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Don't leave us hangin now! That looks amazing! Something I have yet to do, but this is making me want to more and more! I'd like more info on the way you do your steeking. :D

# posted by Unknown : 16 May, 2008 12:01

You are certainly a brave soul. The photos alone gave me heart failure, but the end product is absolutely lovely.

# posted by Kitty Kitty : 16 May, 2008 12:08

manueli', I love and respect what you do so much!!!

# posted by Anonymous : 16 May, 2008 12:08

So gorgeous... photos and knitting like your are what keep me going (first typed knitting... simply no time for that at the moment!) ... perhaps hanging on better expresses it!
I can't wait to see it finished...

# posted by Nina : 16 May, 2008 12:22

I am curious; what method of sewing your steeks did you use that you got ridges like that on the sides of where you were cutting? I've never seen a technique like that before. I usually crochet on either side of where I'm going to cut.

# posted by Alisa Knits! : 16 May, 2008 12:33

ooo--scary. I'm preparing myself for my first cutting experience. Nearly done, will cut soon.

# posted by cath : 16 May, 2008 13:03

I may be crazy, but I love the sound of the scissors snipping the stitches. Steeking is so satifying. All the steek-o-phobes out there should give it a try!

Can't wait to see the finished product. The colour combo is fantastic.

# posted by nicole : 16 May, 2008 13:18

Yeah baby!

# posted by Anonymous : 16 May, 2008 14:21

WOW!

# posted by Linda : 16 May, 2008 14:28

i agree with alisa. the steek reinforcement ridges look amazing. did you pick up stitches through the fabric and bind them off?

i've never steeked anything before, but you make me want to try it.

# posted by Mercuria : 16 May, 2008 15:04

I am just patiently waiting for a next picture, now! But to be honest, I CAN'T!

# posted by Anonymous : 16 May, 2008 15:46

That is gorgeous. I love your aesthetic.

# posted by Romi : 16 May, 2008 16:19

Powerful and suspenseful photograph...brave man!

# posted by Alexis : 16 May, 2008 18:01

excellent! I love seeing handspun knitted up into fabulous garments. Is steeking really as scary as it looks?

# posted by Michelle @ The Parent Vortex : 16 May, 2008 20:41

Wow you are fast. Its gorgeous. I want one so badly.

# posted by chilloften : 16 May, 2008 22:09

I love the colors I can't wait to see it finished, so beautiful

# posted by Marie Adeline : 17 May, 2008 03:43

i never, ever tire of photos of steeking. I just love it.

# posted by Bells : 17 May, 2008 04:16

What an artist you are! These knitted images are glorious! I have to hurry back and see more of your wonderful work! (I found you via the fabulous Swedish Petrao).

Happy weekend from Emily, an American in Norway

# posted by Unknown : 17 May, 2008 05:32

AAAHHH! Just the thought of steeking frightens me no end.

# posted by Liz : 17 May, 2008 08:30

That's the best shot of steeking that I've ever seen. It helps to explain what it is. I can't wait to see the finished product!

# posted by Poethead : 17 May, 2008 10:15

Ouch, that's gonna hurt in the morning. Such a neat steek, Tweed dude. Good job:)

# posted by Anonymous : 17 May, 2008 13:59

Be still my heart... I'm not brave enough to try steeking yet. Looks great so far, can't wait to see it done.

# posted by Nicole : 17 May, 2008 14:23

Nerves of steel - add that to the resume!

# posted by BrownBerry : 17 May, 2008 17:40

Jared,

I'm jealous! I havn't cut my knitting in a while now and I totally know what a rush it is!!!

Libby

# posted by Unknown : 17 May, 2008 19:05

OH NO, not the scissors! You have got to have more than nerves of steel. No shakey hands? I would absolutely throw up if something went wrong with the steeks. But we in knitter/blogger land are all waiting to see the end result!
;)

# posted by SNOWBIRD : 17 May, 2008 20:33

YIKES - scissors before bedtime. I'm going to have nightmares!

# posted by Tina - omme i London : 17 May, 2008 21:32

Wowza...I'd have a stroke if I took scissors to my knitting. You are a very brave knitter!

# posted by Claire : 18 May, 2008 10:05

As someone who has yet to tackle steeks, I find that terrifying! I imagine it is a bit exhilarating as well.

# posted by Knittripps : 18 May, 2008 10:46

I too am interested in how you did your steeks. I am about to do one on a Alice Starmore baby blanket.

# posted by evie : 18 May, 2008 12:26

Good job !

# posted by Anonymous : 19 May, 2008 03:19

steeks? another tutorial please

# posted by melanie : 20 May, 2008 07:21

Aaack. Steeks scare the bejeezus out of me. But you did a great job. You're much braver than I am.

# posted by Stephanie : 24 May, 2008 00:25

YES! Finally STEEKS and no more purls! I have been DREAMING of whipping out some of my beautiful yarn and knitting up tubes that become cardigans, vests, pullovers with STEEKS. Oh, teach us to STEEK! Please!

# posted by Unknown : 17 March, 2009 20:54