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How to knit short rows (basic method)

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In this DROPS video we show how you can knit short rows (basic method).

Sometimes a pattern may call for short rows to shape the garment. When knitting short rows you can make soft curves or create a better fit by creating bust darts. Short rows are only partially knitted before turning.

Work number of sts told in pattern, turn, lift the first stitch, tighten thread, work the row back. When knitting next row and passing the short row turn, make sure to tighten thread to avoid a hole.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 251-18

DROPS 251-18
DROPS 253-54

DROPS 253-54
DROPS 251-19

DROPS 251-19
DROPS 253-55

DROPS 253-55
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Video #66, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, Short Rows

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Country flag Karien wrote:

Hei! Jeg har funnet en bedre måte - like enkel som denne - hos Cat Bordhi fra Amerika. Hun kaller det for 'sweet tomatoe'. Strikk masken som er løftet av sammen med masken under den - slik får du ingen hull.

20.01.2012 - 12:59

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Mooier wordt het om de afgehaalde steek samen te breien met de steek daaronder. Geen gaatjes! (geleerd van Cat Bordhi)

20.01.2012 - 12:54

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Hallo, Erg lastig te achterhalen hoe de nld. worden gekeerd. Wordt extra bemoeilijkt omdat de draad die wordt omgeslagen rond de linkerhand zit. Ik brei al erg lang, maar zo breien heb ik nooit eerder gezien. Groetjes, Annelien

19.01.2012 - 13:40

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Mirando la imagen no lo entendia, pero con el video aclaré mis dudas

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Les vidéos sont beaucoup trop rapides...Dommage

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17.10.2014 - 15:26

Country flag Irene Schwarz wrote:

Too fast!!! The lady's finger interferes and does not let me see how she grabs the st.

17.07.2010 - 19:50

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Dear Mrs Schwarz, please click on the icon "pause" as many time as required while you can get step by step what you have to do and do it at the same time. Happy knitting!

17.10.2014 - 15:27

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03.05.2010 - 15:59

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