Love the polished look of i-cord, but dread the endless needle-sliding? Say hello to The Original Cordsmith®, customized exclusively with custom Ginger Twist Studio branding!
Designed by maker Autumn Eden-Goodman, for makers, this clever little tool acts like a portable mini knitting machine. Instead of manually working three knit stitches and sliding them back across your double-pointed needles, the Cordsmith lets you form an entire row of i-cord in one swift, simple motion. It turns a tedious finishing step into something ridiculously fast, effortless, and fun (it’s even easy enough for young crafters to use!).
Our special Ginger Twist edition features a 3D-printed ergonomic handle in a luscious peach gradient—meaning every single piece has its own unique colour shift. Topped off with the iconic 'Ginger Twist' logo in our signature turquoise shade, it’s as pretty as it is practical.
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A true 'one size fits most' tool—works seamlessly with yarn weights from 4-ply/fingering all the way up to bulky/chunky.
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Built with three high-quality stainless steel latch needles and a lightweight, lightly textured body for a comfortable, non-slip grip during long crafting sessions.
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No two handles are exactly alike thanks to the peach gradient print.
How do you cast on?
Create a slip knot and wrap it around the right needle, under the middle needle, and around the left needle. Tighten the knot and then, after making sure all of the needles are open, wrap your yarn across all three needles. Holding onto the tail of the slip knot pull forward, up and over the needles. Pull back towards the handle to complete your stitch and it will reopen your needles. Pull back up towards the middle below the open needles to start your next stitch. Repeat until you have the number of stitches you need. You can watch a video here on Instagram.
How do you bind off?
Take your tail and thread on a tapestry needle. Pull through each of the loops as you pull them off the needles. Pull tight and weave in. You can watch a video here on Instagram.
Any other tips and tricks?
Be patient! The first stitch or three can be a little finicky so don’t give up! I recommend using a yarn with a little bit of stretch to start and a heavier weight like DK or worsted.