How To Knit Wrap And Turn

by Hannah Gilly

March 12, 2019

Knitting wrap and turn is all about knitting short rows.

'Wrap and turn,' and 'short rows' are techniques seen in knitting patterns and if there are not illustrations to show off the splendour of the effects you can produce with them, they can be confusing.

When you knit a short row you're creating an uneven edge along a piece of fabric.

This will make it purposefully irregular and hence it doesn't match the rest of your knitting.
You might be adding a fancy fringe or bustle side to a shawl with this technique. It's also a main tool used when knitting the heel of a sock.

BUT we don't want to create short rows with holes and loops of yarn crossing over where they shouldn't be.

For this reason we use the wrap and turn knitting technique that I'll show you today.

Watch all the way through as I'll show you how to approach the wrap and turn on the next row too.... that is what makes all the difference!

To subscribe to the Knit With Hannah YouTube channel click here

Sign up here for a free download, giving you links to all the demo videos on the Knit With Hannah YouTube channel and blog, 

  • You'll find a Practice Swatch pattern, for you to knit up and learn all the abbreviations at once.  
  • Links to videos on YouTube and the Knit With Hannah blog to jargon translator videos, with more being released and added regularly.

Tags


You may also like

Buttonhole Knitting Tutorial: 3 Essential Methods

It’s time to add holes to our knitting!Buttonholes are a detail that can elevate any knitting project, but they can be something that are avoided as the patterns seem confusing.  In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through three versatile methods for knitting buttonholes, ensuring you have the perfect size for any project and button.  From smaller,

Read More

Rowan Magazine Review: What’s New in Autumn/Winter 2024

Can we find something new to knit?Rowan Magazine’s Autumn/Winter edition is here, and it’s packed with beautiful patterns and inspiring designs. It’s been five years since I last bought myself a copy, so diving into this one feels like a little gift to myself! In this review, I’ll share my impressions of the magazine, highlight

Read More
Insert Content Template or Symbol

Join Knit With Hannah For Weekly Knitting Natter

For weekly knitting natter emails, special offers and to be the first in line for notifications of new videos, courses and patterns.

Join Knit With Hannah For Weekly Knitting Natter

For weekly knitting natter emails, special offers and to be the first in line for notifications of new videos, courses and patterns.