Lively Loop

German short rows

Back raise, shoulder slope without steps, smooth curves.

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1. Turn the work. With yarn in front, slip the first stitch to the right needle and pull the yarn firmly up and to the back: both legs of the stitch flip over the needle, making a double stitch (DS)
extra rows● turning points
2. When you reach the DS on following rows, work both its legs together as one stitch. This is how short rows add height to only one part of the piece (back, shoulder slope)

How to do it

  1. Work to the turning point and turn the work.
  2. With yarn in front, slip the first stitch purlwise.
  3. Pull the yarn up and over the needle to the back: the stitch becomes a double stitch (DS) with two legs on the needle.
  4. Work back the other way. When you reach the double stitch, work both legs together as one.

Tip

There are no holes if you pull the yarn firmly enough.

Common mistake

Counting a double stitch as two throws off the stitch count.

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