Steeking is preparing and cutting a piece of knitting. Yes, with actual scissors. Yes, through hand-knit work. (I know, the horror, right?) I recently took a class with Alissa (The Knitting Fairy), who is a fantastic teacher. In her class she taught us three ways to steek. My knit tube is now in three pieces!

Armed with the knowledge from class, I am no longer afraid of planning cuts to knitted items, and it opens up a whole new toolbox for altering knit clothing. Alissa is also teaching at the upcoming DFW Fiber Fest in September. I highly recommend her, she is a fountain of fascinating information. I hear her classes fill up fast (for good reason), so I hope to claim a spot. Choosing is going to be the hardest part.