The New York State

Dutchess County Fairgrounds • Rhinebeck, NY

October 17-18, 2026

NYS Sheep & Wool Workshop

Registration Opens Sunday, July 26th, 12:00 PM EDT
Exploring Short Row Techniques
Date: Friday (10/16)
Time: 9:00 AM-
12:00 PM
Fee: $75.00
Duration: Half Day
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Category: Knitting
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Creating short rows is a knitting technique that benefits so many types of projects. Short rows can be used to raise a collar or lengthen the back of a sweater. Short rows turn the heel on a sock and can be used to create the crown of a hat. Short rows can be created several different ways. In this class students will learn the terminology of short rows and different techniques of creating Short Rows, including Wrap and Turn, German Short Rows and the Yarn Over Method.

Exploring Short Row Techniques
Kim Langley
Kimberly
Langley
Purveyor of Fine Yarns

Kim began knitting at a very young age but only became compulsive as an adult. She founded YarnStory, an LYS in Honolulu, where she taught hundreds of people to knit and introduced many to the joy of hand knit socks. Leaving the role of the Yarn Lady behind, Kim is currently based in Monroe, Wisconsin where she developed a fascination with various sheep breeds and works with local shepherds and woolen mills to create single breed yarns. You can view the results at www.purveyoroffineyarns.com. You will find her wearing a much worn, much mended sweater and brightly colored hand knit socks.

Questions for Kim? Email purveyoroffineyarns@gmail.com

All Workshops By This Instructor

Workshop TitleCategoryDateStart TimeFeeDetails
Breed Characteristics of Wool for KnittersMiscellaneousThu (10/15)1:00 PM$75.00
Exploring Short Row TechniquesKnittingFri (10/16)9:00 AM$75.00
Visible MendingMiscellaneousFri (10/16)1:00 PM$75.00
Material fee
$0
fee includes
N/A
Payment instructions
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prerequisites
Proficiency: advanced beginner, must be able to knit and purl with ease.
Homework
Using DK or Worsted yarn, cast on 40 stitches and knit in stockinette for 3 inches. Leave knitting on needles and bring to class!
Items to bring
Worsted or DK yarn (small amounts, full skein not needed), two or three colors, light colors are best; Knitting needles appropriate to yarn, Stitch Markers that clip (such as pear shaped pins), Stitch holders, Usual knitters notions (scissors, etc), Paper and Pencil if you like to take notes.

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