A step-by-step tutorial on how to steek with a super easy way to prepare your knitting before you make the cut.

The term steek refers to the “bridge” that you work into your knitting, along the vertical axis where you want your piece to be cut. It helps guide your scissors and reinforces both sides of the …

This video explains the whole process of steeking knitting. How to plan your steek, how to reinforce the steek, and how to embellish the steek aka. pick up stitches from it.

The steek itself is a bridge of extra stitches, in which the cut is made, and is usually 6-10 stitches wide. This technique was developed by the knitters of Shetland and is associated with Fair Isle …

Aug 22, 2017 · In the places where you will be cutting you usually knit a special steek pattern for five, seven or nine stitches. These stitches won’t be visible from the front once the item is …

Nov 16, 2022 · The “steek” is the panel of stitches added to a project in the place where the knitting will be cut open. If you’re following a pattern that is written for steeking, these stitches …

Learn the step-by-step process of knitting a steek with our easy-to-follow tutorial. Master this essential technique and elevate your knitting skills today!

You can reinforce your steek by sewing a line of stitches up either side of the steek. This technique is useful in those cases where the yarn doesn’t readily felt to itself or is at a larger …

Sep 18, 2014 · There are many ways to steek, this tutorial outlines the method I used for the Clayoquot and Sweetshop patterns. If you would like more information on some different …

Feb 23, 2021 · A checkerboard is the classic way to work a steek. This technique was developed by the knitters of the Shetland archipelago and is particularly associated with Fair Isle …