Description ~ Steeking and knitting in the round

The rumors are true - Icelanders knit everything in the round and they fearlessly steek their cardigans but cringe at the mere thought of knitting a whole garment back and forth. The class covers the principles behind knitting in the round both using DPNs and the magic loop method. Two methods of steeking are covered, the conventional one using a sewing machine (demonstration with a ready sewn sample) and the increasingly popular crochet method. Examples and tips on finishing are included.

Materials Needed ~ Steeking and knitting in the round

Homework ~ Steeking and knitting in the round

50 yards of Lopi light in a light color and approx. 10 yards in a contrast color (can also be provided by teacher for a 5USD material fee), US5 32" circular needles (bring DPNs if you like them), a piece of scrap yarn, darning needle, crochet hook size C or D.