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Cut your ravel cord? Heaven forbid! Let's talk about alternative ravel cord materials and uses for a machine knitters best friend ... ravel cord.

A cast on rag is very useful when you need to cast on stitches. It can be used in place of scrap yarn in any situation, but it is especially useful when
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Machine knitters often use scrap yarn (waste yarn) to start and end our knitting. Here are some tips and suggestions for including these techniques in your bag
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An open cast on secures the first row of knitting, so the stitches can be picked up by hand or re-hung on the machine. Using scrap yarn and ravel cord is the
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This closed cast on creates a firm, decorative edge. Using scrap and ravel makes the knitting easier.

This closed cast on creates a stretchy, all-purpose edge. Using scrap and ravel makes the knitting easier.