Did the Steeks work?

Any Gauge and Gauge-Free patterns by Deb

I know you’ve been waiting with baited breath to see if picking up around my steeked sleeve opening would hold as I knit my sleeves. You haven’t?!

Well, I was holding my breath, even as I did it. And, guess what, I found one more skein of the pink. Yay.

On the inside you can see the crochet work I did and the cut ends.

On the outside, the pick up is very neat and tidy. I picked up 3 stitches for every 4 rows.

One 3/4 length sleeve finished. I have to say that this construction sure makes short work of sleeve knitting. I love that.

As I approach the end of this large experiment I cast on for a new project. I’m holding it as a carrot in front of this sweater so that I get it done.

I can’t be the only one who does this, am I?

Cheers, Deb

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Author: debgemmellmods

I'm a Knitter. The capital K means every day, everywhere. I'm co-owner of Cabin Fever with my sister Lyn. We have published over 100 patterns and 11 books. I'm also working on a new set of patterns for Any Gauge knitting. Dive into your stash and cast on for a Top Down sweater that fits, or an accessory to use up those odd balls of yarn.

6 thoughts on “Did the Steeks work?”

  2. Well, I should’ve known it would all work out in the end after that terrific crochet edging you did. I love it. I think it would be a sure winner in the ‘sticky’ Briggs & Little yarn but I’m not ready for a smooth, soft yarn. You made it look easy.

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  4. Hi Deb,
    As always, your work looks fabulous and so great you found the extra ball of wool. Hmmm that carrot thing never works for me lol. I have at least 6 projects on the go and they all get rotated & worked on. It all depends on what I’m doing or where I’m going as to the size or difficulty of the project to work on or take with.
    Peg Bird

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