Knitting short rows with Tracy McDaniel Photography

Pick up a pair of straight needles and say the phrase "short rows" and even the most experienced knitter gets locked knuckles. Short rows is more fear than difficult. Setting aside the unknown and breaking down the steps makes this technique more approachable.
Short rows are simply putting in wedges or darts to extend or add stretch to an area of a knitting project. In basic words it is knitting to a certain point in your work turning your needles and working back to a certain point. With the new bonnet I started with a wrap and turn to 5 stitches left on the end of the needle before turning my work. One missing direction usually seen in the Wrap and Turn is when done you need to pick up the added stitch or stitches to solve the issue of having gaps or holes in your work. By working short rows with the bonnet along the top of the hat you have the ability to create stretch. Creating a more versatile bonnet. The Blue Birds Nest Bonnet comes in two sizes. 0-3 months and 3-6 months.

I had the great pleasure of working with Tracy of http://www.tracymcdanielphotography.com/ Tracy McDaniel Photography. Her work is stunning in using light natural settings and bringing calmness and serene images either in her studio or out on location. With her concern of needing more usable and wearable props for her growing babies we came up with a bonnet that will grow with them.With a new array of colors and perfect price point of $20.00 this bonnet is sure to shine!  Here are a few gorgeous images captured by Tracy showing how the short rows stretch through out the months.