The wrap and turn short row is used to shape your work without using decreases or increases. It is achieved by stopping in the middle of the row, turning your work, and knitting the other direction.

This pattern started as an experiment with shaping a hat using short rows. The result was far more interesting than I expected. Sidewinder is knit flat using short rows to create a unique reversible hat where garter stitch mimics ribbing. The optional addition of colorwork stripes makes this hat stand …