January 22, 2009
Look, Ma!
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!
Posted by Donna at January 22, 2009 07:46 PMComments
Wow Donna it's just fantastic!! I think steeking is definitely a red wine kinda task! Just don't spill it on the knitwear!!
Posted by: Rose Red at January 22, 2009 08:32 PMoh 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!
Posted by: bells at January 22, 2009 08:57 PMIf 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!
Posted by: CraftyGryphon at January 23, 2009 01:14 AMoh 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!
Posted by: Mira at January 23, 2009 01:36 AMI've no idea what you are talking about, but I'd say save the beverage for after steeking :-)
Posted by: Shan at January 23, 2009 04:45 AMI 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 :)
Posted by: JulieB at January 23, 2009 05:59 AMlooking 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 ;)
Posted by: ginger_nut at January 23, 2009 06:46 AMLooking good!
Posted by: Lynne at January 23, 2009 09:11 AMLooks great. The colors go together perfectly.
Posted by: Suzanne at January 23, 2009 10:33 AMEeekk! 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.
Posted by: Rusty M. at January 23, 2009 10:47 AMcourage, you brave soul!
Posted by: Kylie at January 23, 2009 01:09 PMDitto others with the no drinking whilst steeking advice. You are a braver woman than I Donna!
Posted by: amandaj at January 23, 2009 07:20 PMnever had the experience, but it certainly sounds scary - and magical at the same time....beautiful progress!
Posted by: debbie at January 24, 2009 04:32 AMWow you can certainly knit fast!! Love the colours!!!
Posted by: cathy at January 24, 2009 09:56 AM
Oh my, it is so beautiful. Lying there, all innocent, not knowing that soon: there will be Scissors!!!
Posted by: 2paw at January 22, 2009 08:19 PM