There are so, so many awesome projects that utilize short rows. If you don't believe me, scroll through the Ravelry search here for short row patterns! I mean really, how cool are all those shapes and curves and color blocks and stripes.
Here are two of mine:
Short row tutorial posts are plentiful on these here Internets, so I'm linking to a good one to get you familiar with the mechanics.
Once you've got the basics down (and really, it's not that hard!), it's time to get creative. In my article, I demonstrate how to turn a 4-sided geometric shape into a knitted piece.
A shape to knit |
Maths! |
Victory! |
If you haven't tried knitting short rows before, I hope you'll give them a try. Go forth and create!
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The Holla Knits blog tour continues...
May 18: Holla Knits Warm Weather Accessories Issue LaunchMay 19: The Sweatshop of Love / Knitted Bliss – kit giveaway, issue giveaway
May 20: Ruby Submarine – fringe tutorial
May 21: Handmade by Stefanie – pattern and yarn giveaway
May 20: Ruby Submarine – fringe tutorial
May 21: Handmade by Stefanie – pattern and yarn giveaway
May 26: Doog Knits – kit giveaway
May 28: Canary Knits – issue giveaway
May 29: Laura Reinbach – pattern giveaway
May 28: Canary Knits – issue giveaway
May 29: Laura Reinbach – pattern giveaway
June 1: Gynx Yarns Podcast – pattern and yarn giveaway
June 2: Ruby Submarine – issue giveaway
June 4: Rock and Purl – giveaway
June 2: Ruby Submarine – issue giveaway
June 4: Rock and Purl – giveaway
2 comments:
I really love your shawl. Short rows are abit scary at first, especially the picking up the wrap part. I found that, with a bit of focus, it is not that hard.
Thanks for commenting, Miss Agnes! I agree-once you get the hang of it, the (short row) world is your oyster. :)
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