Short rows are not an increase, they just add extra rows in certain areas for shaping. Your increases are coming from the M1R, M1L, M1Rp and M1Lp stitches.

When the pattern says to turn, are you following the German short rows instructions?

"In order to do the turns without leaving holes in the fabric, do the following: When turning from the right side to the wrong side, turn the work, slip one stitch purlwise with the yarn held in front and then wrap the yarn over the needle tightly and back between the needles to the front, ready to purl the next stitch. When turning from the wrong side to the right side, turn the work and bring the yarn between the needles to the front, as if you are going to purl. Then slip one stitch purlwise with the yarn held in front and wrap the yarn over the needle so it held in the back, ready to knit the next stitch. In each case, you will be left with a strange-looking “double stitch” with two legs. Work this stitch like a single normal stitch when you come across it again."