Mastering Knit Short Rows: Four Techniques, One Swatch

About this experience

Class Schedule: Saturday, October 4 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Class Instructor: Heather Swan a.k.a. The Yarn Queen

Short rows are a powerful shaping tool in knitting—perfect for adding curves, angles, and customized fit to your projects. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn four different short row methods and create a wedge-shaped swatch in stockinette stitch that lets you compare how each technique looks and feels.

We’ll cover:

• Turn
• Wrap & Turn (classic and versatile)
• German Short Rows (easy to memorize and smooth)
• Japanese Short Rows (neat and minimal)

By the end of class, you’ll have a side-by-side sample that highlights the differences in texture and finish, giving you the confidence to choose the best method for your next project.

Homework: Please complete prior to class

• Cast On 24 Stitches
• Row 1: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, Knit to end
• Row 2: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, Knit to end
• Row 3: Slip 1 stitch purlwise, Knit to end

Supplies to Bring

• Cascade 220 (or similar worsted weight yarn)
• US 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
• Locking stitch markers and tapestry needle

Supplies purchased at Yarncom for this class will receive a 10% discount. *some exclusions apply

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner – Students should be comfortable knitting, purling, and working basic increases/decreases.

This is NOT an absolute beginner class. Please be aware that class time will not be spent on reteaching the aforementioned prerequisites.

Ages: 15+

Class Minimum: 2 Students

Class Maximum: 15 Students

If class minimum is not met by 48 hours before class start, class will be cancelled. Registrants will be contacted via phone and/or email, and refunded the full class fee to their original form of payment.

Class Policy

The schedule presented is the available time for the instructor. If you are unable to attend a class session, a 1:1 lesson can be scheduled at an additional cost.

Yarncom must be notified a minimum of 48 hours before the first session begins if you will not be attending. Refunds will not be available for cancellations within 48 hours of the first session.

Credit card refunds for cancellations are available with a $15 administration fee.

Store credit refunds for cancellations are available at no additional fee. The credit will be added to your customer profile.

You may reschedule your class up to 48 hours before the first session if the class is offered at another time.

Exceptions at management discretion.