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
