Auld Steekie
Well, I cut my first steek over the weekend, and I have the pictures to prove it!
I decided to cut the neck steek first since it was the smallest. I managed not to freak out too much. There was a moment's anxiety as the scissors first took to the stitches, but that moment quickly faded as I got engrossed cutting up the center. I did the long front steek as well, and now I'm picking up the stitches on either side of the band. I have to admit, there is something really satisfying about cutting up a knitted vest with scissors, especially when you know it isn't going to unravel.
A prize goes to the first person who correctly identifies the inspiration for the title of this post!
I decided to cut the neck steek first since it was the smallest. I managed not to freak out too much. There was a moment's anxiety as the scissors first took to the stitches, but that moment quickly faded as I got engrossed cutting up the center. I did the long front steek as well, and now I'm picking up the stitches on either side of the band. I have to admit, there is something really satisfying about cutting up a knitted vest with scissors, especially when you know it isn't going to unravel.
A prize goes to the first person who correctly identifies the inspiration for the title of this post!
Comments
It is gorgeous though. Wow. Can't wait to see the FO.
I you rather like "steek your gab forever" myself.
Yes, Fool and Meg, I am still alive and knitting, just busy with work and choir and knitting and stuff.
My little Corgi, Roisin Dubh, was named after the first pub I ever set foot in, in Galway. Plus Black Rose was always one of my favorite Black 47 songs, and since they were the reason I was in Galway in the first place, I decided Roisin Dubh would fit the pup nicely. It did then, and it still does three years later.
I can't go to my knit night tonight due to raunchy weather. No driving for me in this snow/slush/sleet, so I guess I'll stay put and make tracks on my commission Aran that's ALMOST done. (Pics will be on the blog as soon as it's on the woolly board drying.)
Cheers!
Paula
To April - DH and I saw Craig Ferguson's "wake" for his dad. Was amazing, just like a proper wake should be, I think. Of course, it was hell on our kleenex supply - did my share of crying my eyes out too.