I'm getting really close

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?

Comments

[Katie]

Oh heavens! Just beautiful!

[vanessa williams]

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!

[Islay]

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!

[Jessica]

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.

[Rose]

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

[Becky]

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.

[MNMMOM2k]

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

[Dag]

omg - this is gorgeous!! good luck with the finishing!

[Miranda]

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. :)

[carol]

This, by far, is one of the best "Handmade Goodness" I have ever seen...unbelievable!

[liza]

Wow, that's really beautiful...and you made it so quickly.

[Mary]

In the second Mason-Dixon knitting book there is a discussion about cutting steeks. Good luck, the sweater is lovely.

[Tonya]

I love Eunny Jang's steeking tutorial: http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/steeking_chronicles_the_should.html

[Beth]

It's beautiful !

[annri]

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!

[Erin]

thank you! i had looked at eunny's, but this one is a little clearer to me.

[Erin]

thanks tonya! there's a boat load of info there.

[Erin]

great to know! thanks mary!

[Erin]

you don't realize how big your comment made me smile!

[Erin]

thanks for the link! her vest is super cute!

[Erin]

yay! that is the type of steeking i have done before.  thank you!

[Erin]

thank you rose!

[Erin]

wow. there is a ton of info there. i'm going to have to study up, for sure! thanks!

[Erin]

thanks for the sweet words vanessa! i think you hit it on the head: knitting in the round is easier and faster.

[Kathy]

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

[Sarah Jackson]

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

[Kirsten Ott]

I always found a BIG glass of wine and some good music. It is always over before you know it! Good luck!

[Mary Ann]

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

[Kara]

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.

[Alissa]

oh wow... yeah, that would make me very nervous... it's looking awesome.

[jess]

Erin, I love it! Great colors!

[Suzanne]

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!

[honeyflake]

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 :)

[leslie]

are you sure you just don't want to leave it a pullover?! :)

teasing. you can do it. go erin!

[Mama G]

I love the colors, the design, and that you're going to steek it and make a cardigan! Brava!

[Mary Smith]

I LOVE that sweater!!!

[Bridget]

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.

[karen]

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...

[heidi wise, imagewise photography]

eeeek! cant wait to see how it turns out!

[therisa]

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!

[minnesota:madre]

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.

[Amy]

Scrumptious sweater! Can't wait to see how you get on...I'm terrified of steeks! xx

[mandy]

awesome! holy crow i'd be nervous to cut it too!

[Peggy]

It's beautiful! If it were me, I'd just leave it. Cutting is just too scary.

[Tanya]

My stars - that is gorgeous!!

Tanya

[Erin]

i used nashua creative focus.  it's a really lovely yarn.

[Erin]

it'd look pretty bad with a big steek down the front so i am going to cut......tomorrow!

[Erin]

thanks kristin!

[Erin]

thank you for that!  off to read more....

[Erin]

i will check this one out, too.  thanks kathy!