Japanese Short Rows

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Green swatch on the needles that clearly shows the top row is at an angles to all the rest because of short rows.

Japanese short rows are my favourite method for working short rows. They use less yarn than the wrap and turn method, resulting in an almost invisible turn.

Need a pattern to practice this new technique? Try out the Ebb & Flow blanket from my book, Tempest. It’s the perfect beginner’s project for practicing short rows.

Cozy blanket with graceful curving lines available in three sizes.

Ebb & Flow blanket knitting pattern (baby, lap, throw) by Holli Yeoh | Tempest book

 

Eventide was also mentioned in the video. The shoulders and back neck are shaped using short rows.

Eventide chevron pullover knitting pattern by Holli Yeoh | Tempest book

 

Japanese short rows can be substituted in any pattern that calls for the wrap and turn (W&T) technique.

Patterns that use this technique

Woman sitting on rocks with legs crossed, wearing a cozy knitted bomber sweater. 5 Point Bomber
Tunic length fitted cardigan with mosaic stitch patterns. Aquitaine
Child's pullover with self-patterning yarn used on sleeves, intarsia squares on front and for stranded corrugated ribbing. Avery Big Kid
Buttoned sweater coat with an open collar, belt, set-in sleeves, and textured rib pattern. Belted Coat
Front view of a buttoned, circular yoke cardigan with a multi-coloured slip stitch pattern around the yoke. Cloisonné
Cozy blanket with graceful curving lines available in three sizes. Ebb & Flow
Pullover with striped chevron stitch pattern worked in different yarns. Eventide
Ribbed pullover with cables on upper chest and running across the shoulder and down the sleeve. Fisherman’s Rib Pullover
Galileo Cardigan
Drop shoulder pullover with split high-low hem and cabled checkerboard pattern. Game Theory
Woman holding the fronts of a long textured cardigan and hugging them to herself and creating a dynamic collar. Hattie
Child's v-neck pullover worked in modular strips with self-patterning yarn. Jamie
Smiling woman wearing round-necked cardigan in purple hand-dyed yarn; crossed arms show three-quarter length sleeves. Little Basic Cardi: DK
Woman wearing round-necked cardigan in purple hand-dyed yarn with bright pink button bands and neck band. Cardigan has pockets lined in bright pink. Little Basic Cardi: Worsted
Buttoned cardigan worked from centre bands out on front with lace motif. Philodendron
Baby sweater with cross front and edged in bold colour. Rain City Baby
V-neck child's cardigan with pockets and colourful bands of garter stitch at seams and edging. Rain City Kid
Double-breasted sweater jacket with herringbone texture on one front. Sawteeth
Baby/Child's hockey jersey pullover laid flat on ice with hockey puck. The Sweater
Comfortable fit, non-gendered pullover with textured shawl collar. Wickaninnish
Tunic length linen pullover with decorative stitches across upper body and sleeves which are knit in one piece. Yunagi

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