Knitting Help - Steeking

[dawncraig]

I have steeked with acrylic yarn... it was more than 5 years ago and the vest is still holding up through 3 kids.  I agree with recommending wool but that's because I recommend wool for just about everything, not because of the steek. 

[a.sobriquet]

This is the first time I’ve ever understood steeking…THANK YOU!

[heathercunningham]

WOW!
You just took something that seemed so frightening & debunked it - you continue to be an amazing resource. Thank you.

[suzieharrison]

Heart rate coming down now. You are a terrific demonstrator and have made me believe this is not sheer insanity.

[verypinkknits]

Cutting through knitted fabric in anything other than a "sticky" wool will just cause it to fall apart - each stitch is creating the structure for the stitch next to it. But sticky wool yarns will hold their shape, because the microscopic scales on the fibers make each section of the stitch cling to the shape of the knitted stitches. So the fabric holds its shape, even if the structure is destroyed (cut through).

[leananshae]

Just as you said, "Not so scary afterall..." I let out the breath I'd been holding for the last minute there. Wow! I don't think I could ever attempt that. I mean, you'd do all that Fair Isle knitting -- we're talking weeks of intricate design pattern following -- and if your steeking doesn't quite work out, oh my!! You're a braver knitter than me!

[kswizzleizzle]

I've knitted all these years and never heard of steeking until I wanted to turn a scarf pattern in the round into straight ends. So well presented! Thank you!!

[johanschneiders]

I thought the crochet would just pull right off, but i've tested it on a slippery acryllic yarn and it's suprisingly secure!

[andreasissons]

I didn't realize it was so easy. Plus it's so pretty with the crochet edging. Thanks for the helpful video.

[laurie]

This is such a fantastic tutorial. All of your's are, but I was so terrified to try this specific technique. Now I think I definitely will, you took all (well most) of the fear out of it! Thank you so much!

[normabyrd]

Steeking is what an insane person does when she runs out of paper to cut out paper doll chains. Seriously, this is the best tutorial I've found, and I desperately needed it to salvage a sweater I designed, but didn't like the way I attached my sleeves. The way the yoke ran, steeking was the only way to change it. THANK YOU!!!

[verypinkknits]

Your best bet is to give it a try and see what looks best. The last steeked sweater I knit, I picked up the crocheted stitches. In the past, I've picked up a button band from the column of stitches just next to the crocheted stitches, further into the sweater. You can usually pick up ten stitches or so and get a good idea of how it will look. Good luck!

[andelamb]

You have taken the fear right out of this whole process. Thank you! This is perfect!!

[martinaovens]

I have watched your tutorial twice now before I steek and insert the sleeves into a Norwegian sweater for my younger son. I have never done it before and am nervous but your tutorial actually is giving me confidence.

[quilterbydesign]

Fabulous explanation. I am a crocheter and asked a friend how to remove a hood from a sweater vest. She suggested I search for steeking -makes sense and I will try it with this GIANT hood. Your presentation is wonderful, no distracting background, words chosen very carefully and you sound very knowledgable. Thanks!

[donnaney]

Saw the term steek on a circular knitting machine FB page and had to check it out. I don't hand knit but I'm going to try this with my circular knitting machine. Thank you.

[rayma]

You're awesome!! Thank you so much for your very clear and concise instructions... really, you're my 'go to gal' for all knitting explanations...and you give me the confidence to tackle things I've never done before... heartfelt thanks 😊

[verypinkknits]

Completely took away your fear? That's something! I still get nervous when I do it myself! haha Thank you for the note, glad the video helped you. :)

[mrydjeski]

I’ve seen a few different ways to do this, but this one looks simple, neat, and confidence-inducing. Thank you for showing this technique.

[JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Staci, you are the best!
I have never heard of this term until I watched It's Raining Yarn's advent day 13 for 2022. I was mortified when I heard that the term referred to cutting knitted fabric, but your video was clear, concise and to the point and I totally understand the concept.
Thank you! ❤