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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