I can't get the snapdragon soaker to work either Its bound to be something simple. Like when I first learned to knit and I gave up a few times cos I couldnt do it. Then I realised I wasn't putting the wool to the front of the needle for pearl!!
No idea, I think Callum has 2 short rows, 3 for longies. his night nappies are huge though. He's 2 so needs some more junk in the trunk Maybe try the Curly Purly soaker, I think that one's a free Rav download.
I don't put any short rows in the Snapdragon pattern, I don't think it needs them. You can adjust the length exactly as you want it, to adjust the rise.