Master Short Rows! Learn the Basics of the Wrap & Turn Technique
As you advance in your knitting, there will come a time when you need to conquer short rows. This design element, which creates soft angles and curves that aren&#;t quite as obvious or harsh as our usual increases and decreases, uses a key technique called wrap and turn.
This Short Rows Fantasy Shawl uses short rows to create these beautiful angles.
What is wrapping and turning in knitting?
Wrap and turn (sometimes abbreviated as w and t) in knitting involves wrapping stitches with the working yarn, turning the work, and coming back to the wrapped stitches later. The wrap and turn works for anything from sock heels to shaping for accessories like the impressive shawl pictured above.
Figuring out how to do a wrap and turn in knitting can be a little frustrating at first. We&#;ll walk you through the wrap and turn, plus picking up the wraps later when you come back. Let&#;s get started!
Wrap and turn tutorial
For this tutorial, you can make a small swatch, or just work off your project.
Cast on 15 stitches, then knit 4 rows of stockinette stitch to get your swatch started.
On the knit side
Step 1:
Short Rows: Wrap + Turn
Short Rows tend to strike fear into the hearts of first-timers, but, like all knitting techniques, once you try short rows, you&#;ll see they&#;re not so hard after all, and our Short Rows: Wrap + Turn Tutorial will give you the confidence to try!
Short Rows are used to create triangles or wedges within your knitting. They shape everything from bust darts to ear flaps. Basically, a Short Row is just that: a row that you don’t knit to the end of the needle. There are lots of ways to turn your work partway through a row, but one very common way is called a Wrap + Turn (wrp-t). This simple method prevents holes along the Short Rows and works well with many different stitch patterns.
Note that there are a few stitch patterns, including Garter Stitch, that don&#;t require any sort of special technique when it&#;s time to work back the other way. For these stitch patterns, you just turn the piece and work back the other way. Easy!
Video Tutorial
TIME STAMPS (Just click the “Chapters” icon in the lower right corner of the video to skip to any of these topics!) &#; Intro &#; Wrap + Turn on the Knit Side &#; Wrap + Turn on the Purl Side &#; Picki
There&#;s something magical about creating a cozy, hand-knit wrap to snuggle up in on chilly nights. And while the thought of tackling a new knitting technique may be intimidating, fear not! Today, we&#;re diving into the world of wrap and turn knitting &#; a simple yet versatile method that will open up endless possibilities for your needlework. Whether you&#;re a novice knitter or an experienced pro looking to expand your skills, get ready to learn how to knit a wrap and turn and add another impressive technique to your repertoire. So grab your yarn and needles, and let&#;s get stitching!
Understanding the Basics of Wrapping and Turning in Knitting
Knitting is a widely popular and versatile craft that allows individuals to create various items using just a set of needles and yarn. One of the techniques commonly used in knitting is wrap and turn, also known as short row shaping. This method creates partial rows that add dimension and shape to the overall piece. Whether you&#;re a beginner or an experienced knitter looking to learn a new technique, understanding the basics of wrap and turn will enhance your skills and enable you to create more intricate designs.
What is Wrap
The editor of Interweave Knits, Eunny Jang, made a video about the tulips buttonhole, and you might want to follow along with the video as well as the diagrams--tulips is a bit difficult to work the first few times, because it uses techniques not usually found in knitting. You can click the link above to view via you-tube, or there is a direct link at the bottom of this post.
Oh, and before we get to the nitty gritty, the name "Tulips" came about because in stockinette, the buttonhole looks like TWO LIPS. However, in garter stitch or other textured stitches, this buttonhole looks quite refined, as Eunny's video shows.
I've written these instructions as though you were going to make an 8-stitch-wide practice swatch. Once you get the process, you'll see that a minimum of 7 stitches is required (three for the buttonhole itself, and two on each side) but there is no maximum number.
Using dpn&#;s, knit several rows in stockinette, end purl row, turn work. Next row: Knit 1. Wrap running yarn (red) clockwise around next st (green) as follows * Bring yarn to front. Slip st to R needle, bring yarn to back, return st to L needle, bring yarn to front
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