I’m previewing the pattern of this gorgeous sweater and have questions about the short rows. Am I understanding correctly that both wrap and turn short rows and German short rows are used differently at different places? If I’m understanding correctly, it looks like wrap and turn short rows form a faux seam line at the shoulder caps while German Short rows are used to shape the collar. Is this correct?
Although the pattern seems very well written and clear, how does one decide to take on the challenge? There is a sweet spot between learning new skills and feeling overwhelmed. I still struggle with short rows and picking up and knitting along collars and bands?
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I can answer the first part of your question with a yes and yes. There are 2 types of short rows, each particularly chosen for their particular characteristics.
And possibly I have an answer for the second part, take it all in small bits. We’re here to encourage and assist you along the way!
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Thank you so much, Nell, for the clarification. Hope I muster up confidence for the challenge!
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Also, Carol Feller has a forum on Ravelry where she is quick to answer questions about her patterns. Can’t recall the name but just search her name on Ravelry and you will find it. I admire that sweater also but not sure what yarn or color to use . I have such Startitis right now.
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Thank you so much for that information! I’ll definitely check it out. Totally appreciate the “startitis” as I’m having closure difficulties finishing a project. The Nua yarn looks scrumptious! I’ve narrowed it down to 3 colors!
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Her forum is called Stolen Stitches.
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I also have a question about the pattern. The Refresh booklet lists abbreviations on page 48, but there is no description given for the cables, for example, 2/1RPC and 2/1 LPC. Am I missing something? The hat pattern uses the same abbreviations described on page 44…are these the descriptions to use for the sweater also?
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I am fairly certain it refers to the special pattern stitch meaning 2 over 1 right purl cross and 2 over 1 left purl cross. 2 refers to the number of stitches you cross over the 1 stitch. You can view demonstrations on YouTube. Hopefully this helps.
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One of the best pieces of advice I have received is; practice steps and stitches on scrap yarn or extra skein before you begin. It seems like extra work but it saves my project yarn from repeated handling. It also makes my work more consistent. You also can watch and pause a YouTube video as you practice until you are comfortable with a new stitch.
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I emailed Carol Feller and she replied that the cable descriptions for the hat on page 44 are the same ones to be used for the sweater…
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This is a great idea! I am totally going to start doing this.
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I found those in the hat pattern