The Knitter

FINISHING STEEK EDGES

IF YOU’VE knitted a project in the round and then cut it open with a steek, you’ll be left with a raw cut edge. These are typically hidden on the inside of the project – for example, if you’ve picked up stitches along the cut edge of a cardigan to attach buttonbands – but many knitters don’t like the untidiness of an unfinished steek edge, even if no one else will ever see it!

Tidying up these raw edges not only gives a well finished look to a garment – particularly where

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Knitter

The Knitter1 min read
Enjoy Your Favourite Magazine On Your Tablet Or Mobile!
Instant access to current issue GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE DIGITALLY: - Download the latest issue of The Knitter straight away - Receive a further 13 issues in your first year - Download it once… read it offline forever - Your issues won’t take up an
The Knitter1 min read
EXCLUSIVE USA OFFER SAVE 1% When You Subscribe Today*
Save 71% on the shop price – just $64.95 for 13 issues* (usually $220.87) Free delivery from the United Kingdom Exclusive pattern booklet in every issue! 13 issues a year – subscribe today and never miss an issue! SAVE OVER $10 AN ISSUE! UK READERS S
The Knitter1 min read
A Knitter’s Life
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying making Sarah Hatton’s ‘Fritillary’ sleeveless jumper from The Knitter issue 179. There’s a nice little cable panel on the front to keep things interesting, and I’m using Debbie Bliss’s Erin Tweed yarn, which is incredibl

Related Books & Audiobooks