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Taking the Eek out of Steeking Class

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Taking the Eek out of Steeking

Steeking—aka, using scissors to cut through your knitting—is the knitter’s equivalent to flipping a pancake: a dazzling but terrifying maneuver. 

If you’ve been wanting to tackle steeking, but have been too nervous to try by yourself, this is the perfect class for you! You’ll find out how to set up your knitting for a successful steek, master the crochet reinforcement technique, and snip with confidence. You’ll leave with a set of lovely two-color coasters and a true sense of accomplishment!

In this two session class, you’ll learn:

  1. the whys and hows of steeking
  2. setting up your knitting for steeking
  3. creating the steek bridge
  4. making a crocheted reinforcement
  5. snipping stitches
  6. finishing raw edges

Pattern: 

The pattern is a Tea Cozy shop pattern and will be provided in the first class. Students will also receive a digital version. 

Yarn: 

2 colors of worsted weight yarn, at least  50 g of each color (NOT superwash! You want sticky yarn for this project)

Tools: 

  1. 16-inch 4.5 mm/US 7 needle
  2. 3.5 mm/E crochet hook
  3. Stitch markers
  4. Darning needle

Skill level:  This class is for those who have some colorwork experience and are comfortable knitting and purling in the round.

Cost:  $100