October 03, 2011
The Steek
I am crochet disabled. This is a fact. On Saturday night, a simple crochet steek almost defeated me. I was extremely close to throwing it in and getting out the sewing machine. But I persevered.
Steeks marked.
Steeks crocheted. You don't need to see the preparation shots. Imagine lots of swearing and foot stamping. In fact, I shouldn't have said anything.
Back up, and pretend you didn't read anything else I said. Just see the steeks marked, then crocheted. Ta da! Easy!
Preparing to cut. I always put a magazine or something inside the garment so that I don't accidentally cut the back!
It's started. Oh my God.
Half way up, not falling apart. (Me or the jumper!)
Done! It's a cardi!!
Open.
Inside close up for those so inclined.
Phew.
Posted by Donna at October 3, 2011 12:08 PMComments
That is beautiful. So neat - although I expected nothing else from you. And on such a tiny gauge! Well done.
Posted by: M-H at October 3, 2011 01:00 PMperfect colour, can't wait to see it!
oh my god i was breathless just reading about it. so brave. and so pretty. cant wait to see it on.
Posted by: drk at October 3, 2011 04:31 PMI refuse to believe you are crochet disabled, heh! Certainly have no problems with the knitting! Wow! Looks fantastic! (but all those ends! Gah!)
Posted by: RoseRed at October 3, 2011 09:58 PMCongratulations!! It looks awesome! I have not done any steeking yet...hoping to avoid it as long as I can.
Posted by: monica at October 4, 2011 12:00 AMWell done. It looks fabulous.
Brilliant - Swearing and crochet challenges overcome.
Not just done, but beautifully done. Great colour combination, by the way.
Posted by: LynS at October 4, 2011 10:00 AMYeah, the cutting is done.
Posted by: Suzanne at October 4, 2011 10:43 AMIt's gorgeous! And impressive! Well done.
Posted by: Sue at October 5, 2011 08:17 AMWow! Well done you!
We are having a steeking workshop with M-H at our next meeting. Breathe in, breathe out!
Posted by: Lynne at October 5, 2011 12:22 PMYour work is always so beautiful. Complain though you will, it always looks effortless.
Posted by: Kate at October 9, 2011 02:31 AM
It's a cardi!! A gorgeous cardi!
Posted by: Melissa at October 3, 2011 12:56 PM