Short Rows Wrap + Turn Tutorial

Short Rows Wrap + Turn Tutorial | Purl Soho

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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 our favorite is called a Wrap + Turn (wrp-t). This simple method prevents holes along the Short Rows and works well with many different stitch patterns.
04:32 Bonus Clip: How to Pick Up A Purl Wrap On The Knit Side
When working in the round, you may encounter a stitch that was wrapped on the purl (or wrong) side and needs to be picked up on the knit (or right) side. Here's how to pick up a purl wrap on the knit side...
Work up to the wrapped stitch.
Use the tip of the right needle to pick up the wrap, inserting the needle from front to back. Place the wrap onto the left needle. Note: If necessary, nudge the wrap so it is after the next stitch on the needle.
Next, slip the first sitch knitwise, then slip the wrap purlwise. Insert the tip of the left needle into the front legs of those two slipped stitches. Wrap your working yarn around the right needle to knit the two together.
The wrap will fall to the wrong side of your fabric... Nice!
Learn more about Short Rows Wrap + Turn here:
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@deblucero4685 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! After trying several videos on this technique, yours is the first one to take it step by step without chatting about everything under the sun. I love that you take it slow, very slow which makes it easy to follow. Thank you again for your video.

@magicalninjapixie 3 жыл бұрын

0:35 wr-t right side 1:45 wr-t wrong side 2:55 knit wrap 4:00 purl wrap

@Grassteeth 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@vegas1961 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The whole video was very clear and concise. The BONUS info at the end for picking up the wraps done on the PURL--side when encountered on the KNIT-side (as might happen when knitting in the round) was info I could not find anywhere else. Thank you so much.

@MsPatchouliOwl 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched several tutorials on short rows trying to figure out what to do and this is by far the most clear. Thank you.

@colleen2503 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve struggled with short rows (mostly picking then up) for a long time. This video is the best. Clearly described, easy to see. The bonus ending of picking up a purl wrap on the knit side is what I’ve been missing. It was just what I needed. Thank you!!!

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Colleen! Thank you!

@lb1049 5 ай бұрын

Yes! The picking up purl wrap on knit side (in the round) was what I needed and had such trouble finding.

@erniejofo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear demo. I can do the wrap and turn but boy was I struggling. Now it's clearer than ever.

@RomyDandelion 4 жыл бұрын

I finally got it! Thank you so much for your video. I had problems with short rows before but thanks to you I’m cautiously optimistic that I mastered them 😊

@jenniferblusk2778 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I watched four or so videos and phototutorials on wrap and turn. This was the most helpful and clear. I foudn picking up the wraps to be especially challenging to learn. I made a test swatch where I wrapped and turned several short rows in a row so I could practice repeatedly picking up the wraps on the knit side only. I replayed that part of the video (around the 2:55 mark) over and over again as I got the hang of it. Only then did I try the same approach to learn picking up wrapped stitches from the purl side. Before that I had been trying to learn both at once and was just getting confused. I think I got it now. Thanks for the video!

@ThatsRed 3 жыл бұрын

... so simple. I did this technique on a recent sweater just by reading instructions on the pattern but they didn’t include the bit about knitting the wrapped stitch with another stitch so I was left with unsightly holes. This video helps a lot. Thank you.

@karenwhite2601 Ай бұрын

A brilliant tutorial, thank you. I managed my first attempt at 'wrap and turn' short rows with no problems thanks to your clear and thorough explanations.

@isabellewalker7586 4 ай бұрын

This is the best explanation of w&t’s. Your explanations and visuals were so easy to follow. Thank-you soooo much!

@sandramalone9977 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, a few years since I've done wrap and turns, avoid doing them wherever possible 🙂 and had forgotten the 'special' way you had to pick them up to knit with other stitches; great reminder video, easy to follow and very well and simply explained - bravo.

@Kolllisto 2 жыл бұрын

Finally! A tutorial that makes it perfectly clear how to do these short rows. THANK YOU SO MUCH

@ginger4376 4 жыл бұрын

excellent demonstration. clear, concise, easy to follow!

@markiejsis4240 9 ай бұрын

This is the best most helpful tutorial I could find .. I’m making the Felix pullover and this video was super helpful and to the point. Thank you 😊

@miekeclaesen5393 3 жыл бұрын

Never liked knitting short rows until watching this tutorial. Game changer, honestly! 😁

@harriscolorado 4 жыл бұрын

This is a very clear tutorial, thank you, I’ll be watching this several times until it sinks in. Making toe up magic loop socks.

@Pluviophile218 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing toe up 2 at a time on 2 circulars. Great way to get 2 identical socks. This is going to help a LOT.

@judydickens1916 4 жыл бұрын

i am just learning this idea.. and you are clear in your explanation.. and showing which actual stitch etc.. before you do it .. Thankyou ..

@PhilosophyEd 4 жыл бұрын

What a clear and concise video! Thanks Purl Soho!

@PurlSoho 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@glazedtalons 2 жыл бұрын

You make it look very simple, easy and straightforward. Thank you 😊

@joanjudson6920 5 ай бұрын

What a clear instructional video on how to work short rows! Thank you so much!

@patwatson5106 4 жыл бұрын

Very clear tutorial. Perfect pace.

@noreenmcneely9261 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This was the best tutorial and simplest tutorial. I have seen on wrap and turn. Very clear and precise instructions. Thank you very much. It has been incredibly helpful.

@diademglow3429 7 ай бұрын

I just knit a short row by mistake after picking up my project and knitting the wrong side, I thought one side was longer and I was right. Very clever me, I just put another short row in to even it out. The wrap and slip helped to take care of that hole. Thanks!

@lieslnew8247 5 ай бұрын

Great demo. And love the bonus clip. Thx heaps.

@user-uf3xy8yn9z 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for being clear, explaining fully and keeping to the point!

@xboydykex 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So simple and well explained :)

@balwindergillsandhu4417 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this technique in a very clear way

@pillcounter01 4 жыл бұрын

Love it . I have looked at others but your's is very clear.

@donnajarvis9542 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant lesson

@sandraescauriazarubio9629 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation I really appreciate your tutorials.

@theresadowning1882 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent resource. Thanks for such clear instruction.

@laurarallios6929 Жыл бұрын

Invaluable tutorial!! I ,too, watched several other videos and they went so fast. It's as if they figured I already knew what I was doing. Thank you so much for going slow and explaining it so well!! I'm subscribing to your channel right now!

@PurlSoho Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Laura! We're glad to hear how helpful this tutorial was.

@joycestewart4893 Жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video I've seen on this subject. Thank you!

@shohrehsarem9571 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 sharing,very helpful!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜💜

@mrydjeski Жыл бұрын

Such a clear tutorial ❤️

@ushakumbhani2788 2 ай бұрын

Leaned new technique in knitting today, needed for hat, thank you.

@yorkshirenome Жыл бұрын

Really clear instructions and video too, thank you so much!

@R.E.A.L.23 Жыл бұрын

Ty ty ty I watched other videos and couldnt figure out the wrap and turn especially the pick up. I was ready to give up on my project...but thanks to this video I get it now!

@AccrochezVosAiguilles 4 жыл бұрын

So clear! Thank you!

@suephillips432 3 жыл бұрын

by far the best tutorial on this!

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sue!

@ruthmaxwell60 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 👌. 🐢

@ThePamrip Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks for this video! It took me 2 tries, but I did it! I appreciate the help

@louisewyatt4510 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous tutorial many thanks for sharing

@jeanhowell1311 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh, I love Purl Soho!

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jean!

@julieb7785 2 жыл бұрын

Intelligent and to the point. Thank you.

@noriskern7385 Жыл бұрын

Excelent explanation. Thanks

@bejai1962 4 жыл бұрын

I just did my best wrap & turns EVER!!!!

@PurlSoho 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that!!

@stevehammaker8644 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I didn't know the technique, but the video was excellent - no worries. Thanks so much!

@mauriziopiazzini2324 2 жыл бұрын

im very delighted on this tutorial...

@elisabethslinkard8855 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhhkay, I had these worked up as so much worse in my mind. Found a sweater pattern (well actually multiple) that used them in the neckline area. Finally understanding as I go, thanks for the tutorial!!!

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Happy knitting!

@amandarhuff 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I can understand now. My pattern has puff stitches to so I got a little lost. 😅💜

@NewSkiwi 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@zoegilmour7854 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very clear tutorial - I just did this for the first time and it worked beautifully.

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for writing, Zoe! Glad to know it was helpful - happy knitting!

@juliettetholey5582 3 жыл бұрын

you're amazing thank you so much!!!

@leighcraig1091 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Purl SoHo for this clear, precise, well- moderated tone demonstration. I don’t do short rows that much, but I always return for a review when I do. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. Leigh

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Leigh! Happy knitting!

@amberm4181 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@janettewalker594 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent . 👍

@Suusie823 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@tanyoung_kim 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. I have a question on a circular short row for the neckline. Where does the short row starts? In other words, where does the first cast on stitch for the neckline go? Is it at center back or front? Or can this be any shoulder split point if you’re working on raglan?

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tanyoung! Typically it's closer to the center front when beginning a short row section for a neckline, but we always defer to the pattern you are using for specific locations! Hope this helps and thanks for writing!

@jennewrobo Жыл бұрын

❤Thank you

@slimysara7618 7 ай бұрын

What is the yarn you are using? It’s dreamy!

@sfillion8849 3 жыл бұрын

How to pick up a knit wrap on the purl side? I'm always making big holes.

@Dd-in6nt 5 ай бұрын

Great video! One question... you're showing with flat work, is it the same when using in the round needle? Thanks.

@PurlSoho 5 ай бұрын

Hello! Yes, short rows are the same when working in the round (the short rows themselves are always "rows" that are worked flat)!

@Pluviophile218 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am about to start a pair of 2 at a time toe up socks that employs a wrap and turn heel. It's the first time I'm doing this. ( I have made 2 at a time cuff down using a regular heel.) and this is a wonderful explanation of this type of heel. I'm anxious to learn this and your concise and complete explanation is perfect. Thank you! Why do some videos recommend using stitch markers? Also, is the second part of it (lifting the stitch below and knitting them together) called unwrapping the stitch?

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

We're so glad this tutorial was helpful! Some videos might recommend using stitch markers to be extra sure you remember which stitch you wrapped, but we've found it's pretty easy to tell just from looking. In answer to your second question, we just call that "knitting a wrapped stitch with its wrap," but your idea is great!

@Pluviophile218 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurlSoho Well, Unwrapping stitches is what my pattern from Antje Gillingham's book calls it. That terminology confused me a little and I wondered if I needed to learn another stitch.😳 but you cleared things up for me. Thanks!

@gccwang24 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen some videos where the wrap is done (on the knit side) starting with yarn forward, then slip, then yarn back. Is there a difference?

@PurlSoho 4 жыл бұрын

Not a huge difference as it creates the wrap in the same fashion, but we prefer this way because your working yarn is in the correct position once you turn the work. Try both and see which you prefer, there's really no wrong way! Thanks for writing in!

@katrinehammer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very good tutorial. I am knitting a raglan sweater (in the round) with a moss stitch pattern, and would like to raise the back of the sweater using short rows. Is there any way to knit short rows without disrupting the moss stitch pattern? I can´t seem to find a way to make it work, because the short row turns seems to disrupt the pattern no matter what I do! Any tips would be very welcome :) NB: The moss stitch pattern = *Round 1 & 2: K1, P1 til end of the round. Round 3 & 4:: P1, K1 til end of the round*.

@PurlSoho 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried using German Short Rows? Here's a link to our tutorial - thanks for writing in! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5mDbMadmZ20ias.html

@judybostick3934 4 жыл бұрын

What if the purl side is the right side as in reverse stockinette, how do you pick up the stitches?

@PurlSoho 4 жыл бұрын

Picking up a purl stitch is covered in this tutorial near the end in the "Bonus" section- take a look and happy knitting! www.purlsoho.com/create/short-rows-wrap-turn/

@hunnybSue 2 жыл бұрын

I am knitting socks, and this is the only video that shows how to pick up purl wraps on the right side. I did this but I have holes where I picked up the wraps.

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Small openings are common with Wrap + Turns. If you want a more-smooth look, we'd recommend trying German Short Rows. We have a tutorial here: www.purlsoho.com/create/german-short-rows/ Thanks for writing!

@melinaponton8738 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, super helpful! Just a question, if my pattern says K 30, w&t does that mean the w&t is done on the 31st stich or on the 30th? (my gut says 31st ☺️)

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

You got it! 31st! Thanks for writing!

@janicebest-nesbitt6455 2 жыл бұрын

That was my major concern. Thanks. I have watched all of these tutorials and this is the best one. Yes super helpful

@Grassteeth 3 жыл бұрын

is it bad that I need a crochet hook to knit and purl the wraps to their appropriate sides? I knit continental style, so maybe it is because I couldn't get the tension right to scoop the yarn through both loops? Thanks for this video!

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

We think what ever method works for you is the right method! It sounds like it could be a tension issue tho, maybe you'd like to try doing the German Short Row technique, which has a smoother transition and might add more tension to your knitting - here's a link! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l5mDbMadmZ20ias.html Happy knitting and let us know your thoughts!

@Grassteeth 3 жыл бұрын

@@PurlSoho thanks a lot! I’ll check it out!

@Evilimp000 3 жыл бұрын

On the third step, when you slip the stitch back to the LEFT needle from the right, does it matter if you're inserting the left needle in front or behind the stitch? Example, when you slipped the stitch back, on the knitside 0:53 you went into the back... Slipping back, on the purl side 2:06 you went into the front side/leg of the stitch. Is it twisting the stitch, if you slip it back into the stitch's front or back? Or does the stitch look the same no matter which side/leg you slip back with?

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! We think there may be a little camera work tricking these two moments, and we apologize for that! At both time stamps, Laura is slipping both stitches purl-wise, meaning she slips the stitch from right to left, without twisting. The way the camera focuses in on those moments shows her needle going behind the first stitch and in front of the second stitch, but in both cases, the stitches are slipped purl-wise. It's important to slip purl-wise for this technique because your aiming to to be as indiscreet as possible, and twisting your stitches would only highlight the turn. That first slipped stitch looks twisted, but it's just the angle of her needles. We hope this helps - and thanks for writing in!

@hollygage976 Жыл бұрын

I wish this made sense to me. I have several sweater patterns for my dog that calls for wrap and turn.

@PurlSoho Жыл бұрын

Hi Holly! If you have further questions about short rows, feel free to reach out to us at customerservice@purlsoho.com, and we'd be happy to help answer them!

@CraftMagick77 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a question. Do you pick up the wrap when you’re finished doing all of the short rows? Or do you hide them as you go along? Does it matter??

@emg9970 3 жыл бұрын

you pick up the wraps once you’ve finished all the short rows (:

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

@@emg9970 Thanks em!

@PurlSoho 3 жыл бұрын

Em's right! You'll want to pick up the wraps as you encounter them after finishing your short row section. But then again - there's no wrong way to knit, so if you like the look of a wrapped short row stitch - it's your knitting! Enjoy!

@alicehenley1328 2 жыл бұрын

You really need to do a video on wrap and turn on garter!!!!!! Because there is no purling on the half and half wrap since that is what most people are or did have trouble with!!!!

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alice! To work wrap + turn short rows in garter stitch, all you'll need to do is work the wrap + turn on the right (knit) side. It's the same technique whether stockinette or garter stitch!

@krisej31 11 ай бұрын

I need help. The pattern I'm following says k31 w+t, then the next row says p19 w+t. And so on. So now I have only been working on one side and not the other. (Starting every new row from the same end) So not semetrical stocking st like it's supposed to be since it alternates from knit to purl. Is the pattern wrong or am I just missing something? Am I supposed to turn the work again and knit across to start the next row? Pattern doesn't say anything about that. Neither do the yt tutorials I've been watching. I'm a beginner and don't have anyone to ask. It was labled an easy pattern.

@PurlSoho 11 ай бұрын

Hello! Would you mind sending us a link to this pattern, or a photo of the spot you need help with? It's useful for us to have more context to determine what might be going on. You can reach out to us at customerservice@purlsoho.com!

@Jay-dm3un 2 жыл бұрын

I’m really struggling with purling a wrap with its stitch. I keep getting extra stitches and I think it’s because I’m only bringing the needle through the stitch and not the wrap, so the wrap remains and adds a stitch onto the needles. But it’s just such an awkward movement. Any tips?

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay! It might help to think of purling the wrap with its stitch just like a p2tog. The working yarn must be brought through both loops before you can let the stitch fall off the left needle. It's definitely a slightly awkward motion, since the wrap sits lower down than the stitch, so I'd recommend taking it slowly and making sure the working yarn goes all the way through the wrap as well. Hope this helps!

@Jay-dm3un 2 жыл бұрын

@@PurlSoho Thanks so much, looking back I think I was probably doing it slightly wrong and putting the needle in knit-wise. Your video was really helpful and I'm hoping to use it to conquer this jumper pattern I've been stuck on for weeks!

@PurlSoho 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jay-dm3un Ah, that would definitely make things tricky! We wish you all the best moving forward in your project.

@Jay-dm3un 2 жыл бұрын

So it turns out I was going in the wrong way - I was picking up the wrap in a twisted fashion which meant there was a cross over of yarn instead of a clear hole for me to pull through. Glad to have finally figured this out using your video.

@mymagickalautisticjourney 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This is amazing and is going to help me understand how to knit your free pattern on your purlsoho page, Bandana Cowl. It's my next project. Thank you Erin:)