This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise.


https://www.makegoodpod.com/blog/episode-61-steeking/ (View the transcript here)


*Anatomy of a Steek: *



Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: https://brooklyntweed.com/pages/steeking (Steeking)




Securing a Steek



Crochet technique: https://blog.tincanknits.com/2014/09/18/steek/ (Tin Can Knits Tutorial)

Hand Sewing technique: https://www.aleks-byrd.com/blog/2019/4/12/steeking-methods-part-1-making-openings-for-merele-necks-amp-pockets (Aleks Byrd Tutorial)

Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): https://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-back-stitch (Embroidery How To)

Machine Sewing technique: https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/3-methods-to-demystify-steeks/ (Interweave Tutorial)




Finishing a Steek



Hidden under a ribbon: https://icelandicknitter.com/sewing-a-ribbon/ (Helene Magnussun Tutorial)

Steek Sandwich: https://kddandco.com/2012/04/30/steeks-3-the-sandwich/ (Kate Davies Tutorial)

Knotted Steek: https://tomofholland.com/2014/04/20/knit-and-knot-knotted-steek-tutorial/ (Tom of Holland Tutorial)




Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: https://kddandco.com/2014/08/15/what-is-a-steek/ (What is a Steek )

An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: https://www.andrearangel.com/andrearangelblog/dissent-cardigan-hack (Dissent Cardigan Hack)


What's on our needles this week:


https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soorik (Soorik) designed by Gudrun Johnson

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amberwing-socks (Amberwing Socks) designed by Summer Lee




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