Ok, Here is how I would do it. Knit the stitches. The stitches are on the right hand needle. Put down the left needle. Slide the stitches on the right hand needle to the other end. Put the needle into your left hand, facing exactly the same way (in other words, don't turn the needle around). The working yarn should be toward the middle of the needle instead of at the tip of the needle. Now pick up the other needle and put it in your right hand. Start the first stitch as if to knit. (This is where it gets hairy because you are a continental knitter). You will bring the working yarn across the back of the stitches and between the left and right needles. Then complete the knit stitch. The rest of the stitches on the needle will knit regularly. At the end of the row, slide the stitches down and change hands again. I always tug down on the i-cord at this time to snug up the stitches. It will take a few rows for it to start looking right. I hope this explains it; if not, post again with any questions.

Of course, you are using a double pointed needle to do this. Also, with the first stitch of each row, tug the yarn a little so that the stitches will look even when you are finished.

Helpful note from the Diet Diary:

"Notes:
1. "i-cord" or "i cord" are short for idiot cord. It got its name because, like an idiot, you donÂt turn the needle when you work.

2. Really. Seriously. DonÂt turn. Just put the right and needle in your left hand with the knit side still facing you. The free strand of yarn is on the left.

3. Tip: If you notice your i-cord rows are taller than the width of a stitch, and causing the edge to stretch longer than it should be, occasionally slip two body stitches and knit 1 i-cord stitch together with 2 body stitches. Or, use smaller needles. If you notice your i-cord rows are shorter than the width of a stitch, and drawing the edge in, use larger needles. You could skip knitting the i-cord with a body stitch from time to time, but that leaves a little gap. I think itÂs best to avoid leaving gaps.

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