Short-Rows 5 Ways Online Workshop with Jennifer Dassau

Description

Knitted short-rows are a terrific way to add shaping and design details to your knit projects. Join designer and short-row master Jennifer Dassau and learn five different methods for working short-rows in your knitting (Wrap & Turn, Yarnover, German, Japanese, & Twin-Stitch). Jennifer discusses how and why short-rows are used and demonstrates each version in stockinette and garter stitch. She also discusses the merits and drawbacks of each method, and ends with what to keep in mind when choosing or substituting one short-row technique over another.

In this Online Workshop you’ll:

• Watch in-depth video instruction for 5 types of knitted short-rows

• See step-by-step illustrations for working each version, in both knit and purl

• Get advice on what short-row method to choose and how to substitute

Lesson Outline:

• Introduction

• Knitting Short-Rows Overview

• Wrap-and-Turn Short-Rows

• Yarnover Short-Rows

• German Short-Rows

• Japanese Short-Rows

• Twin-Stitch Short-Rows

• Additional Considerations and Substituting Short-Row Methods

• Conclusion

Techniques covered: 5 techniques for working short-rows including Wrap & Turn, Yarnover, German, Japanese, & Twin-Stitch.
Skill Level: Intermediate and up. Students should know how to knit and purl.
Materials required: for practice swatches: Worsted weight yarn and size 7 knitting needles

Short Rows 5 Ways Online Workshop Includes:

• Discussion board: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, and express your inspirations.

• Gallery: Share images of your work where you can give and receive feedback from fellow students

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• Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.

• Video Lessons: Run Time ≈ 82 minutes

About the Instructor:
Jennifer Dassau is known for using engaging construction and modern shapes to create beautiful, wearable knitwear designs. Inspired by fashion, art, and writing, she designs garments and accessories that are intriguing and patterns that are delightful. In addition to the short-row designs for which she is best known, Jennifer also creates fresh, modern stranded colorwork patterns.