make good: a knitting podcast

61: Steeking

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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
          • The Make Good Stashdown is still going!

          It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by posting photos with the tag #makegoodstashdown (no year, please!)

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