What does getting in the short rows mean?

When someone uses the phrase “down to the short rows” the sense is one of conclusion or getting near the end. So when a political race gets down to the short rows then all the stops are pulled out and things can get quite ugly.

What are German short rows?

German Short Rows

• German Short Rows are one of our favorite methods to add shaping and dimension to your knitted fabric.
• Short rows are partial rows of knitting worked over a portion of your stitches to add extra height in a specific area.

How do you count short rows?

To calculate the number of sets of smaller segments, subtract the number of larger segments from the total number of segments in your short rows. Example: =7-4 gives a result of 3 out of the 7 total segments worked at the smaller stitch count.

What does GSR mean in knitting?

I like techniques that are straightforward and easy to remember. The German Short Row (GSR) technique is one of my favourite short rows method. GSR has many steps, but the execution is extremely easy and effective.

How do you add a short row to a pattern?

Steps for Lower Back Short Rows: Place stitch markers at each side to mark the front and the back of the sweater. Begin the first short row by working across the back of the sweater to the stitch marker. Knit 10 stitches past the stitch marker. Wrap & Turn (or do any short row method of your choice).

What is a row in knitting?

Left to right on a needle is one row. a row is made up of however many stitches. As you knit, you create row after row stacked on top of each other, so counting rows is counting the number in that stack. Hope that helps you.

What are Japanese short rows?

Japanese Short Rows are an alternative method of creating short row shaping if the wrap and turn method does not suit you. This technique can be used to great effect on a stockinette stitch fabric, or in places on your knitted item where you’re looking for as subtle a short row as possible.

What is m1rp knitting?

Make 1 Purlwise (m1p) is a very useful technique when you’re increasing on the purl side of the fabric. By simply purling into the front loop versus the back loop, m1p leans right or left on the knit side of the fabric, imitating the look of the usual knitwise m1R (make 1 right) and m1L (make 1 left).