I can't believe it took me 12 years to finally look up a video on German short rows. Thank you for this clear and efficient video. Why would anyone do w&t when there's this? It is far superior.
This is the clearest instructions for German short rows. Oh my GOSH why was I so AFRAID of it … I have no idea … anyway…. Now I’m going by to refer to your video for the rest of my life
Your tutorial is quite a bit clearer than some others. You show pulling the yarn more to the back which cleared up a problem I've been having! Thank you!
This was such a great tutorial!!! really!!! no extra blah blah blah and very clear instruction. I have been avoiding any sweater with german short rows forEVER!! (which leaves very little choices). I'm excited and determined to conquer my fear of German short rows! Thank you so much for posting this -
Thank you so much. I have been trying to learn the GSR for 3weeks. Finally found you and now I can do it. You are so clear in talking and in the doing. I am 90 yrs old and never ran into GSR before. Thank you again!!😊
I was having a difficult time with the part where you tug on the yarn to create a "double" stitch. After watching closer, I realized the yarn was wrapped around my needle in a loop compared to the "up and over" look that your stitches had. I slipped the stitches the opposite way in order to correct this and was then able to achieve the "double" stitch after tugging on the yarn. Thank you for a close up view and now I'm going to take a dive into the best way to wrap yarn around my needles when I do knit/ purl stitches. Thank you again and all the best!
Thank you for quick and clear tutorial video. I have been knitting for almost 39 years and never used short row knitting. I have a pattern I am stumped on because it says to slip stitch but doesn't mention short row knitting at all. I asked for help on a knitting group and was told I needed to work short rows. Why doesn't the pattern state that? All it says is to slip stitches. Your video has helped me to not have to change neck style on pattern. Thank you!
Thank you :) Uhm, I can't be fully sure. But, my best guess is either Autumn & Indigo worsted yarn. OR Explorer Knits and Fibers worsted. Sorry, I can't say for sure though.
And what is this good for! I went to Germany when I was 18 and came back to Ireland when I went into early pension bur this is the first time I hear of this...crochet is much easier to learn.
For in the round short rows, once you complete all your short rows, is that when you the all the stitched in the round? So basically you turn for all your short rows back and forth, then knit all your stitches? I am knitting a bottom up Ragland in the round and want to shape the back for an inch and my gauge is 8 rows per inch. Bc of this video I think I understand it but i wanted to make sure again. 🙏🙏
Yep, that sounds right! You work back and forth for a bit (usually about 1" for shaping in sweaters) and then you continue working in the round again to resume your regular sweater pattern.
So say you knit all of your double stitches in a round on the right side, is there going to be holes? It’s the problem I was having with standard short rows and was getting frustrated with it.
You shouldn't get any holes, as long as you work the DS as a normal stitch you should be good. I've never had holes with this method, it's why I love it so much it really is nearly invisible unless you're looking hard for it.
Hi, we knit into them on the final row to complete the short row section. At that stage you will have finished making DS (double stitches) and want to knit them normally to resume regular knitting. Hope that helps
Hi, yeah you knit back and forth for as many rows as your pattern tells you to. And when it's done you do continue knitting in the round as normal. The amount of rows needed for short row shaping depends on the project that you're making and the shaping that you want to create
Thank you for this easy to understand tutorial. I'm about to knit my first top down sweater and the pattern uses W&T for the shaping, can I use German Short Rows instead?
Thank you :) I think you can substitute them, but you might have to ask the designer if that will change anything first. The placement of the turns might be a bit different if there's a stitch pattern to follow instead of just stockinette. Hope that helps
Short rows are used for a lot of things, but I see them most commonly used to make sweaters/tops fit better. They can create a more tailored fit for knitted clothes.
I know what you mean. This is video is pretty clear but I have to concentrate that bit extra as it's not the way I knit. Brain has to reconfigure the hands 😁
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I can't believe it took me 12 years to finally look up a video on German short rows. Thank you for this clear and efficient video. Why would anyone do w&t when there's this? It is far superior.
haha that's how I feel! I always heard german SR were so difficult, but now I find them so much easier than wrap and turns
Thanks, this makes it so clear. I actually enjoy doing them now!😎
Thank you. I like that you went right into the explanation without a lot of other comments.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful, definitely aiming for the no fluff approach
This is the clearest instructions for German short rows. Oh my GOSH why was I so AFRAID of it … I have no idea … anyway…. Now I’m going by to refer to your video for the rest of my life
Oh I’m so glad it clicked for you! I felt the same way before trying it, and it ends up actually being a breeze :)
I have always feared the short row heel and have searched for years on howto do something else. This is a game changer for me. Thank you. Thankyou
This is the BEST video out of all the german short tutorials on RUclips!!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Your tutorial is quite a bit clearer than some others. You show pulling the yarn more to the back which cleared up a problem I've been having! Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear it was a clear tutorial, thank you :)
This short row tutorial is by far the best. Easy. Well shown/explained. NO holes in stitch closures. THANKYOU ❤
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it!
I've watched several videos on German short rows and this clicked with me. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful!
The ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial for W &Ts/short rows. Great explanation and easy to remember. The invisible finish is fabulous. Thank you.
So glad you found it helpful, thanks so much!
This was such a great tutorial!!! really!!! no extra blah blah blah and very clear instruction. I have been avoiding any sweater with german short rows forEVER!! (which leaves very little choices). I'm excited and determined to conquer my fear of German short rows! Thank you so much for posting this -
Thanks so much! And you can totally do it! So many more sweater possibilities :)
this is the best german short row tutorial i’ve found on youtube. thanks so much!
So glad you think so, thank you!
Thank you so much. I have been trying to learn the GSR for 3weeks. Finally found you and now I can do it. You are so clear in talking and in the doing. I am 90 yrs old and never ran into GSR before. Thank you again!!😊
So glad it was helpful for you! Happy knitting
These are the clearest instructions I have seen. Thank you!!
So glad to hear that! Thanks for watching! :)
I was having a difficult time with the part where you tug on the yarn to create a "double" stitch. After watching closer, I realized the yarn was wrapped around my needle in a loop compared to the "up and over" look that your stitches had. I slipped the stitches the opposite way in order to correct this and was then able to achieve the "double" stitch after tugging on the yarn. Thank you for a close up view and now I'm going to take a dive into the best way to wrap yarn around my needles when I do knit/ purl stitches. Thank you again and all the best!
You are the perfect teacher ever 🎉
That’s so kind! Thank you :)
Short, clear and efficient tutorial. Now I understand. Thank you so much!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
Thank you. I read the instructions several times but couldn’t visualize it. Your video made it so clear!
That makes me happy to hear, thank you!
Thank you so much. I was so confused by other tutorials on this.
I'm so glad it was helpful Nansi :)
I was looking for continental in the round german short rows. Glad I found you! So clear and precise
Thank you Nadine :)
Thanks for this Quick & to the Point GSR tutorial - Finally 🎬 I understand.
I’m so glad it finally clicked for you!
Thanks! ❤️
Fantastic tutorial! Many thanks, have just successfully completed my first attempt at Short rows in the round.😄
Yay! I'm glad you conquered short rows!
You just walked me through my first attempt at German short rows, and it was a success! Thank you so much! You have a new subscriber :)
That’s wonderful to hear! So glad you were able to get it! ❤️
One of the best tutorials I've seen. Thank you ❤
Thank you. You made it seem so easy.
I'm so glad, thank you!
Beautifully demonstrated. Thank you!!
Thank you! ❤️
That was a very clear explanation. Thank you so much for this video :-)
Thanks this is great! It's hard to find tutorials in the continental style.
Thank you! I'm so glad you found it helpful :)
This was quick and concise. Thank you so much!
Yay, i'm glad to hear it :)
Great tutorial! What yarn are you using in this video?
Thank you! I can’t be 100% sure, but I think it’s explorer knits and fibers Rockies DK in “ochre”
Thank you for sharing! This was very helpful, and you made it easy to understand. ❤
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Fabulous tutorial. At last I get it!
Great to hear it finally clicked :)
Thank you for quick and clear tutorial video. I have been knitting for almost 39 years and never used short row knitting. I have a pattern I am stumped on because it says to slip stitch but doesn't mention short row knitting at all. I asked for help on a knitting group and was told I needed to work short rows. Why doesn't the pattern state that? All it says is to slip stitches. Your video has helped me to not have to change neck style on pattern. Thank you!
I'm so glad it was helpful Suzette
Excellent video, thanks so much!
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well done - clear and easy to follow
Thanks!
Great video! This is the best one I've found, especially since it's in Continental. I just subscribed and "liked".
Thank you so much Cathy :)
Dear Blue Mouse, thanks a bunch.
Happy to help, thank you!
Exactly what I needed. thank you so much! :)
Perfect instruction. Thank you.
Nicely done!
Thank you :)
Great explanation!
Thank you
Thank you so much, I finally understood
So happy to hear it finally clicked for you :)
Great tutorial! And what is that lovely yarn you’re using? Really like the colour 😊
Thank you :)
Uhm, I can't be fully sure. But, my best guess is either Autumn & Indigo worsted yarn. OR Explorer Knits and Fibers worsted. Sorry, I can't say for sure though.
And what is this good for! I went to Germany when I was 18 and came back to Ireland when I went into early pension bur this is the first time I hear of this...crochet is much easier to learn.
Thank you, very helpful xx PS loved your "What's Wrong...." video a couple of weeks back. Now subscribed and following you xx
Nice and clear, no "aaa" or "mmm" etc. Thank you!
thank you! I always try to cut as much of my filler words as possible
For in the round short rows, once you complete all your short rows, is that when you the all the stitched in the round? So basically you turn for all your short rows back and forth, then knit all your stitches? I am knitting a bottom up Ragland in the round and want to shape the back for an inch and my gauge is 8 rows per inch. Bc of this video I think I understand it but i wanted to make sure again. 🙏🙏
Yep, that sounds right! You work back and forth for a bit (usually about 1" for shaping in sweaters) and then you continue working in the round again to resume your regular sweater pattern.
This is the best ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! ❤️
So say you knit all of your double stitches in a round on the right side, is there going to be holes? It’s the problem I was having with standard short rows and was getting frustrated with it.
You shouldn't get any holes, as long as you work the DS as a normal stitch you should be good. I've never had holes with this method, it's why I love it so much it really is nearly invisible unless you're looking hard for it.
The Blue Mouse Knits thank you!! Went with shadow wraps but will def remember this for next time.
Did not get the bit about stopping before you get to the DS, then you knitted into it - how did you do that if you stopped before you got to it???
Hi, we knit into them on the final row to complete the short row section. At that stage you will have finished making DS (double stitches) and want to knit them normally to resume regular knitting. Hope that helps
Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing.
Very clear tutorial.thanks. already subscribed.
Thank you :)
Thank you , very clear x❤
Thank you :)
great tutorial, will watch again!! easy to follow!!
Thanks!
I’m gonna be bad a$$ once I get this worked out in my head!
Thank you 😊
So you knit this back and forth? For how many rows? And when it’s done you continue your work in the round like normal?
Hi, yeah you knit back and forth for as many rows as your pattern tells you to. And when it's done you do continue knitting in the round as normal. The amount of rows needed for short row shaping depends on the project that you're making and the shaping that you want to create
Right to the point, thank you!
Thank you! Glad you found it helpful
Very easy to understand. Thank you
I'm so glad, thanks!
LOVE THIS VIDEO, REALLY HELPFUL!
I'm so happy to hear it!
very very helpful...thank you
I'm so glad, thank you
Thank you for this easy to understand tutorial. I'm about to knit my first top down sweater and the pattern uses W&T for the shaping, can I use German Short Rows instead?
Thank you :)
I think you can substitute them, but you might have to ask the designer if that will change anything first. The placement of the turns might be a bit different if there's a stitch pattern to follow instead of just stockinette. Hope that helps
I love the needles....what are they please?
Chiaogoo
Chiaogoo Red Lace Needles, my favorite :)
If a pattern just says work a GSR what should I do?
They probably mean work a DS (double stitch). Hopefully it says work X amount of stitches and work a GSR (meaning a DS)
@@TheBlueMouseKnits I undid all of the work and chose a different pattern thank you for the help tho😭❤️
Thanks 🤗🤗🤗🫂🫂😊
Most helpful! Thank you ever so much! 😘
Thank you, I'm so glad to hear it :)
PERFECT!!!
Thanks Nadine
Love it!
Thanks!!
Thank you 😊
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Thank you very much! for Sharing!😍😙
Happy to :) thanks!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 😻
Best instruction!!!
Thank you so much Jennifer :)
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I don’t understand the point
Short rows are used for a lot of things, but I see them most commonly used to make sweaters/tops fit better. They can create a more tailored fit for knitted clothes.
I cannot for the life of me understand or learn when an instructor is knitting continental style.
I know what you mean. This is video is pretty clear but I have to concentrate that bit extra as it's not the way I knit. Brain has to reconfigure the hands 😁
Thank you! You make it so easy to understand
So happy to hear that, thanks!