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On steeking

Dec 26, 2006 10:01

LaurieM commented:

I do believe that Eunny writes about what steeks are appropriate for different types of yarns. For a slippery super wash yarn like Dale, I believe a sewn steek is recommended. Also, didn't the pattern recommend a sewn steek?After reading that it occurred to me that I had written about my snafu with the steeking as if it were a ( Read more... )

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caterwauller December 26 2006, 17:30:54 UTC

I agree with Paul (and having seen it in person) that is one gorgeous sweater. Great job! I've not done a full-size sweater yet - but I'll be starting my first one soon. My hubby only got a box of yarn and a pattern book for Christmas. LOL

Julie anonymous January 1 2007, 16:00:05 UTC

Beautiful! I just did my arm and neck steeks yesterday on the Little Majolica, and I think they are going to hold. I used the same tutorial, and I also have sticky yarn (Galway) so hopefully mine will hold. The pattern was written flat, but I couldn't stand to do the colorwork that way, and converted to in the round. Sweater is now blocking.