For some reason, I really thought that the cardiganized versions of Urban Aran (Ravelry) were done using steeks. I had even started mine with a great yarn perfect for steeks.
So, I finish the back in just about no time since the yarn is bulky and the pattern not too challenging. But then the project sat dormant while I tried to figure out what to do with the front pieces. How do I put in the steek? How do I execute it? How do I figure out how many extra stitches to add? How to reinforce?
I read what is generally agreed on the web as the best resource for steeks – Eunny’s tutorials, but found the whole crochet reinforcement still too confusing. Probably my general freaking out about crochet given my limited skills.
But after swatching the green sweater, my need to finish projects before starting another kicked in. I spend some time checking out the other Urban Aran Cardigans and realized that most people didn’t steek theirs.
Lightbulb moment! I can chicken out of the challenge.
I ended up starting my front pieces. Two knitted at the same time. But separately, no cutting needed. So, the Urban Aran cardigan is getting some attention again.
I’ll have to wait steek for another project.
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I’m a big chicken when it comes to steeking too so I completely support you in this.