SUBWrap & Turn vs German Short-Rows: What’s the Difference?
Learn how wrap & turn and German short-rows compare—and how to substitute one for the other in knitting patterns.
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SUBLearn how wrap & turn and German short-rows compare—and how to substitute one for the other in knitting patterns.
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