Why Do We Need to Start with Waste Yarn?

#knittingmachine #silverreed #wasteyarn #ravelcord If you're like me and have ever wondered why this method even exists, don’t miss this episode! I'll explain why I use waste yarn for every swatch—and certainly for real garments. I'll also demonstrate how to use a ravel cord on my Silver Reed SH840 knitting machine. Chapters: 00:00 – Why you need to use this method 01:27 – Demonstration: How weights can damage knitting 03:30 – How to start with waste yarn 05:53 – How to use a ravel cord 09:20 – How to cast on after starting with waste yarn