How to Work the I Cord Belly Button Cast On

If you've ever started a top-down hat and ended up with a pesky hole at the crown, the i cord belly button cast on is about to become your new favorite trick. It's one of those little knitting secrets that makes a massive difference in the finished look of your project. Instead of a gappy center or a messy cluster of stitches that you have to sew shut later, this method creates a neat, rounded, and professional-looking start. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Lyla Kenosha