Scrap and ravel cast-on technique in machine knitting

Scrap and Ravel Cast On

Cast on with scrap yarn (waste yarn), knit 1 row of ravel cord, begin knitting with garment yarn.
In hand knitting this is referred to as a provisional cast on.


This is one of the more popular cast on methods.
  • Protect delicate yarn from the cast on comb
  • Use the scrap to hang weight
  • Use for hung hems