Short Row Circles Technique
Short rows are partially knit rows, which are used for shaping and can also be used to produce wedges to create circular or partially circular-shaped projects. A partial row is worked by putting selected needles in HP, knitting a row and then wrapping an additional HP needle to prevent a hole as you knit back.
Note that having a number of claw weights handy is important for proper weighting of the wider section of the wedge. Also note that you will need to cast on and end with WY, then graft the MY stitches together to form the circle.
Most patterns for partial circles are comprised of a certain number of evenly knitted rows followed by a “wedge” row, however for full circle patterns, there is nothing but wedges, as in this month’s Buzz.
Step 1: Cast on using WY following the number of stitches called for in pattern instructions and complete the number of even rows specified. COR. RC=000. Change to MY.
 Step 2: Wedge: K 1 R across all sts. COL. Put number of end RHS ndls specified in pattern in HP. K 1 row. COR.
 Step 3: Put one additional ndl (next to HP ndls) into HP for wrap (to prevent a hole).
 Step 4: K 1 R. COL. HINT: When working wrap row (in this case, from R to L), press down on nose of carriage so all ndls knit properly. NOTE: When putting ndls in HP - count the wrapped ndl as part of the next row count (i.e. if instructions say put 4 ndls in HP, put 3 ndls in HP next to the wrapped ndl).
 Step 5: Follow instructions to select number of RHS HP ndls to select and number of rows to complete. This is how the wedge will look when you have completed the short rows.
 Step 6: To finish wedge - Put all ndls in FWP with latches open and K 1 R slowly.
Step 7: Follow pattern instructions to complete number of wedges required.
 ROUND RUFFLED PILLOW
designed by Kathy Perry
This super pillow is perfect for a retro teen room, a Victorian or romantic-themed bedroom - or living room. You can also make it without the ruffle for a minimalist look.
Kathy finished both the front and back in the same way, using the Embellish-Knit! to create the i-cord edging, so you could show either the ruffle in reverse stockinette or on the other stockinette stitch side.
 
FINISHED SIZE
12" diameter/30.5 cm (without ruffle)
YARN
Caron International's Simply Soft® Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% Post-Consumer Recycled Polyester, 5oz/142g, 249yds/227m): 8 oz
Shown in: #0015 Aqua Mist
KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#2.5 or appropriate tension to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9 mm knitting machine ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Claw weights
12" round pillow form
Yarn needle
I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Pins, sewing needle and thread
Embellish Knit!™ for cording GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch with KP 2.5, 17 sts and 23 rows = 4”/10 cm STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st) NEEDLES REQUIRED 26 PILLOW (Make 1 Front and 1 Back)
 Using WY, CO 26 sts. K 6 R. Break off. Change to MY. COR. RC=000. See technique instructions.
- First wedge: K 1 R. COL. *Put 4 end ndls on RHS into HP and work row. Put 1 additional ndl into HP and return carriage for 2nd row.* Cont working from * to * 4 additional times, then put 3 ndls into HP, working in same manner. Put all ndls into FWP with latches open and K 1 R slowly. RC=014.
- Repeat first wedge 15 additional times. RC=224. Leave long tail end for grafting.
- Change to WY and K 6 R. Remove work.
- Graft sides together to form circle.
 RUFFLE
- Using WY, CO 12 sts. K 6 R. Break off. Change to MY leaving a tail. COR. RC=000.
- K to RC=346.
- Change to WY and K 6 R. Remove work.
FINISHING
- Close center hole in ea round piece by making running sts around edge. Gather tightly and secure.
- Steam ruffle piece very lightly to flatten.
- Using tail end, graft ruffle ends together forming a large loop (knit side or purl side can be used as RS).
- Add one row of sc and one row of picot crochet to one side of ruffle.
- Weave in ends on all pieces.
- Block round pieces.
- Pillow assembly: Gather unfinished side of ruffle with small running stitches to fit circle. Pin and baste to pillow Front. Sew together by hand or sewing machine. Put rem piece on top, with right sides together, and sew leaving a 5" opening. Insert pillow form in opening and sew opening closed.
- Using Embellish Knit, measure and make a cord to add to pillow following picture.
- Optional: Add buttons to centers.
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