LK-150 Fun

Scrap On

The Basics · Lesson 2 of 5

A preferred method of getting knitting on your machine is to "cast on with waste yarn and ravel cord". With this method, you add a few rows of knitting before starting your cast on with your garment yarn.

Benefits of Scrap 'n Ravel

Use waste knitting to hang cast on comb and/or weights
Protect delicate/fine yarns
Immediately start patterning (tuck, lace, etc.) with weights in place
Leave waste knitting in place to make blocking easier, especially for edges that roll

Overview of Scrap 'n Ravel

Work a fast cast on with waste yarn
Knit a few rows
Knit a row of ravel cord so you can remove the scrap easily
Start knitting with the garment yarn, safely leaving open stitches to be worked later

You'll practice this in the next section.

What Is Ravel Cord?

Characteristics of Ravel Cord

Similar weight to your garment yarn (or lighter)
Contrasting color
Smooth and slippery
Strong enough that it must be cut rather than broken by hand

Your machine may have come with ravel cord, but you can use anything that meets these criteria. Use your cord over and over, or toss it. It's your choice.