’s for the fun video! I never thought about doing an icord scarf. That’s a great idea! Also, I talk to my dogs the same way when they bark at the toys and play with each other
Loved the video where you unboxed the i cord machine and was inspired. I’m in the process of making a scarf where the stripes are vertical. Using lace weight yarn that has been in my stash for years. Now have a use for it.
Thanks for the video, so good to see you. My Grandmother taught me how to do an I-cord with an empty wooden spool of thread with 4 very fine nails in the top. She used a crochet hook. The end product looks the same. Your machine looks lots more fun. Thanks
Hi Arne and Carlos. It is a good little gadget. I used to do this with 4 little nails hammered into the top of an old wooden cotton bobbin when I was little. I never did anything with the long tail and I am interested to see what you make with yours. Thanks for your video, I enjoyed it. Take care and see ya soon xxx
I have a very old machine called a Hobby Knit. It is made out of a metal and also creates icord. it has 5 needles and you can go down to just 3 needles if you want. It is a very cool machine. If you use 100% wool you can felt it for sewing projects, or maybe use it for your mouse tail.
@@cordulagawenda7804 Nan or Nancy is a pet name for Anne. So the german and English names are equivalent. But I don't know how it came about that we called this activity French Knitting.
I also don't know were the name "Strickliesel" comes from; I learned it from my beloved grandmother 😍🥰💞💖 I don't even know what it was that the tapes did... 🤔😏☺ What a nice "trip" to my childhood ... Thank you Arne & Carlos ! XXX
Thanks for the wonderful demonstration. I can’t wait to get inspired by what you make with the I-cord. This gadget seems like a nice one to have on hand.
I cannot wait to see what beautiful clever project you use your Big Ball of iCord for ! I am using a lace weight in mine and it is really stable if you feed a thick yarn or cotton cording into the center of it
In Germany it is called "Strickliesel" and is used with a crochiet hook. Step by step as the beginning of knitting for children. 😊 Can't wait to see the finished object!!
Very clever. Looking forward to seeing the end result. I can see it would be very addictive. Take care guys and look forwArd to seeing you Wednesday. 👏🍰
Hi Carlos & Arnie Enjoyed your video and of course your company. Must purchase the equipment to make the cord. Like the look of the slippers too in fact love everything you display in your videos. You are both amazing. Hope to join in the tutorial on the 11th April. Take care xx
When I was a young girl I had the 4 nail Dolly, I use to make place mats, coasters and pot holders with it. Great way to use up your left over yarns xx
I am thinking of making felted knitted flowers, to fill my kitchen window when the current living plants all go outside for the summer. This Icord could make lovely vines for the flowers, to drape around the window!
After seeing the i-cord maker on your video just after you received it, I ordered one from Prym to make I-cord for the edges of my Quarantine KAL blanket. I LOVE this little machine! It's so much fun and it's addictive! Like Arne, I found that knotting on a new length of string and watching it carefully through the hooks/clips made it easy to guide the ends into the middle of the cord where they are completey hidden. I like Arne's idea of winding a big ball of yarn before beginniing to make the cord. I hope on the next video Arne will show us how to replace the yanr from the cord back onto the hooks after inserting it from below.
