Part of my slow-motion series for very visual learners, slo-mo GSR. German Short Rows are a way to add shaping to knitting, and are often used in sock heels and toes. Many of my sock patterns use this technique. You can see my other slow-motion videos in this playlist. You can see my “regular speed” […]
Lace Socks Using German Short Rows
Pattern includes sizes for women, men, and kids. Pattern + links to a four-part video tutorial.
Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows
If you avoid knitting socks because you don’t like wraps & turns, this one’s for you, babe. Pattern includes link to a bonus video which explains how to work these socks using magic loop and two at-a-time.
German Short Rows
Plenty of knitters don’t like working wraps & turns when knitting short rows. German short rows are an alternative to w&ts that actually do their job and look good! In this video, I show you how to work them, and how to substitute German Short Rows for w&ts in patterns. Here is a link that […]
Judy’s Magic Cast-On Toe/German Short Row Heel
The second pattern in the Pick a Toe, Pick a Heel Series! You can see the entire playlist here. Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm – long circular or flexible double-points are recommended for this toe Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn […]
Tinking Short Rows
In this video I demonstrate how to “unknit” wraps & turns and German short rows to correct a mistake. The scarf on the mannequin is Celtic Cable Scarf, more info here. The yarn I used for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. The needles are Knitter’s Pride DPNs.
Fixing a Dropped German Short Row Stitch
In this video I demonstrate how to correct a dropped German Short Row stitch. My video on working German Short Rows (and substituting them in when a pattern calls for traditional wraps & turns) can be found here. The needles I’m using are Knitter’s Pride double-pointed needles. The yarn I’m using is Knit Picks Wool […]
Loaded German Short Row Socks
This pattern is called “Loaded” because I wanted to use all of the techniques folks have been asking for in a single sock pattern – two at-a-time, magic loop, toe-up, German short rows, fingering (sock) weight yarn, and sized for women and men. Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal. Sizes: Women and […]
Podcast Episode 254 – Knitting in the Car
Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get bonus episodes, perks, and entry into quarterly raffles. www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website – www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* April Code: […]
Podcast Episode 237 – Wild & Wooly
Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get bonus episodes, perks, and entry into quarterly raffles. www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! NEW WEBSITE – www.turtlepurl.com Check out their self-striping sock yarns. Coupon code information October Code: OCT22VP November Code: NOV22VP For 10% off all sets of self-striping yarn! Wild […]