How to work wrap and turn short rows in garter stitch

Learn how to work wrap and turn short rows when working in Garter Stitch (where all rows are knit). This is similar to working short rows in stockinette stitch but with a few important differences.

[@paulboyle7095]

Well done. I searched for my wife for 30 minutes but would not give up. Thank you.

[@user-lm5pp8og1k]

I have watched many tutorials on this subject, and this is the only one that has made sense. Thank you.

[@vivianpowell1732]

This tutorial is quite helpful because most of the KZbin tutorials on wrap-and-turn techniques are done using stockinette stitch samples instead of garter stitch samples. There's a difference between working wrap-and-turns on stockinette and working them on garter stitching. A lot of knitters have been making the Half+Half Triangles Wrap featured by Purl Soho over the last couple of years, and that pattern is worked in all garter stitch but also has some wrap-and-turns. This video helped me see exactly how to work the wrap-and-turns on my Half+Half Triangles Wrap.

[@sarahjones291]

Lol. Half + Half Triangles is why I'm here.

[@SN-sz7kw]

Best demo ever! Love your channel. Thanks for the clarity w/out all the faffing about. 😊💗

[@kukulidouce2014]

NOW...! FINALLY...! I have seriously embedded this wonderfully explained video in my brain...!!! I knit almost everything simple, as for babies or children, in garter stitch and was, most of the time, confused as of when or how it looks or whatever...! Thank you so very much...

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you!

[@user-gn8ql6vp5r]

Thank you so much😢❤❤ I've been looking for videos of rap and turn on garter for the past few months, but I couldn't find anything shot by a Korean I accidentally searched in English and found your video and this video is my salvation Thank you sooooo much❤❤

[@susanhartle299]

Hi Elizabeth, I just wanted to thank you very much for your video on wrap and turn Short Rows. Your explanations were so easy to understand along with your slow visual techniques. I am really happy I found your Site. Now I am able to get my project started ! Take care!

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

I’m so glad it was helpful Susan! ❤️

[@bobbieb.2795]

Thank you SO much, Elizabeth, for this easy-to-understand video with your detailed description in slow-motion! 👍😀

[@loopbackaddress1763]

deep bow of appreciation and thanks! so clear, and slowly paced. just what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@user-gn8ql6vp5r]

This video taught me the perfect rap and turn🥰 Thank you so much❤❤

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you!! ❤️

[@SuddenUpdraft]

Wow! This is so helpful! I’ve been knitting for years, but I just couldn’t figure it out.

[@robinnichols6186]

So clear! 😊

[@CodeMom]

Thank you this was so helpful!🥰

[@suetupper9162]

Thank u!!

[@judygrayson7896]

Just started your Happy Harvest Cowl. Fun!

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

Yay! So glad you like it :)

[@amandaoluna8500]

I wanted to check with you, is picking up the wrap the same procedure in both knit and pearl? Thanks for the vid!

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

Hi there - it is different. Here's my video that should help with that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZSlY5WdhaqXadE

[@carla109]

I appreciate this video so much. My confusion comes in creating short rows to make wedges for coasters or dishcloths. For example, if I cast on 8 and then am instructed to only knit the first 7 stitches and turn and knit back, what stitches would I be wrapping? The pattern does not call for wrap and turn, but the loose holes are so obvious.

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! In regards to your question about the coaster pattern, I'm thinking they are using the German short row technique because in that technique, you don't slip and wrap a stitch - you just turn the work and then slip a stitch and then tug the yarn up and over the needle. It sounds complicated but it's quite easy - I don't have a video for it yet (hopefully soon!) but here's a good video from Purl Soho you can check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2S2apaiaZyDj9k - I hope this helps! :)

[@carla109]

@@ElizabethSmithKnits thank you for taking time to answer my question. I appreciate the link for German short rows. I have done them before and liked them, but it's been a long time. 🙂

[@catherinewallace1175]

I am working on a pattern now where those holes are described as "decorative"--a feature, not a bug. After I have knit back a couple of rows the holes are not as enormous as they seem at first. But I still have my doubts . . .

[@clovelly1946]

Every demo for this is different,and I'm confused? Ten stitch blanket ??

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

I'm so sorry but I'm not familiar with the ten stitch blanket (it must be someone else's design), so I'm not sure I can be much help! That pattern may have you work your short rows differently depending on the stitch pattern used.

[@glazedtalons]

are all short row patterns knit on double pointed needles?

[@ElizabethSmithKnits]

Short rows can be worked on any type of needle - I tend to knit them the most on circulars (working back and forth). Another video that might be helpful to see is this one where I work short rows in a sweater for shoulder shaping (this is my most common use for short rows). I hope it help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2LOfaurZsl0r8k

[@glazedtalons]

@@ElizabethSmithKnits thank you!