61: Steeking

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.

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*Anatomy of a Steek: *


Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking


Securing a Steek


Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial
Hand Sewing technique: Aleks Byrd Tutorial
Back Stitching Diagram (hand stitching): Embroidery How To
Machine Sewing technique: Interweave Tutorial


Finishing a Steek


Hidden under a ribbon: Helene Magnussun Tutorial
Steek Sandwich: Kate Davies Tutorial
Knotted Steek: Tom of Holland Tutorial


Kate Davies' helpful blog post with great photos of different steek finishes: What is a Steek
An example of how to add a steek panel to a pullover pattern: Dissent Cardigan Hack

What's on our needles this week:


Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee


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