I was wanting to do the opposite of a garter stitch scarf which would be a purl stitch scarf. Now, i was going to use the long tail cast on, but it would create an already-knitted row. :doh: I dont want that. I have looked at the purl long tail cast on and it confuses me. :?? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! 
:cheering: :happydance: 
Do you mean that you are going to purl all stitches? If so, that also creates garter stitch.
so can i still use the long tail caston even though it gives an already-knitted row? :shrug:
Yes.
:happydance: Thank you so very much!!