Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create a sleeve cap, lower the back hem to create the look of a shirt-tail, or a cosy shawl collar. Wrap and Turn (W+T) on the Right Side: STEP 1 / With…
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Finished Projects: Lita by Bristol Ivy
This time, the knitter who made the project is me! Meghan! When I saw the sketched proposals of Bristol Ivy’s patterns for her collection, I knew I had to make one. They were all so modern and fun. And when the samples came in, you know I tried each and every one of them on,…

Japanese Short Rows
Japanese Short Rows are an alternative method of creating short row shaping if the wrap and turn method does not suit you. This technique can be used to great effect on a stockinette stitch fabric, or in places on your knitted item where you’re looking for as subtle a short row as possible. The key…

KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 1
Are you enjoying our Summer Sweater Knit A Long? We hope so! Today’s post is another Tip + Trick, dedicated to teaching you how to work perfect, nearly invisible short rows. Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create…