Look, Ma!!
I steeked!
It’s very exciting. Part of me wants to cut it now, just to see what happens. Of course, the other part never, ever, ever wants to cut it at all.
I only have about 5 more rows to do on the body before it gets put aside and I start the sleeves.
I’ve read ahead through the pattern, and when it comes to cutting the steek, it doesn’t say anything about sewing it first. But I am supposed to do that, aren’t I?
I think I better start thinking about what alcoholic beverage I’ll need on Steek Day!
Oh my, it is so beautiful. Lying there, all innocent, not knowing that soon: there will be Scissors!!!
Wow Donna it’s just fantastic!! I think steeking is definitely a red wine kinda task! Just don’t spill it on the knitwear!!
oh yes, i drank red, before and after – not so much during.
I did a crochet steek. I would go and read Eunny Jang’s crochet and sewn steeking tutorials before doing anything with scissors. They’re invaluable.
So exciting to watch!
If the yarn is fuzzy and stick together, then you don’t need to sew! If it is somewhat glossier, then you can use crochet. Eunnys explanation is here:
http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/the_steeking_chronicles_part_i.html
Ooooo, that’s so pretty!
All about steeking: http://wendyjohnson.net/dale/steek.htm I stitch mine, even though in wool you “don’t have to”. I just like the extra security of knowing the whole thing isn’t just going to revert back into separate pieces of yarn!
oh wow wow wow!! it’s so so pretty!!! ok i’m referring to the knitted piece as a whole…love the coloursssss!!
Kudos on the steaking attempt!
I’ve no idea what you are talking about, but I’d say save the beverage for after steeking 🙂
I machine sewed Torino and the Ladybug jumper (both superwash), but didn’t do anything to Venezia. The Shetland wool was sticky enough by itself. There haven’t been any problems with it either (not that it’s gotten a huge amount of wear). Eunny is an excellent resource.
Oh, and don’t drink beforehand – you want steady hands 🙂
looking good – if the yarn is going to be difficult to rip back or frog, then I would assume it is “sticky” enough to not sew. But if it’s your first time, you may want to sew it just in case 😉
Looking good!
Looks great. The colors go together perfectly.
Eeekk! I have the smelling salts handy…I’m feeling faint just thinking about it. What a beautiful job. I bet it will be stunning when finished.
courage, you brave soul!
Ditto others with the no drinking whilst steeking advice. You are a braver woman than I Donna!
never had the experience, but it certainly sounds scary – and magical at the same time….beautiful progress!
Wow you can certainly knit fast!! Love the colours!!!