How To Knit German Short Rows In The Round

[@MOLLIMEDIA]

I have a little tip to add to this tutorial. When turning from the knit side to the purl side, before you slip the stitch to the right needle, place yarn in back before slipping the stitch (as if to knit). Then pull the yarn up from the back, over the needle to tighten the slipped double stitch. This keeps the GSR stitches symmetrical. I just learned this after 10 years of wondering why one side my sock heels looked different from the other.

[@mayflowerlace]

Thank you!

[@lauramartens5516]

By far the best description of how to make a German Short row, I can’t tell you how much this has helped me. I really made a mess of things with past tutorials that were not as easily understood. Thank you!!!!!

[@flynnknit]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful! 🥰

[@DelusionalUnicorn]

Ditto!

[@pinlee2177]

Hi, thank you so much for your we’ll explained tutorial. Can I go ahead and finished my short row then do Ragland after? Or can you kindly do a video on short row and at the same time Ragland increases for sweater.

[@karindoorn6775]

De eerste keer dat ik het snap! Maar hoe moet je de short roos breien als je top down breit en de achterkant van je sweater iets hoger wil hebben dan de voorkant

[@kasiak.444]

Plus one to this! It’s my fourth SR tutorial but the first that explained it to me! So thank you very much! ❤

[@stella-1]

I'm very new to knitting and could never find a clear instructor who could teach this. So THANK YOU so much for this very informative tutorial. 👏 ❤

[@flynnknit]

@@stella-1 Love this! Thank you for your kind words. 🥰

[@rachelmcgarry8986]

This is the BEST German short rows tutorial I've seen. Now I finally know what to do. Thank you. 😊

[@wizlearning2253]

Thank you SO MUCH!!! I’ve pretty much figured out a dozen ways how NOT to do this and your video is the first one that completely made sense. 💗

[@flynnknit]

Yay! That makes me so happy! Thank you.

[@elizabethphilpot-davis2358]

wonderful!!!! i finally got it!

[@franceslopes7922]

You are a born teacher! I have been trying to figure this method out forever and then I found your video. Thank you so very, very much!

[@flynnknit]

You’re so welcome. 🥰

[@mangobatgirlmango]

Fantastic tutorial. Now feeling confident to give it a go!

[@bevjubenville2634]

The most informative tutorial I’ve seen on German short rows….thank you, you’ve taken out the confusion.

[@amonaelder9178]

Thank you so very much. For the first time, I have successfully knitted several samples of German short rows and am now about to do the shaping on the back neck of my first ever top down pullover. A truly excellent tutorial. 👏 😊

[@flynnknit]

@@amonaelder9178 Yay! This makes me so happy! Good luck with your sweater. 😊

[@Jacobpdx]

I have watched I swear 8k videos 😄 I swear and THIS is what I was looking for. Someone to explain why and theory vs just "do this". Thank you so much. I know everyone says they're easy, but I've really been struggling with my first GSR socks. I'm not new to knitting, but have never done this technique. You're a wonderful teacher!

[@flynnknit]

Awww, thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy you found it helpful! 🥰

[@missbrooks6659]

The colors of the yarn and needle you chose for this video along with your verbal explanation were so helpful for me to understand this process! Count me in as very happy that you made this video! Thank you so much!

[@flynnknit]

Yay! I’m so glad! Thank you. 🥰

[@heatherbryant4527]

This was so helpful! One of the best I have seen. I think I finally understand short rows! ❤

[@arezouha3771]

The best description I have ever seen about it, thank you so much 😊 🌷🙏🏼

[@flynnknit]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! 🥰

[@noradavid8275]

Phew! I finally got it. Your teaching was very clear. Thank you!

[@flynnknit]

Yay! Thank you so much! 🥰

[@dinam8934]

This tutorial was AMAZING!! Thank you for your clear explanations on WHY you were doing what you were doing, it helps so much!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@sarahcosta4882]

I finally understand the concept of German short rows!! This is the BEST tutorial I've seen yet!! Thank you for Great tutorial!!

[@OnedayDesigns]

You’ve done a really good and thorough job of describing German Short Rows in the round. Thank you.

[@flynnknit]

Thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful!

[@LibbyBailey-l4x]

Thank you So very much for this clear, concise and completely easy to follow tutorial. Out standing job of easing the confusion for the newbie.

[@flynnknit]

Thank you for your kind words! ❤️

[@maria.b.this.old.cottage]

Fantastic tutorial! I have kept myself from knitting some patterns because of this technique. Thank you for sharing :)

[@flynnknit]

Awww, thank you! It was definitely my goal to take away that scary factor. 🥰

[@elizabethhawkins1767]

This was so incredibly helpful. I was totally flummoxed by the instructions for my sweater. You made it so understandable. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@flynnknit]

@@elizabethhawkins1767 Yay! I’m so glad! Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥰

[@JacqueD75]

I am so excited to find your hats. For years I have been learning and knitting socks. I need small projects because I spend so much time in the hospital or physicians’ offices with my daughter. My arthritic hands need a rest from very tiny needles. Hats are small with lots of variety. It’s exciting to try knitting hats and being able to add color. I have ordered your book and I can hardly wait for it to come. I prefer to knit with circular needles and use mostly magic loop. I will purchase 16” larger knitting needles once I see which sizes you use the most. In reading a sample piece of your book, you mention 13 and 15 as the usual size. What is the usual type of yarn. I’ve only used fingering yarn for the last few years. I’ve never used anything beyond size 7 needles for slippers. Would I use more often a worsted weight or a DK weight? I purchase most yarn from Knit Pick. I mostly knit for the homeless and children in need. This would be great for special needs children as a prize. Or for homeless spending a night in a shelter. Any advice you have I would be grateful to receive. I’m 81 years young. And no longer able to drive. This is so perfect for me. Gives me a new purpose and excitement. I purchase yarn on sale. So I try to get a good amount of sale yarn 3 times per year in various colors. I like solids bright for everything except socks. Thank you so much for your lovely pictures and understandable instruction. Jacqueline Dooley, New Mexico

[@flynnknit]

@@JacqueD75 Awww, thank you! The needle sizes and yarn weights range in my book from hat to hat. Once the book arrives you’ll be able to see all of them and decide which one to make first! Thank you for your support. Enjoy the book! ❤️

[@boulbon08]

Finally I understand short rows, your explanations were the best! Thank you so much!

[@flynnknit]

@@boulbon08 Yay! You’re welcome! 🥰

[@Allison-lg8zx]

Well, you’ve explained this complicated process so perfectly!!! THANK YOU!!! I’m on my second sweater using German short rows (different patterns) and have been dreading this part, but now I feel like I have what I need to tackle. I loved that you used contrasting colors as it makes it much more tangible. Thank you again!!

[@7246maria]

The clearest explanation I've come across so far. I was intimidated at first, but after this video, i feel confident enough to start my project. Thank you so much ❤

[@elirods2786]

Great explanation, the drawing specially helped me visualize what I needed to do. Thanks!

[@Jacobpdx]

Me too!

[@lesleyleake7391]

Using a different colour yarn made all the difference in this demonstration.Thanks so much for fixing this knitting technique in my mind.😊

[@flynnknit]

You are so welcome!

[@JenArgan-h1m]

Thank you! This was lovely. The colours were helpful and I really appreciated the description of what we are doing and why at the beginning

[@AshleyLucas-f8w]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I watched several others, and this was the only one that made sense to me. The diagram was super helpful. I was able to shape my neckline.

[@flynnknit]

Yay! So great!

[@anthonymckeown6169]

I don't normally comment, but love, you are sent from above! First person if many videos to make it make sense. Working on a project and it's my first time encountering this. Thank you

[@joanneharvie4331]

Fabulous tutorial. You totally demystified German Short Rows for me. So clear and easy to understand. Thank you.

[@revtastic]

Thank you so much for the drawing, I finally understand what this is all about now. The different colour yarn was really helpful too! I feel I can do this now, you're a great teacher 🎉

[@peaches7551]

Thank you! Omg, I have watched tons of tutorials and yours to me is the best. Nice job. Not so scary now.

[@indiemaya]

Thank you so much. This was THE video that got me through German short rows without error. Fantastic instruction.

[@flynnknit]

This makes me so happy to know! Thank you! 🥰

[@lorielove7046]

Wow! The perfect tutorial. Honestly I have had this beautiful yarn ready to go with a pattern I didn’t understand the mechanics of. Thank you for the enlightenment.

[@flynnknit]

🥰🥰🥰

[@lwright622]

Thank you so much! I have been searching for a video that I could understand regarding learning how to knit German Short Rows. I am in the process of knitting my first sweater and one of the first things I came across after the neck was German Short rows. I made it through step by step with your video. Thank you again. I'm now a new subscriber to your channel.

[@flynnknit]

@@lwright622 Yay! So happy to hear this! Thank you! 🥰

[@karenm7197]

VERY GOOD!!! I've never knit a wearable and decided to make a top-down sweater for myself. (knit in the round) The pattern provided another YT to watch for German Short Rows technique, but that was shown on straight needles. After watching that YT and then your instructions, I UNDERSTAND!! and now feel confident I can do this! THANK YOU

[@snkssd_]

Best video on short rows in the round hands down.

[@ChristinaS-k4k]

Thank you sharing this! I'm about to start my first top-down raglan sweater with German short row shaping, and I almost chickened out! Starting out with the diagram was just perfect - by the time I got to the end of the video I felt much less poultry-like. You rock!!!

[@flynnknit]

@@ChristinaS-k4k Awww, love hearing this. Thank you so much for your kind words and happy knitting with your sweater!

[@fluffysheridan9020]

Yes!!! Thank you so much, your drawing really made this SO clear for me, no other tutorial made sense!! Thank you!

[@simpleparka]

So comprehensive and clear, amazing video!!

[@victoriamcintosh5122]

Thank you so much for this visual, now I get how the German short rows work!

[@marina2647]

Thank you for this video! I had been struggling with a certain pattern calling for short rows, but you explained it so well!

[@flynnknit]

Oh I’m so glad it helped! 🥰

[@MG-nm4tz]

Wow!! you are a wonderful teacher!!!!

[@karenoleman6887]

THANK YOU!!! I never understood what short rows were for or how they worked until your DIAGRAM!!! Now I get it and feel confident to try my first sweater!

[@flynnknit]

🙌🙌🙌

[@susanmartinez1485]

Hi, this is incredibly helpful! I am knitting my first Summer Tee and it suggests using German short. It is optional but I feel why not learn it now? I am a person that can’t stand the neck part of a shirt right up against my throat. I have watched several KZbin videos to try and understand why I am doing what I am doing. Your explanations are very easy to understand and the different yarn colors helped me tremendously. I have subscribed to your channel to see what other helpful videos you have and will have. Thank You!

[@dianekurzontkowski705]

Thanks!

[@flynnknit]

@@dianekurzontkowski705 Awww, thank you so much for your support! ❤️❤️❤️

[@orrteri]

Thia video is great! The two colors- drawing and how you explain🎉. Thank you for this! I was going to try Japanese short rowa which were mentioned in the pattern but this is the first video that made sense at all so using this! Subscribing to you chanel now! ❤

[@flynnknit]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so glad you found the tutorial helpful! 🥰

[@Cynthia2v]

Thank you for this tutorial. I’m working on a top down sweater that uses the GSR and I could not understand why I had some holes. I’m not against ripping back my work, I know it makes me a better knitter. Doing it again!

[@28natattack]

Wonderful clear demo, thank you!

[@flynnknit]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you! 🥰

[@conniedunfield7601]

Thanks great clear concise instructions. I'll listen to you again.

[@rebalspirit]

This was really helpful. I couldn't figure out how to resolve the short rows that keep getting longer until I watched your tutorial. My pattern is the same longer short rows patterning and I was getting so confused by other tutorials because their short rows were getting shorter and my head was about to explode. Thank you! ❤

[@flynnknit]

@@rebalspirit Oh I’m so glad! Yay!

[@rebalspirit]

@flynnknit - Hi Courtney. So I've done my short rows on my first two summer sweaters. I'm working in the round in stockinette. My resolved short row turns look ugly on the stockinette (RS) side of the work. The stockinette stitches don't create a straight line from round to round, there are small holes (my turns are staggered, not stacked) and there are bumps on the RS. My saving grace is that the turns go from the under arm to the back as the short rows lengthen and the wedge is created in the sweater front. But it bugs me that it looks so ugly/sloppy. As I viewed your video again, a number of questions arose. 1) how far over should the double stitch be pulled? Is it only half way around the needle or all the way around til it touches the back side of the row? 2. If the ds isn't tight enough, is this the cause of the wonky row line? 3) Is a loose ds responsible for the small holes after the ds is resolved? Is this why I've got a bumpy looking right side? 4) the first short rows turn ends up with the ds on the purl side. But is it correct that it's resolved on the stockinette side of the fabric as I come back on the next stockinette row (row 3 of gsr). Finally, I cannot find a gsr tutorial video that shows what the back side of a ds looks like as it's created. Can you clarify what both sides of the ds look like before moving on? Can you suggest solutions to my jagged stitch line as I resolve the ds in each round/row? Will blocking help? Does the yarn fiber and weight make a difference?

[@rebalspirit]

​​@@flynnknit- hi again Courtney. I pulled out some scrap yarn and worked a 30 stitch back and forth gsr gauge. I've figured out why my stitch line isn't straight at the ds turn. That's due to the shaping and bending of the fabric due to the short rows. Duh 😅😅. My fabric didn't look as sloppy at the turn point, although it is a noticable worked ds. I still await some affirmation about the turn and ds. But I think I got a bit more confidence and an answer about practice, practice, practice. Thanks for listening.

[@adriennerichter8971]

An excellent explanation. I will try to remember how to do this in the future.

[@marshaness1101]

This was so clear!!! And very helpful!! Thank you!

[@margarethood5595]

Best tutorial. Thank you.

[@flynnknit]

Awww, thank you! So glad you loved it! 🥰

[@naturebound1064]

Finally a clear tutorial on GSRs! Thank you! So helpful! I can continue on now on my project. Relief. 😊 Quick question…what is the purpose of the GSR if we knit or purl those two legs together? Is it just so a hole doesn’t appear?

[@flynnknit]

Yay! So glad the tutorial was helpful. 🥰 And yes, you want to resolve that double stitch by knitting/purling the two legs together to close up any gap and keep your fabric nice and tidy.

[@naturebound1064]

@@flynnknit My GSRs came out beautifully thanks to your clear explanation! 😍

[@flynnknit]

@@naturebound1064 You just made my day! Yay! 🥰🥰🥰

[@freya1735]

this video was just what I needed!! thank you so much xxx

[@lissyniña]

Wish I would have seen this video when I was making my sweater. I made a top down sweater without a pattern just on measurements and did some short rows on the shoulder. I did them backwards starting long Row first to a shorter row and when I came back around to resolve the right side double stitches, for some reason they looked a little wonky they kind of stick out on the fabric unfortunately. Lesson learned! Thanks I will use this in the future

[@faribayagoobian7721]

Great description . Thank you so much 🙏🏼🌹👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@stephaniecooper1556]

This is such a great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@marydiamond3322]

Great tutorial. I’m attempting a neck down sweater. I did a butterfly shawl years ago and it almost did me in. The only thing I remember is having to go to the library so I would not be distracted!

[@DonnaGreensladea]

Excellent tutorial.

[@taniabeasley8791]

Amazing. You have made this so easy... best video tutorial :)

[@flynnknit]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@alisakhan1252]

This is SO helpful. Thank you!!

[@flynnknit]

Oh I’m so glad you like it. Thank you! 🥰

[@pattyjones657]

I started a sweater with 96 stitches and I’m just not calculating it correctly so it looks symmetrically. I’m ready to give up because I’ve ripped it over and over again. I really like your method, and your video makes it look easy. Can you please guide me with your expertise on what calculations you think I should use for a 96 stitch raglan sweater top down in the round? Or how would I calculate it.? This pattern doesn’t have german short row, and I know I wouldn’t like how it would lay. I want the back to go up at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches. I would be so grateful to to you, if you can help me out. If you can’t, I understand. Maybe you can guide me to where I could find directions for this calculation? I’ll be anxiously awaiting for your response. 😊❤️🧶

[@ThEhObBiT1959]

I’m totally with you on this one , haven’t a clue how you work out the numbers. I want to make a sweater for myself, have knitted kids top/down sweaters but didn’t include the German short rows as patterns didn’t mention them. Do you divide the back sts in half towards the sleeves? At my wits end 😥

[@ClareHarrison-vz6bw]

With raglan, your beginning of round marker is probably at the back shoulder. For German short rows you have to place a different marker in the middle of the back of the sweater and work your short rows around that. So when you are at the beginning of round marker, calculate (from your stitch count) where the middle of the back is and knit around to that point. Place a different coloured marker for middle of back. Then do German short rows section following this useful video.

[@ClareHarrison-vz6bw]

The middle of the back is the mid point between the raglan shoulder markers. The long section is the back, not the shorter section which is the top of the sleeves/shoulder.

[@dcantu-paez4308]

I agree this is the best video that explains them. Thank you

[@flynnknit]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@LenaRHeinrich]

I'm confused... so to resolve double stitches created on the WRONG SIDE when encountered on the right side (as when knitting in the round), you simply purl them from the right side?

[@flynnknit]

@@LenaRHeinrich Hi there! I’m not totally sure I understand your question as short rows comprise a section of fabric worked flat as part of your larger project that is worked in the round. So you resolve the double stitches you encounter on the right side by knitting the two legs together and purling the two legs together on the wrong side when you encounter double stitches there. I hope this helps!

[@themoontomyconverses]

This was so so helpful! I'm knitting my first sweater and the pattern has us knitting short rows a quarter/third of the way around in the round, but instead of making a wedge, it somehow has us continually knitting in the round (I think it's doing the longer rows to shorter rows). I've been getting so lost because the counts are seemingly arbitrary, and this video just clarified what I'm actually doing (and also questioning why the pattern doesn't do it this simpler way lol). Thank you!!

[@jaclynloraso9330]

this was so helpful, thank you!!

[@DoraNathans]

Hi! This video is great. I am a little confused about my pattern instructions though. I'm doing the warm-up sweater by Espace Tricot, and it say Row 1: k to marker, sm, k3, work GSR. Row 2: *P to market, sm; repeat from * 3 more times, p3, work GSR Does this mean when that in row 1 when I do GSR I do it all the way back to the BOR marker? And then if so, when I start row 2 would I be going in the insane direction as I originally was in the beginning of row 1? Thanks so much!

[@flynnknit]

Thank you! I would just follow your instructions-knitting and purling from marker to marker. For my demo I used the beginning of round marker as my center point and no markers on either side so my specific example is different than your pattern instructions but the overall idea is the same. 😊

[@StefaniaM48]

Thank you for the video and for the explanations! Very helpful ❤

[@stilllookingfortreasure]

My problem is when I go back to knitting in the round. When I resolve a double stitch created from the pearl side, I got a little hole. How can we fix this

[@lizross1854]

excellent clear instructions. Thank you very much.

[@flynnknit]

So glad you found the tutorial helpful! 🥰

[@anitaprashar8657]

Very good tutorial, definitely underrated it better now

[@myhappyspace4533]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks so much

[@allisonforsman6657]

Do you always knit the same number of stitches after the stitch marker like you do in this video? I’m confused bc my pattern just says work 52 stitches, turn work, GSR, work 40 stitches turn.

[@flynnknit]

@@allisonforsman6657 Hi there! In many cases the short rows are symmetrical, but for some pieces they may not be. I would definitely follow the instructions in your pattern. 😊

[@alisakushnareva2738]

Amazing! Thank a lot! I was so stuck with it! Thanks !!!

[@flynnknit]

Yay! Glad you found it helpful! 🤗

[@jacquiedaoudi8370]

This was so helpful. Thank you

[@kidsgamegatt3171]

Thank you so much, that was easy and perfect much appreciated

[@kathystewart4488]

Thank you for demonstrating what has scared me. Now its not scary at all and I am about to attempt my first ever top down sweater.

[@flynnknit]

I’m so glad I helped take away the scary factor! Best of luck on your sweater! 🥰

[@Snaphappy26]

How do you do the last stitch when you do your first full round...I cant get it to look right at all.

[@flynnknit]

Hi there! Let me know more specifically what’s giving you trouble. The first full round you just knit as usual, resolving any ds’s when you come to them. 😊

[@Snaphappy26]

@@flynnknitthe first round when you come to the last ds it leaves a loose stitch and therefore a hole.. looks very sloppy.

[@flynnknit]

@@Snaphappy26 You just resolve that ds as you would with all the others. There should not be a hole since you knit both legs of the ds together. 😊

[@Snaphappy26]

I find mine does not work right. Perhaps because it was intended to be purled? I did find a video that explains a way to do it but it still wasn’t great.

[@DanielCollins-tq8nh]

Excellent explanation! Thank you a gazillion!

[@deemorris9487]

Super tutorial, thank you.

[@mila9269]

Thank you! Now I understand how to do short rows❤

[@flynnknit]

Yay! So glad!

[@DR-ee5ul]

Excellent video. Thank you so much.

[@jjnewcomer4745]

Wow. Very good lady You explain very well so thing I can do it ♥️♥️

[@harrietlangley5406]

Thank you so much. This really helped me!

[@Knotty_Stitchess]

Omg thankyou so much whew this was a lifesaver

[@flynnknit]

Oh, yay! So glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@tourmaline9]

Thank you.

[@GrandmaY]

very helpful, thank you!

[@makeyourselfathome6826]

Very helpful. I understand now. Thank you.

[@SBama-r9p]

Thank so much.very helpful

[@cynthiamcdowell-buchanan3550]

This was very helpful.

[@susannamclaren2561]

Why do you have to do the double stitch? Can’t work out what its purpose is !

[@hongandinnaim5833]

Thank you so much❤❤❤

[@jjnewcomer4745]

I try and I got it ♥️♥️❤️❤️you the bast ♥️♥️❤️❤️

[@pathowes32]

Thank you I for your explanation

[@hannazientek1417]

Great Video thanks!

[@lindagauthier-morin9522]

r******Really you are the best to demonstrate SR _ your camera footage is perfect also*******

[@totes_muhh_goats]

Thank you for the visual. You made this less intimidating.

[@kt1pl2]

But I had holes and you're not having that problem.