Reinforcing, cutting and picking up stitches from a steek / Stranded Knitting - steeks

[@Chantwizzle]

For anyone asking: A steek is a guide to help you define the cut line. You reinforce it so the stitches don't fall apart after you cut. Especially great for working colourwork patterns so you can maintain tension, and you don't have to purl or interrupt the knitting in fair isle. The lines are usually knit in and a button and, or whatever band you want, is applied after.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Perfectly said. Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@michaelmich6111]

All youtube instructional videos should be made this way-- clear, concise,no nonsense, without extra sound bytes to detract. I may be able to steek right now without reviewing any notes. So well done... thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thanks!

[@jpeood32]

me too!

[@apennyforyourthoughts3710]

She is brilliant

[@libbyhoenstine7504]

Excellent teacher!

[@ombrettad5749]

You are the Bob Ross of knitting. I could watch you for hours. Your knowledge is encyclopaedic and your voice so perfect for teaching. I am learning so much through your videos. Thank you so much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you so much for the lovely comment, Ombretta! I love teaching and feedback like yours is so appreciated! ❤️

[@reallymedagnabit]

steeking fully explained. THANKS! I especially appreciate showing the non-reinforced part and picking up the button band. 100% useful!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it helped!

[@ronnybrown5055]

When I google a technique and Suzanne Bryan is listed, I always watch that one! Your videos are measured, concise and easy to follow. You are definitely an inspirational knitter and have so much knowledge and talent. Thank you for being such a great teacher!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so kind, Ronny, I really appreciate your feedback, thank you! ❤️

[@TheTugboatgirl]

I'm just about to cut my first steek. I'm so glad I found this video. I have spent 2 days working up the nerve to cut my knitting! Oh the sweat and anxiety. Thank you so much for posting this, I feel confident enough to do this❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

It is so worth it in the end! You are going to love the finished project!

[@viridiangreen8259]

Im amazed by the different ways master knitters steek 💛

[@connied6630]

All of a sudden I'm not scared of a steek. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful!

[@산하-l5j]

Even though this video was uploaded 5 years ago, It was so helpful for me today, especially picking up stitches part. Thanks for your instructional explanation. :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@friskydingo416]

I’ve always wanted to knit a fair isle cardigan but don’t own a sewing machine. I do own crochet hooks. You’re a life saver.

[@marianemartin2644]

I have been knitting, crocheting and sewing all my very long life, but one can learn something new every day. I like the way the steek is crocheted, much better than the way I have done it since 1958.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I find that there is always something new to learn, and I love learning! Thank you so much for watching, Mariane! 😊

[@anneliprendergast2931]

I love your videos! Thank you for the clear, simple instructions and all of the knitting wisdom you share here. ❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@lillib1385]

When you said "we are ready to cut" my heart stopped beating. As usual, great tutorial

[@SuzanneBryan]

😊 thank you

[@apennyforyourthoughts3710]

I'm so geateful for your videos. It's like having my very own supergranny online. My granny thought me to knit, but I never learned to read a partern. So, I make my own. And thats great, for the stuff I know, not so great if the other bits. I just learned how to do this. Thank you so much

[@xHerDudeness]

Thanks for the video!! Thanks to you I am no longer afraid to use the scissors!! 😄❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

Have fun!

[@nagaratnasarvadevabatla4465]

If there is ever a chance to meet you, I would love it.. Whenever I am at Crossroads, your videos are like teachers guiding me. Thank you very much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That would be cool!

[@anepictree]

Such a brilliantly clear lesson and so thoughfully planned. It was great to see the non reinforced example too. They fear and mystery of steeking has just faded away for me completely - THANK YOU

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yay, happy to hear this, Anepictree! You are so welcome! 😊

[@anepictree]

@@SuzanneBryan best regards - Peter

[@friskydingo416]

This is brilliant. I’ve always wanted to knit a Fair Isle cardigan but I don’t own a sewing machine. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@jimnlindy]

Very excited to go forth and not fear steeking! Thank you very much for this wonderfully clear tutorial.

[@elysianfibres1642]

Your videos are an outstanding resource, Suzanne. Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@AmoCultumAlo]

This is fantastic! Thank you so much! I've been very nervous to try any pattern that requires steeks because the thought of cutting into the work is a bit daunting, to say the least. This actually rendered it harmless in my mind. It's not remotely as horrifying as it seemed to me, so thank you!

[@andashestoashes]

You are one of my favourite teachers. Thank you for all your hard work and for making these videos so clear and easy to understand.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thank you!🧶

[@renatastec5212]

Suzanne, you are an amazing teacher!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome Renata Stec! Happy knitting.

[@dianescott3515]

Thank you so much for making this video. I made the Spice cardigan for my husband months ago, but got stuck when it came time to reinforcing the steek. This video made so much sense to me after watching several others which didn’t. 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful!

[@zsuzsannaorthodoxouknitwear]

It’s beautiful! Your tutorials are the clearest, thank you Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much 😊

[@zothanzamifanai488]

This is the best tutorial on steeking! Thanks to you I just successfully did it with no confusion for the first time!

[@sheilaanderson912]

Thank you so much for a great video. I really appreciate you zooming in so we could get a really clear look at what you were doing this was super helpful!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Sheila! I really appreciate your kind feedback!

[@andrealengemann7521]

Best video ever about steek & crochet, thanks for yr work!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Andrea! Thanks for watching and for the great feedback! ❤️

[@andrealengemann7521]

​@@SuzanneBryan Dear Susan, i've got another question about steeking: I've got eleven Steek stitches and I feel it's too much because that will get bulky. So my idea ist to make two cuts in the steek. One on the left side and one on the right side of the steek by securing them with a crochet Line. Ist that possible or do I do a thinking mistake? I hope you understand what I mean😂 Many greetings from germany 🇩🇪 Andrea

[@SuzanneBryan]

@@andrealengemann7521 make a little swatch and try it on the swatch first. In my opinion, you will be fine with the 11 steek stitches, but go ahead and make a little sample to try first and see what you think.

[@andrealengemann7521]

@@SuzanneBryan thank you very much for that great idea and your very quick answer, I will try this at once. I have a lot of Samples where I can Test it😍👋

[@joanconca3541]

Suzanne clearly & specifically shows how to reinforce, cut & pick up stitches from a steek. The video is excellent! The demonstration and video are paced perfectly. I especially enjoyed the close ups! This is the BEST steeking video I've seen. Thanks so very much, Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Joan! Your kind words are very appreciated! ❤️

[@jeanmccormick6708]

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial. I was worried about steeking a hem in order to create a split hem on a sweater I'm making but now I feel confident it won't fall apart after watching this. :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

I love hearing this, Jean, and you are very welcome! Please let me know how everything works out. ❤️

[@ltlwlwl5057]

I know this is an older video.... I really like your channel. You have the natural ability to mix the color palettes very well. Its a common theme in your knit work... Very good color profiles. I think being able to create structurally accurate and visually pleasing garments... sets you apart from other.

[@kimchristmas8420]

This is one of the best stepping videos I have seen. This answered all my questions. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful, Kim! You are very welcome! 😊

[@rosemariehensom7728]

Wow you. Really made easy I always wanted to learn,thank you so much you a beautiful angel

[@SuzanneBryan]

What a lovely thing to say, Rosemarie, thank you! ❤️

[@-Araina-]

This video is such a lifesaver. I know this isn't the intended purpose, but I use this method to cut and rejoin my knitting when it turns out way too big, which is every time lol.

[@CatFromFL]

Dear Suzanne, You are a fabulous knitter and a great teacher. Very good pace, clear concise instructions and beautiful results. I run a FB called Chiaogoo Divas and we love your videos I am an advanced designer knitter & now going to do Fairisle with Steeking and lace insertions- a real challenge! Your sweater gave me the courage!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Catherine! I also have an FB group and would love to see you there, Knitting With Suzanne Bryan. ❤️

[@lyndasymms3779]

I taught myself to knit and have managed to ‘get by’ but since I have been watching your lessons, I have realised that I have much to learn. Thank you for explaining techniques tin such detail at pace that is manageable. I am amazed that you offer so much of your time to help people to learn and improve. Many of the techniques that you demonstrate, I have never come across before now. I now subscribe to your site and know that I shall become an avid follower, as well as introduce friends. Thank you, Suzanne.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! Happy knitting.

[@Anne-rf4nf]

Best tutorial on steeking I’ve seen. Thank you.

[@elwiewallin7657]

I love love love your tutorials!!❣️ Tack så mycket 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you. 🧶

[@dhanaazm7897]

Thank you Susan you are precise, very clear no nonsense. Love your instructional videos. Thank you so much.

[@pandapanda8354]

You are very articulate. Great tutorial. This was my first time watching you. I hope you are feeling happier now. You sound so sad here. You definitely deserve some joy, especially bc this video shows you genuinely do want to help others learn new things.

[@MartiGuinta]

That was SUPERB! There are so many tutorials on steeking but not the preparation for the steek and I thought that this was excellent, easy to follow, well photographed, and very well explained. Thank you so much for this.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wow, thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Martha! ❤️ And you are very welcome!

[@Cerecia61]

Thank you for this film and it was just what I needed because I'm about to do my first ever steek.

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is so great to hear, Diana! Best of luck on your steek journey, you can do this!

[@debsmith513]

Just awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@clau3204]

Love you Suzanne🥰🥰🥰 thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

🤗

[@LogicOverNonsense]

Constantly impressed by your teaching skills! Thank you, Ms. Bryan.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@astridl8885]

You've given me the confidence to tackle this steeking business!! I've been putting it off for months!! Thank you so much 💓

[@SuzanneBryan]

You can do it!

[@sydneybristo22]

This is an outstanding video. All of your videos are! I still can't get over them. You have SO much valuable information that you so kindly share. Thank you so much!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Art.4.Love.! Happy knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Be sure to share my videos with your knitting friends.

[@knittingonmymind5900]

Thank you! Fantastic I will be able to do this now!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! You are so welcome! 😊

[@khammock9]

Thank you for this video! It was so thorough and helpful. Steeking is not nearly as intimidating after watching this.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You can do it!

[@firesandflowers]

Thank you so much for this! I've watched about two dozen steeking videos to prepare for my first cardigan steek and yours was definitely the clearest - I feel a lot less nervous now! Was originally planning on using a sewing machine because I'd heard that was the most secure way to reinforce, but I'm not very familiar with sewing and was not looking forward to it. I do know how to crochet though and this looks so much easier and definitely looks secure enough for me!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Let us know how it works for you.

[@amaris-uhmariss-barela9118]

This comment makes me feel so much better about trying this method 🖤🖤

[@suzannemortimer9752]

Wonderfully clear thank you. I have steeked many times with no idea what I was doing. It worked but was messy! This is so neat. Thank you again

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lilyd5594]

Thank you for such an easy to follow steeking step by step instructions 🙌🙌🙌

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AlexFurlong]

Thank you Suzanne, that was brillant!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you.

[@andreamojzis3984]

Amazing! Over year I had finished the nordic cardigan form my husband and still not ready to wear, beacuse i was pretty confused how to deal with the steek ( pattern dispalay sewing machine method and i wasnt familiar with that ). This is supereasy! Thanks a lot for sharing with us.

[@selmatejosecheverria4771]

¡Me encanta!!! ¡Muchas gracias!!! Thanks a lot🤗❤😘😘😘👏👏👏👏

[@SuzanneBryan]

¡De nada, Selma! ¡Gracias por mirar! ❤️

[@loue6563]

This was just so very helpful. I have used a back stick before to reinforce the edge but I really like how the crocheted stitching looks. Thank you for sharing all your great knowledge and skills.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Lou E, thank you for the great feedback! 😊

[@christinar9931]

Wonderful video! The close-ups are key and your approach made everything so visible and clear. This is just the confidence boost I needed for my first steek. Thank you very much.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lindaclark8857]

Thank you for your clear and very well done video !!

[@kimberlylillegard4344]

You are a master, Suzanne, thank you! I just subscribed. Every time I want to learn something new in knitting, I look for your videos first - they are always the most clear, concise, yet thorough tutorials. 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 🧶

[@mbyemini]

Thank you for such a clear and concise and friendly tutorial - I have searched through quite a few - about to do my first steek - and thanks to you - I feel I am ready NOW!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Have you subscribed to my channel yet? If not, that is the best way to thank me. Happy knitting.

[@mbyemini]

@@SuzanneBryan I did subscribe right away - and I did the steeking - and it was really FUN and successful - I will share a photo when the project is completed!

[@mbyemini]

Still kind of investigating what do do at the end with the folded over sections to keep them laying flat and smooth - do you have instructions for that too? Just baste them down with some stitches or something more serious than that?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Once you pick up stitches along the design edge, the steeked stitches will naturally fold to the back. YOu can whip stitch them in place, or do nothing. If you used the crochet edge prior to cutting, the edge should be just fine. Try on a swatch and see what you think.

[@SuzanneBryan]

😘

[@tanyaseaman67]

Excellent tutorial! I'm looking forward to doing my first steek and feel well prepared now. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome, TC!

[@blou5598]

Excellent steeking video; clearly shown, well-paced, and thoroughly explained. Very much appreciated.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy Knitting.

[@azamnorozi5058]

Hello sweet and generous lady I have not seen you but I love you My repentance is far away, but I am close to you I am a woman from Iran, despite the severe filtering and colonialism of knowledge, I follow the tutorials from KZbin. I learned the excellent cutting method from you and taught it to others. Many women became happy because of you. I thank you with all my heart and soul. I wish you the best. سلام من از ایران هستم . کشور خورشید .زن زندگی ازادی#

[@SuzanneBryan]

This makes me very happy. Thank you.

[@Lesya77]

Thank you for sharing with us your expertise.

[@SuzanneBryan]

So nice of you

[@ЕленаКривенко-о2м]

Thank you so much! Suzanne!

[@monimona1087]

Thanks a lot to you from Switzerland!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are welcome!

[@beaking6799]

Thank you for this excellent video.

[@knitgirl.7676]

Used this for my first steek! It worked perfectly!! It is so much fun! Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great to hear, Hannah!

[@newday4936]

That was the best video on seeking for a newbie. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful newday 49! Happy Knitting.

[@ChristianiaInMyHeart]

Thank you so much Suzanne! This makes me a lot less uneasy, about having to cut the steek on my own project, which I've never done before. Love from Denmark

[@SuzanneBryan]

Du er meget venlig, Tomaswini, tak! Og kærlighed fra Californien, USA!

[@katleenanckaert322]

Just thank you so much ! This is really helpfull, now i feel ready for my first steek !

[@SuzanneBryan]

You can do it!

[@Annyshkashev]

СПАСИБО! спасибо вам большое за вашу работу! За то что вы делитесь с нами вашим мастерством! Я нашла то что искала. 😍⚘🤗

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@karibuen3237]

Very good instruction! Kari

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you.

[@fancypantsism]

I really appreciate your vids! I am learning to knit as I go, and when I come across new things,( one of the things I love about knitting is that I can always learn more), your vids have been so helpful! Thanks :)

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!🧶

[@Chantwizzle]

For anyone asking: A steek is a guide to help you define the cut line. You reinforce it so the stitches don't fall apart after you cut. Especially great for working colourwork patterns so you can maintain tension, and you don't have to purl or interrupt the knitting in fair isle. The lines are usually knit in and a button and, or whatever band you want, is applied after.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Perfectly said. Thank you! Happy knitting.

[@antoniomartinazzo5847]

Thank you Suzanne! The tutorial is amazing!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@mariaamado8239]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Maria, thanks for watching! ❤️

[@kaiabutsky]

This is just what I needed! Thank you for making this video. I've been knitting a coat in the round and was quite nervous to cut my knitting, especially since I've never used a sewing machine. After watching your clear video I feel completely confident in the next step, all without using a machine!

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's wonderful, Ian, I'm so happy to help!

[@mariurbdan3680]

Thank you for sharing, very helpful

[@catelynrose1983]

Thank you for the tutorial Suzanne! I've done Norwegian style knitting and steeking before, but I'd forgotten how to do it and your method was so easy. I will definitely take advantage of your pickup stitch calculator you mentioned. I'm attempting something a little crazy. I knit the tube with the steeking for the cardigan and the armholes, but instead of just picking up the stitches along the edge I'm attempting to slant them so that I can do a wide buttonhole band in a long cardigan style. Wish me luck!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful, Catie! And best of luck, I'm sure your cardigan is going to be beautiful!

[@orlab9231]

I've been wanting to knit a particular jumper for ages now but was scared cause there was steeking involved but I'm feeling so much more confident about it now. The pattern uses a sewing machine for steeking the armholes and im assuming I can use this method instead as my sewing machine is awful. Your colourwork is gorgeous! 🥰

[@SuzanneBryan]

As always, try it on a swatch first, But, yes, this should work.

[@EllyJiyeonHan]

Thank you so much Suzanne! this was the most helpful video. You did it so easy and that made me confident as well:) I'll go ahead and try 👍👍

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your feedback! 😊

[@crflamesfan]

Wow, you make it look so easy. After watching this I’m anxious to try it. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

It is fun. Happy knitting.

[@lizlaurichesse9056]

I want to steek!! 🙋🏻‍♀️ and when I do I sure will use your tutorial, you make it look super easy! Thank you 🙏🏼 for your tutorials..

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@madcats1231]

Absolutely excellent! Thank you for such a clear description!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Happy Knitting.

[@mitzipigna]

Muchas gracias

[@SuzanneBryan]

. 🧶

[@theresadoll5374]

You are so accomplished, I wish I could subscribe twice ;)

[@8531022]

What would I do without you? This is a HUGE help!

[@SuzanneBryan]

😃

[@mrydjeski]

So good!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 😊

[@beatrizcuchi5057]

muy didactico. sin saber ingles lo he entendido. muchas gracias

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you.

[@2brownbraids]

Thank you, i am knitting one of the sweaters in Poetry of Stitches and am afraid to cut. I like your crocheting to reinforce both side of the cut line. beautiful work, Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That is one of my favorite books. Be sure to join my Facebook group Knitting with Suzanne and post pictures of your sweater so we can all admire it! Happy knitting.

[@2brownbraids]

@@SuzanneBryan for sure when i finish, I am a slow knitter and sometimes put down for years :-)

[@deborahmccall873]

Thank you....this was a great help 🐑👍

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome Deborah Mccall. Thank you and Happy knitting. Be sure to check out my new channel for live-streaming - Suzanne - Off the Cuff kzbin.info/door/QBgFUvQzjz1RUm9NsgEA1A

[@kathleenfortier5579]

My granddaughter ‘s favorite dress is too small width wise. I have added length to it about a year ago and now I’m wondering if I can use steeking to cut and add panels to the sides. It was knit in the round.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great idea!!

[@scientificexplorergirl3374]

Thank you for this helpful tutorial! I learned steeking by using a sewing machine ~25 years ago but this is a lovely way to do it. Just one question, when finished, do you tack down the facing or is it just left lose on the underside of the garment? I am currently using this for armholes but will also use it in future for button bands. Thank you!

[@kristileardo4334]

Hi Suzanne Thanks so much for this video. I just have a question about the facing. Do you sew the facing down or does it just float inside the button band? Sorry if this was already asked but there are just so many comments to read! cheers

[@sbooontheroad]

Hello, thank you for the video. I have followed the instructions but after cutting I do have loosen thread coming from each row. I added a button band but those loosen threads are still visible and not looking nice. Could you please share some hints on how to fix that? My cardigan is almost finished. KZbin doesn't allow photos so I cannot show you how it looks like. Thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

If you are on Ravelry, I am knittingsuznne and you can send me a picture that way. I would need to see your problem.

[@jpeood32]

you’re amazing!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Johnnie, I appreciate you! 😊

[@AniNell]

Thank you dier Suzanne! You my teacher! ))

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome Ани Эл! Happy knitting.

[@andreiafernandes2871]

O my good! This is perfect!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@Genevieve.Irene7]

Exactly the tutorial I need for making the Laura Jacket from Camilla Vad. Thank you very much! I wonder if instead of buttons can add a zip? Do I have to knit the borders and sew the zip into them or can I just sew the zip directly on the folded edges?

[@SuzanneBryan]

What I would do, is make a swatch and try it both ways and see what you think. It depends on your stitch pattern, and your personal preference.