Short rows are the secret to fit. Once you understand how they work, you can use them to customize and shape parts of almost any sweater—shoulders, necklines, busts, sleeve caps, and more! In this class, we’ll explore the math and strategy behind using short rows in actual garment construction.

You’ll learn why short rows belong in specific places, how to incorporate them into your garments from the start, and how to adjust when the fit isn’t working. We’ll also touch on how this thinking translates beyond sweaters and to other projects where you want to add curves, angles, and length.

This class is for knitters with foundational short-row knowledge—either through previous experience or Camp Short Row: Part 1—and who want to dive into construction and fit in depth. We’ll work with real garment scenarios and pattern planning throughout our time together, and you’ll leave with information and worksheets you can reference and use again and again. No advance prep needed; there’s no hands-on knitting in this class. Just bring yourself, your questions, and (optionally) a pattern or notes if you want to plan short rows in a specific garment!

Register for this class on Flock Fiber Festival’s website.