And I am getting a little nervous about cutting this pullover to make it a cardigan. I did it once before and it worked out fine, but that was over 15 years ago. Anyone have a good steeking tutorial they can recommend?
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Oh heavens! Just beautiful!
Erin,
It’s beautiful! Knitting is just one of those things that hasn’t clicked with me yet, and I wish it would already! Crochet is great for certain projects, but I really love the look of knitted garments.
I cannot imagine knitting something as grand as this and cutting(!) it to make a cardigan. I am curious to see what suggestions are out there for you. I’d never thought about making a cardigan from a sweater. Though it makes sense since knitting in the round and then steeking should be easier than knitting the pieces and stitching them together. Good luck!
I love it so far!
Oh, the terror! I’ve never even been able to contemplate, I practically have a heart attack just watching my aunt slice up her amazing Norwegian colourwork.
Looking forward to seeing the results though!
Wow, it’s beautiful! I love the color combination.
There’s an incredibly detailed steeking tutorial (a series, really) on eunnyjang.com/knit; her explanations are always so thorough. I miss that blog.
Gorgeous sweater! Here’s another tutorial from Twist Collective on sewn steeks. Good luck!
http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/index.php/blog/38-twist-collective-blog/114-sewn-steeks
Your sweater looks lovely! How ingenious to convert it to a cardy. You’ll probably get to much more wear out of it. I’d recommend the following tutorial: http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2008/01/its-steek-tutorial.html
I haven’t tried it, but can’t wait to see your results.
I know that Minty from Pepperknit blogged about it in December 2009. She seems like a very knowledgeable & approachable blogger!
http://pepperknit.com/blog/archives/530
omg – this is gorgeous!! good luck with the finishing!
Oh goodness, I am so impressed. I know you have to cut it to make a cardigan but it sounds terrifying to me. Good luck. 🙂
This, by far, is one of the best “Handmade Goodness” I have ever seen…unbelievable!
Wow, that’s really beautiful…and you made it so quickly.
In the second Mason-Dixon knitting book there is a discussion about cutting steeks. Good luck, the sweater is lovely.
I love Eunny Jang’s steeking tutorial: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/steeking_chronicles_the_should.html
It’s beautiful !
I love the happy colorwork! Here’s a tutorial link: http://sneezerville.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/tutorial-reinforcing-and-cutting-a-steek/
Also, I’d recommend Eunny Jang’s tutorial(s) too.
Have fun!
thank you! i had looked at eunny's, but this one is a little clearer to me.
thanks tonya! there's a boat load of info there.
great to know! thanks mary!
you don't realize how big your comment made me smile!
thanks for the link! her vest is super cute!
yay! that is the type of steeking i have done before. thank you!
thank you rose!
wow. there is a ton of info there. i'm going to have to study up, for sure! thanks!
thanks for the sweet words vanessa! i think you hit it on the head: knitting in the round is easier and faster.
Erin -here’s a good tutorial as well:
http://exercisebeforeknitting.com/2009/11/09/fair-isle-style-steekingthe-quick-and-dirty-tutorial/
although I can’t imagine cutting it! This seems pretty clear cut. Good luck
It’s amazing!
It looks like you have enough tutorials, but there’s one on Norwegian steeking on Knitty.
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring03/FEATsteeks.html
I always found a BIG glass of wine and some good music. It is always over before you know it! Good luck!
Oh Kristin is fabulous! her books and tutuorials can’t be beat. And her blog is truly one of a kind.
http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2008/01/its-steek-tutorial.html
Eek! I agree with Islay! I can’t imagine taking scissors to all that work, I’d be too terrified of the “what if” factor. Can’t wait to see the final product.
oh wow… yeah, that would make me very nervous… it’s looking awesome.
Erin, I love it! Great colors!
Let’s make a deal. I’ll hold my breath and you breathe deeply. Then you follow the sage advice from all those tutorials and we’ll all ooh and ah over your latest sensational knit.
Good luck!
oh erin – this is such a beautiful creation. i’m in awe of the fair isle work. good luck with the cutting – may the knitting force be with you 🙂
are you sure you just don’t want to leave it a pullover?! 🙂
teasing. you can do it. go erin!
I love the colors, the design, and that you’re going to steek it and make a cardigan! Brava!
I LOVE that sweater!!!
I’m not enough of a knitter to attempt what you are attempting… but I do LOVE cardigans and this will be a beautiful one.
rohhhhhhhh – I love this sweater from EZ, I got the yarn, the model, but I’m afraid to cut….
what about this article ? http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/the_steeking_chronicles.html
sorry if someone already mentioned it…
eeeek! cant wait to see how it turns out!
gorgeous sweater and great fair isle knitting. what type of yarn did you use for the body and sleeves? it looks really soft and cozy.
cheer!
Holy buckets. It’s beautiful. I’d be nervous to cut, too. I would say have a glass of wine first, but maybe that’s not a good idea.
Scrumptious sweater! Can’t wait to see how you get on…I’m terrified of steeks! xx
awesome! holy crow i’d be nervous to cut it too!
It’s beautiful! If it were me, I’d just leave it. Cutting is just too scary.
My stars – that is gorgeous!!
Tanya
i used nashua creative focus. it's a really lovely yarn.
it'd look pretty bad with a big steek down the front so i am going to cut……tomorrow!
thanks kristin!
thank you for that! off to read more….
i will check this one out, too. thanks kathy!
Oh my goodness that is a gorgeous sweater! I’m with the others who would never be able to cut it. But I’m anxiously awaiting the final reveal.
There is a good on-line tutorial on Eunny Jang’s old website: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/
Also, the Alice Starmore “Fairisle Knitting…” book that has recently been printed again is very good.
Such a beautiful sweater, good luck with the cut! Can’t wait to see it finished.
Oh, so pretty. even prettier as a cardigan. waiting…
this is so gorgeous, erin! i have always wanted to try fair isle knitting… wish we were closer and i could come over for a lesson 🙂 and steeks! you are a brave woman. i remember seeing a good description by jared at brooklyn tweed- he linked to the eunny jang tutorial that others have mentioned above, and also had a lot of really helpful, clear photos. not that i’ve had the guts to do it myself yet!
xo
Seeing this just solidified my desire to learn to knit. That is just beautiful. I love your pretty bright colors with the gray…
I just learned a new word “steek”. Well, I read the tutorial from Kristin Knits. I have a sweater that I don’t wear that I’ve wanted to embelish. It would involve cutting up the front and possibly the sides. Now I know a term for it and the tutorial provided some guidance how to do it. The existing sweater does not have the extra steek stitches so I may lose some room that I will have to make up with the embelishments. Your sweater is beautiful. So is that green one you made a short while back.
Um, wow, wow. I can’t wait to see you go through the process. Photos please!
thank you for this post — I too am sitting on a cardigan I have to steek… and I’ve lost my nerve… need to work it up soon — otherwise my mom will be getting her wool sweater too late to enjoy it this winter…
thanks for asking — i’m going to go through all the comments now 🙂
I am so glad this helped you too! I have steeked before so I know it works although it still is a little scary. Good luck to you Annie!
This is wonderful. I love the colour combination and how lovely this thing turned out.
Where can I get the pattern for this pretty thing?