I am knitting a vest with the use of steeks for the front and armhole openings. My next step is to stitch and cut the steeks. How do I stitch and cut the steeks with all the stitches still on the circular needle? Seems like I should be binding off stitches before I sew and cut. Thanks in advance!
On 11 Sep 2006 14:13:38 -0700, "Joni" spewed forth :
The instructions ought to tell you how to handle it. Most patterns will want you to bind off the stitches to be steeked, after which you set your sewing machine to low tension and short stitch length, run two parallel lines of stitching up each side of the stitch through which you'll be cutting, then cut.
If you have any trepidations make a couple of swatches and practice before you take scissors to your work. It really isn't difficult, but it can be rather intimidating the first time you do it.
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In that case I'd recommend that you go ahead and STITCH the steeks, but only cut them one at a time as you're ready to pick up for the ribbing to finish them. Once you have the steeks tacked down go ahead and do whatever you need to do to finish the body (shoulder shaping, binding off the shoulders together, whatever) before you do any cutting.
If the pattern is online somewhere please post a link - it's much easier to give good advice when one can see what one is advising about!
On 11 Sep 2006 17:58:07 -0700, "Joni" spewed forth :
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