[header] How to knit ruffles [title] Cast on 4 times the number of stitches you will need for your project. [step] When you start a project with a ruffled border, you will need to cast on 4 times the amount of stitches that your pattern calls for. For example, if your pattern tells you to cast on 30 stitches, cast on 120 stitches to start.
[header] How to knit ruffles [title] Cast on 4 times the number of stitches you will need for your project. [step] When you start a project with a ruffled border, you will need to cast on 4 times the amount of stitches that your pattern calls for. For example, if your pattern tells you to cast on 30 stitches, cast on 120 stitches to start.
If your pattern gives you to cast on 18 stitches to reach the total number of stitches required, cast on 80 stitches. [substeps] You should also double check for any shuffs that you may need to keep the project looking smooth once the project is complete. This provides the fabric volume for the ruffles. [substeps] To cast on, make a slipknot and tighten it on the right hand needle. If your project tells you to cast on 12 stitches, cast on 15 stitches to start. [substeps] If you are gluing your embroidered sides together, you will need 10 stitches for each stitch. [substeps] Double the number of stitches you prepare for your project. For example, if your pattern asks for 8 stitches, then cast on 60 stitches to start.