In this class, you will learn about the most common short-row methods, focusing primarily on German Short Rows and Wrap & Turn short rows. Each method has its pros and cons, and they can easily be substituted once you know more about them!

Woolly will deep dive and compare their construction. You’ll learn the differences between them, allowing you to choose the best method for your project. If you’ve ever been wary of, or intimidated by, short rows, then this is the class for you.

Woolly will demonstrate how to work each, and how they can be adapted for different situations. Woolly will also show you how to repair a dropped short row, how to graft them, and even whether they can be worked backward, and how. From the decorative possibilities of the Wrap & Turn method to the versatility of German short rows, there’s so much to explore!

Short rows are a lot of fun once you’ve grasped the basics—you’ll be surprised by how much you can do with them once you’ve learnt their secrets!

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, cast on/bind off, have knit a few accessories, short rows

You'll need to start 3 swatches. Work the following in stockinette twice and garter stitch once, and leave them on the needles: using oddments of yarn in plain or semi-solid colors, cast on 30sts, using your preferred method, and work as directed until your piece measures approximately 2inches/5centimetres.

Oddments of yarn in plain colors, needles in size suitable for the yarn.