How to Knit: Wrap-and-Turn Short Rows

When it comes to putting curves into knitting, nothing beats the noble short row - and it's not as complicated as it looks, I promise. Short rows can help add a bend into an otherwise straight rectangular shawl, and let you turn corners with ease when knitting sock toes and heels.

Short rows make this piece into a trapezoid - long bottom, short top and inward-sloping sides.

Want to knit "wrap-and-turn" short rows? Of course you do. Let's learn how!