Laura's Loop: I-Cord Necklaces

It's back and it's everywhere! I'm talking about all things hand dyed, from tie dyed and dip dyed to Japanese Shibori dyed and Batik dyed. This summer, man, woman and child are sporting funky, irregularly dyed threads. Dresses, shirts, scarves, purses, totes, you name it and it has been dyed, even ponytails!

This trend, once associated with the dancing bears and free love of the 70s, now connotes a chic, beachy, bohemian attitude. The color combinations are more controlled and subtle, sticking to one color range rather than running the r.o.y.g.b.i.v gamut.

All I knew, was I wanted in! I can be chic, beachy and bohemian, too, at least I'd like to think I can!

Picking the yarn was a snap. I went straight for Alchemy's hand dyed blend, Kozmos.  A mixture of wool, mohair, silk and cotton, Kozmos echoes the saturated, unruly nature of hand dyed fabrics. Each fiber reacts uniquely during the dying process, giving it a one-of-a-kind depth and texture.

These I-Cord Necklaces were a blast to make and are even more brilliant to wear. If you'd like to make these tie dye-inspired necklaces too, visit our I-Cord Necklaces Project Journal right here! --Laura

Comments

[Pom Pom]

I shall make a fancy yarn lanyard for my school ID. GREAT idea!

[Anna Broadway]

Thanks for the great idea! I'm trying one of the long-loop versions with some Kauni yarn I have (no color changes), using 4s and 6s. Very excited to see how it turns out ...

[Anett]

Beautiful yarn! I have been making such necklaces with a French Knitting Doll or "Strickliesl" as we call it in German. That way it is also a great craft project for kids since it is easy to handle by little hands.

[Secret Admirer]

What a great idea for all that school holiday french knitting we have!