Short Row Knitting with Tash
Learn all about knitting short rows - what they're for, different types, how to knit them, and how to make your finished fabric look good. Improve your technical knitting skills & understand how short rows are used in patterns for shaping & great fit.
Have you ever looked at a knitting pattern, come across the term 'short rows' or 'wrap and turn' but have no idea what to do or why they're used in the pattern? Short rows are one of the magic tricks of knitting and are used extensively in knitting patterns for all sorts of projects. Short rows are a useful knitting technique to learn because they're used for shaping and to improve fit: e.g. in necklines, bust, waist, shoulders & hems, sock heels and shawls.
During the class:
- Learn how to knit the most common types of short rows you'll come across including wrap and turn, German short rows and Japanese short rows.
- Practice short rows on a piece of sample knitting.
- Talk about the types of projects where short rows are useful.
At the end of the class you'll know how short rows work, how to knit them, and why they're used.
Skills required: This class is suitable for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters who have a good understanding of basic knitting techniques, such as knit, purl, and increase / decrease stitches.
The class is hands-on and practical, and there will be plenty of time for questions and group discussion in class.
Book now to discover how to knit short rows and how they can make a difference to the fit of your knitted garments. We can't wait to see all your projects! Share them on socials #skeinsisters
Important info for this class
Duration: 2 hours
Materials:
- Light-coloured, smooth DK/8ply or worsted/10ply yarn
- Knitting needles to match your yarn (4mm for DK/8ply and 5mm for worsted/10ply), circular or straight
Before coming to the class you'll need to start your sample:
Using your yarn and needles, cast on 28 sts. Knit 4 rows garter and then 4 rows stockinette and leave the work on your needles to bring with you.
You're also entitled to a 10% discount on yarn, accessory and book purchases in store on the day.
We look forward to seeing you in class and helping you to build your knitting skills with short rows!
Projects we love which use short rows:
(follow the link to view pattern information on Ravelry).
- Art Nouveau Sweater by Elenor Mortensen uses short rows to raise the neckline at the back. The dotted line shows the effect of the short rows on the neck shaping. Take a look at our kits for this gorgeous colourwork sweater.
- Deb's short row modification to the neck of her Gr8 Gingham Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs raises the neckline at the back and lowers it at the front. Check out her blog about how she did it.
- The iconic Exploration Station Shawl by Stephen West uses short rows to create wedge shapes within the shawl that translate into the gorgeous semi-circular overall shape. This beautiful version uses Skein Sisters Fabulous Sock yarn in colours Antarctica, Waterglass, Titanic & Pout.
- Short row shawl shaping in Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West.
- Tash is wearing Wool and Honey by Andrea Mowry.
Your teacher: Tash Childers
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Tash has been knitting ever since her grandmother taught her at 8 years of age. She was always a fearless knitter, tackling an all-over intarsia vest for her mum as her first garment when she was 12. While taking time off from Mathematics teaching to raise her children, she taught many of her friends to knit and co-ordinated a mothers’ group for knitters. She is passionate about sharing the joy of knitting with others and helping knitters to improve their skills, so they have the confidence to tackle any project.
Terms and conditions
- Full payment is required prior to the start of the class to confirm your spot.
- Minimum numbers - All classes require a minimum of two people in order to go ahead and, depending on the class, a maximum of 4. If your class or workshop does not have the minimum number of students, the class will be postponed and you will be notified within three days of the class date if it has been cancelled or changed.
- We cannot be held liable for travel or any other costs in the event of a cancellation.
- If your class is postponed or cancelled you can use the amount paid to transfer to another event/activity, use it as a store credit, or be issued a full refund.
Cancelling a class
- Up to 7 days before the class - you are able to cancel, postpone or swap a class up to 7 days prior to the class date and can receive a full refund.
- 7 days-24 hours before the class - we are able to offer a credit but we cannot guarantee a full refund unless another booking fills your spot.
- Less than 24 hours before the class - no credit or refund available.
Please see our general Classes & Workshops page for our FAQ.
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