This week we’ll look at German short rows. I really like this technique, because it’s easy to perform, easy to see where your short rows are, and easy to resolve the short rows. It isn’t always the best choice for a particular fabric, but when I’m not extremely concerned about the look of the fabric (at sock heels, for example) they tend to be my go-to short row method.
Here’s a video showing how they are worked:
I hope this was helpful! Next week we’ll look at shadow short rows.
I am a TKGA certified Master Knitter, Tech Editor and Knitting Instructor. I am also a current Co-Chair of the TKGA Master Hand Knitting committee, the managing Editor of the K2TOG newsletter, a member of the Cast On editorial committee, and a current instructor of the TKGA Professional Knitter certification. I have been designing knitwear and teaching knitting since 2007. My family keeps me busy, since I'm a stay-at-home and homeschooling mom of 2 boys. When I am not knitting, designing or teaching (my boys or knitters!) I can be found spinning yarn, reading or in the outdoors camping and hiking with my family.
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