Ruby turns simple strands of i‑Cord into flower pens, bow keychains, playful toys, and ideas that inspire other makers.
A mother of three and a lifelong crafter, Ruby Cameron crochets, knits, works with circular knitting machines, and loves bringing different crafts together.
For Ruby, making is more than a hobby. It has become part of her business—and a way to share creativity with others.
[Image 1: Ruby’s handmade i‑Cord flower pen collection.]
From a Simple Idea to a Customer Favorite
Ruby first explored i‑Cord because she wanted to create quick, affordable products for her craft stalls.
After adding the Caydo i1 Pro to her setup, her first projects were i‑Cord flower and bow pens. The idea was simple, playful, and practical. Soon, the pens began appearing across social media and became one of her most popular creations.
Her bow keychains quickly became another customer favorite.
“There’s so much you can make with i‑Cord. You’d be surprised what a simple cord can create.”
Ruby now teaches other makers how to create some of her designs through the online craft community she helps manage. For her, a finished project is often only the beginning—it can also become a tutorial, a pattern, or inspiration for someone else.
[Image 2: Ruby’s handmade i‑Cord bow keychains.]
Meet the “Wing It Lady”
Ruby’s ideas rarely begin with a detailed plan. She thinks about what people might enjoy, what could work well at a craft stall, or what someone around her would love—and then she starts experimenting.
Her friends have given her a fitting nickname: the “wing it lady.”
One recent project began when a friend’s son saw a frog on television and asked for a frog toy. Ruby created the body with a circular knitting machine and used i‑Cord to make its arms and legs.
That one request is now becoming a new pattern and a future class.
“Every time I come up with something, I teach it to others,” Ruby says. “It’s nice to see so many people making something that you created.”
[Image 3: Ruby’s Handmade Creations]
Ruby’s Advice for New i‑Cord Makers
Ruby believes beginners should start simply and give themselves time to understand the machine.
Her three main tips are:
- Practise the cast-on. It may feel difficult at first, but it becomes much easier after a few attempts.
- Experiment with different yarns. Testing different weights and textures helps you learn what works best with your machine.
- Begin with a quick project. A bow keychain or another small piece makes it easier to learn while still enjoying the satisfaction of finishing something.
When a larger project starts to feel overwhelming, Ruby also switches to a smaller, faster make. Completing something simple often gives her the motivation to return to the bigger idea.
[Image 4: i1 Pro in use or the i‑Cord-making process]
One Cord, Countless Possibilities
Ruby’s work shows how far one simple cord can go.
It can become a flower on a pen, a bow on a keychain, part of a toy, or one detail in a larger mixed-craft project. In Ruby’s hands, it can also become a product, a pattern, a lesson, and an idea shared with other makers.
That spirit—experimenting freely, sharing what works, and helping others create—is exactly what Caydo Maker Stories is about.
Sometimes the best projects do not begin with a perfect plan.
Sometimes, you just wing it.
Inspired by Ruby’s story?
Discover the Caydo i1 Pro and see where your next strand of i‑Cord could take you.
