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  • Simply Knitting

    Knitting Know-how

    Jul 21, 2022 5 minutes

    Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer

    Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive knowledge of knitting.

    Rachael Prest Technical Editor

    Detail obsessed and a numerical master, Rachael welcomes your challenging knit questions.

    Jen Bartlett Technical Editor

    Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle the trickiest of knitting problems.

    Faye Perriam-Reed Knitwear Designer

    Dressmaker and yoga enthusiast, Faye enjoys exploring construction and finishing techniques.

    QUESTION OF THE MONTH

    STEEK GEEK

    Q I have recently got into colourwork and I am having a lot of fun with it. I’d love to try my hand at a proper Fair Isle garment next, but I’ve come across the word ‘steeking’ and I’m not quite sure what it means! Can you help?

    Liz Burns, Sheffield

    Absolutely! In a nutshell, steeking is a way

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