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How to Start Knitting a Ruffle Scarf

Beginning a Ribbon or Ruffle Knitted Scarf
Knitting with ruffle or ribbon yarn can be fun, quick and easy once you get the hang of it. Not all ruffle or ribbon yarns are constructed the same, but once you understand how to knit with one you can easily figure out other types.

Identifying the holes/spacing
There are a couple of techniques to knitting ruffle or ribbon yarn. You should start by identifying which edge is the outward facing edge. This will often be the more decorative edge.
Start by spreading the yarn out so you can see any pattern in the holes in the yarn. There could be large holes or small holes, or perhaps small slots as in ribbon yarn. 
Determine how much length between holes will produce the best ruffle for your scarf. Usually this is about 1-2 inches between where you'll insert the needles to create a stitch. Sometimes it will be every large hole, or every other hole. Some ruffle yarn may not have a large hole pattern so you will just have to make a knit stitch every inch.

Casting on ruffle or ribbon yarn
To cast or bind on with ruffle or ribbon yarn, start at one end of the yarn and insert your needle into the first hole. Continue inserting your needle into the next hole or spacing as you've determine appropriate until you've cast on enough stitches. A typical cast on amount is 7-8 stitches, but it will depend on the thickness of your ribbon/ruffle yarn.

Knitting ribbon/ruffle yarn
To knit the first row, just knit as you would normally after casting on, spreading out the yarn and wrapping the yarn by placing the next identified hole around the needle as you knit. This can feel very awkward as opposed to regular knitting where the yarn is wrapped around your fingers. Instead, use your fingers to separate the ribbon/ruffle yarn out and find the next hole or spacing to insert the needle.

How to finish knitting a ruffle scarf
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How to finish knitting a ruffle scarf
Now that you've knit your whole ruffle scarf, watch the video for how to finish off your work of art!
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Alternate Step: How to M1 (make one) continental style
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How to M1 (make one) increase (continental style)
The make one (M1) increase is also called 'pick up the bar' increase.
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How to Backwards Loop Cast On
backwards loop coHow to backwards loop cast on
This cast on is easy to do but also creates a looser cast on edge that can be trickier to knit into on the next row. Still, it is quick to do.

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Advanced Step: How to Long Tail Cast On with 2 tails trick
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Make a slip knot out of both ends of the yarn before long tail casting on and then trim one of the ends when you have enough stitches.

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When adding more yarn or changing colors of yarn, you can just start knitting with the new yarn. It is nice to weave in the ends as you go so you don't have to come back and do it later.

Learn to Add Yarn

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