Short rows are a very handy way to add shaping to your knitting in both conventional and unexpected ways. Use them to turn a heel on a sock, better tailor a garment to your shape, or add unexpected twists and turns to accessories. In this class, we’ll discuss the mechanics of short rows, try out differ- ent short row techniques, and think about when and where to use them.
Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, increase/decrease
Cast on 24 stitches with smooth, light-colored worsted-weight yarn and a US 7 [4.5 mm] circular needle and work about an inch in stockinette prior to class, ending ready to work a RS row. Do not bind off. Make sure to leave at least another 70 yards [64 m] of yarn attached.
Note-taking materials, homework, locking stitch markers.