is at the end not in the middle of the needle. with the other double pointed needle, knit 1, knit 2 together, knit 1, knit 2 together – you have 4 stitches.
row 4 and all remaining rows: one side of the stitches is flat and one is bumpy – with the flat side of the stitches facing you knit 4 – without turning your work, slide the stitches to the end of the needle, knit the row again, wrapping the yarn over the needle to start the new row – repeat this without turning until the i-cord measures 4 inches.
to finish: cut the yarn, leaving a tail about 4 inches, 