Cutting the steek in Owls

Shows cutting a hand stitched (whip stitched steek) in a cardigan knit in the round. A really easy, and neat finish for a knitted steek. I left the neck stitches on a cable needle so I could knit them continuously with the front bands.

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[stell66]

Steeking, or cutting is an centuries old traditional way to knit in the round and then create openings for the armholes, neck, pockets, or in this case the center front opening of a cardigan. Knitting in the round has many advantages, mostly about even tension, centering the working weight in your lap so your wrists don't hurt, and trying on as you go - steeking can be done many ways, machine stitching, crochet, hand stitch, or just felted sticky yarn ... surprisingly easy and successful to do

[grandmastatus]

I hate how you can hear every snip of the scissors: it's terrifying! Thanks for your vid: It was well done and I'm not scared of it all unraveling now. Well, not SO scared.

[TheAutumnWinter]

I found the pattern, and I want to try it now!!! Thanks for the new technique! I love you videos. You're a wonderful knitter!

[finalxhour]

Wow thanks so much, now I don't have to be scared to cut my knitting that took so long to create!

[0548fam]

Great technique. Thank you for demonstrating how to hand stitch for steeks!

[VIV292]

The owl vest is cute.

I believe this pattern is Owl (a free pattern) and Owlet is the baby version.

I have never tried steeking but would like to try.

[EveStarr]

I just found the Owl pattern on Ravelry. It's a free pattern by Jodi Haraldson, and it's an adorable baby vest with the owls at chest level.

[EveStarr]

Stella, I loved this. Your sweater was fantastic. Where did you find the "Owls" motif, or did you design it yourself? The braided cable in the ribbing was very effective with the cabled owls! I too love knitting in the round. In fact, I now can't believe all the times I've laboriously knitted back and forth and then tried to sew my pieces invisibly (and I'm an experienced seamstress). Thanks so much for your video.

[knittersgroup]

could you tell me the purpose of cutting the sweater that you knitted? couldnt you have made a sweater that was split in the middle?