Comments on: Eek! Steeks!

By: Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Cricket’s New Molly Carpetbag

Sheri at The Loopy Ewe » Cricket’s New Molly Carpetbag — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 20:45:30 +0000

[...] might remember Cricket from the post I did about her demo-ing steeks at one of our Knit Nights. Cricket’s mind overflows with pattern ideas, and she is [...]

By: Seanna Lea

Seanna Lea — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:22:51 +0000

I did my first steek last year for one of the challenges. I finished Oranje in just about a month. While it isn’t a pretty steek (my machine sewing should be taken out and made to go to remedial straight line school), it worked and the sweater looks great.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:18:48 +0000

Not yet, but I’m about half way through a baby blanket that has a steek. Wish me luck!

By: dana

dana — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:11:51 +0000

i’ve steeked for sleeves on a norwegian ski sweater. the norwegian sweater entailed using a sewing machine.
i’ve also knit (and steeked) the Reef Cardigan, designed by Alice Starmore. no sewing machine.

i recommend a fortifying glass of wine first.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:24:03 +0000

I actually have steeked, and have a project on deck to be steeked. I just need the time and room to do it. I’ve never done the crochet technique – would love to try that!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:41:57 +0000

I still haven’t steeked an actual project – I have a Poetry In Stitches sweater that has been a work in progress for about 6 years now. But, several years ago (when said sweater was initially progressing nicely) I held a steeking party. A bunch of knitting friends came over and we all had swatches – two each – to steek. We tried a crochet steek and a sewn steek (using a sewing machine). It was good fun!

By: Joline

Joline — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:46:51 +0000

I steeked, but only after making about a dozen seams to make sure the stitches held. And I’m pretty sure I would have taken a fortifying drink of something if I hadn’t been 40 weeks pregnant at the time.

By: MelissaN

MelissaN — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:19:43 +0000

Steeking really scares me. I hope to see this technique in person some day and overcome my fears – thanks for sharing.

By: Terri Sanders

Terri Sanders — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:21:31 +0000

I’ve steeked several things. I learned on a sweater for a stuffed bear (not near as scary as and adult sweater), and now I’m pretty comfortable with it. I use a sewing machine instead of crocheting. A good glass of wine or beer before and after helps get you through the first time.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:27:02 +0000

Steek? Eeek! I’m with you when it comes to taking scissors to my knitting! In fact, you should see me when I only have to cut off a piece of yarn!