How to steek like a pro! (3 easys ways for all projects!)

Everything you need to know about steeking. 3 different methods that work for different fibers

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. I am using three different swatches, one in sheep wool, one in cotton, and one in a nice rustic merino yarn to show you a couple of different ways to steek knitting and the results you can expect.

0:00 Introduction to steeking
0:55 What is a steek?
2:46 The best yarn for steeking
5:27 Planning your steek (pattern)
7:58 How to reinforce a steek (before cutting) with a crochet hook
15:56 How to reinforce a steek with back stitches (and a tapestry needle)
21:57 How to felt a steek in knitting
25:18 How to cut a steek
32:52 How to pick up stitches from a steeked edge & other tips
43:06 Reinforcing a steek edge with a crochet hook

[napuaoney]

I am just starting a pattern that has this and I have been terrified to start it so glad I came across your site!❤

[gulnihalgumusay]

I was avoiding a pattern because of steeking. Now I feel fully ready to tackle it! Thank you

[karenwashburn]

The first steek that I did was on a commercial cotton/acrylic pullover. I used my sewing machine with a walking foot to secure the edges, then added a button band. It worked great and gave me the confidence to steek my hand knitted sweaters. Thank you Norman for your clear explanations, I always click the ‘like’ button even before I watch your video because I know you’ll be amazing. ❤

[devrarobertson]

Do I knit? No, not a bit! Did I watch this with rapt attention? Every minute!

[linlippy]

This is the best video on steeking methods I have seen! Thank you Norman.

[lindaturner]

Norman, you have demystified steeking and made it look simple enough for anyone to try and achieve. Thank you for your most amazing teaching skills. I really appreciate all your podcasts which are always straightforward, down to earth and fun! Sending you best wishes for Christmas and the new year. Linda, UK 💕🧶🎄

[kt-vx]

I swear, Norman's got a video for everything and Im super grateful for this free resource

[catnapper]

Thanks for easing fears about this procedure. So many people swear by it and enjoy it! Makes life better to be less fearful.

Your clarity and prep are amazing. You make this look easy, but the time spent preparing — demonstrating — editing — and all done so cheerfully — must have been enormous. Thank you for your passion! Just so good!

[gartina]

Dies ist die beste Anleitung zum Thema 'Steek', die ich besher gesehen habe. Mein Garn für eine Jacke liegt nun schon ein ganzes Jahr lang im Schrank, weil ich mir diese Technik nicht zugetraut habe. Jetzt fühle ich mich dazu bereit. Herzlichen Dank!

[florabrumby]

Thank you ... step by step clarity and reassurance!!! Brilliant!!!!

[kathrynrogers]

Such a wonderful teacher. Thank you thank you thank you. I couldn’t imagine cutting my knitting before this tutorial. Now I see it is something I can do. Wool is really amazing.

[Mummumster]

I have turned away from steeking for thinking I would ruin the fabric. Now, thank you, I have confidence. I will steek! After knitting since I was 9 I think it is time!❤

[sasabinz]

Excellent video, I am currently procrastinating cutting my knitting and finish the cardigan out of fear to ruin it. Now I feel much better prepared and have the courage to do it tomorrow. Many thanks! 🤩

[cvazsantos]

I had never heard of this before, I'm amazed! Best knitting channel on YouTube!!

[Reapunzil]

Doesn't matter what I need for my knitting, I always come back to your videos!

[Drennaden]

This is a wonderful tutorial! I like that you don't neglect slippery/non-feltable materials. I'd love to see a tutorial on steeked necklines or armholes for sweaters and vests. The information on the wider (or perhaps English-speaking) web has been difficult to find. I do know there's a lot of overlap with picking up stitches on a curve, but I am stumbling in the dark and piecing together bits of information. Thank you for your thoroughness and clarity in this tutorial! 😁

[juliebeans]

I never knew that Steeking was a thing for the longest i learned it existed, it scared me to death - you've shown me that it's not as scary as it sounds. When i'll try it, i don't know....but at least i understand it now.

[miriyummy]

I've been knitting for 55 years and have been extremely steek-phobic. I have watched countless of videos and live demonstrations and this is the very first time that the instructions were given so clearly, and the photography was on point! Thank you so much for this, and I will definitely try one, two or perhaps all three of your methods in the coming months!

[katywuste]

Thank you so very much, you explained and demonstrated steeking so very comprehensively. Love your channel 😊

[MrBluexmas]

Wow thanks for the such an elaborated video! In cooking, there is a saying that 'A sharp knife is a safe knife', same logic as a pair of scissors.