This provides the fabric volume for the ruffles. [substeps] To cast on, make a slipknot and tighten it on the right hand needle.
[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.