Spool Knit Circular Mat

A vintage spool knitting project that takes 2-post cording and uses it to create a flat mat.

Hello & Welcome!

Hello, I'm Michele and welcome to my site. Yeah, I know saying that is now considered 'old school.' But, if you came into my work area, that's exactly what I'd say to you. Though it would quickly be followed with, "Don't mind the mess. Creative things happening here and I'm not always neat about it."

Come on in, set a spell and join me in my crafty adventures.

Spool Knitting Project – Soap Covers

This super quick and easy tutorial for a spool knitting project to make soap covers. Glam up your soap or just make your own personal scrubby. Rub-a-dub-dubbing in the tub was never so much fun.

Another of the wonderful vintage spool knitting patterns from Mary A. McCormack, the Spool Knit Hat pattern comes with instructions for making a knit dolly hat and a knit child's hat. What little girl wouldn't love having her favorite dolly's hat or bonnet match her own?

Finished I-Cord Comparison

Here’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! After knitting on traditional double-pointed knitting needles, or DPNs for ten minutes, then using the Spool Knitter for ten minutes, let’s compare our I-Cords!

The knitting needles versions clearly is the winner when it comes to length. Let’s see, the spool knitter gave us a little over 6 inches in length, where the traditional version is about 9 inches. So, on length, our old fashioned way wins.

However, you’ll see that the regular I-Cord is fairly flat in shape on the sides, whereas the Spool version is much rounder all the way around and looks like it’s a bit looser weave.

Whether it’s doing knitting on knitting needles or with crafty gadgets, I hope you are inspired to knit up some I-Cords.

Spool Knitting I-Cords on a Loom

Learn the techniques for easy Spool Knitting I-Cords on a Loom! Let’s walk through the basics of spool knitting, including the materials you’ll need, and the first steps to get started.

Did you know you can create I-Cords without knitting needles? With spool knitting—also known as corking, French knitting, or tomboy knitting—you can quickly and easily craft impressive projects. It’s a perfect option for kids or beginners who want to dive into the world of knitting without any prior experience.

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