How to steek like a pro! (3 easys ways for all projects!)

Everything you need to know about steeking. 3 different methods that work for different fibers ► Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez ► Read the tutorial on my blog https://nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-steek-the-ultimate-tutorial/ This video explains the whole process of steeking knitting. How to plan your steek, how to reinforce the steek, and how to embellish the steek aka. pick up stitches from it. I am using three different swatches, one in sheep wool, one in cotton, and one in a nice rustic merino yarn to show you a couple of different ways to steek knitting and the results you can expect. Podcast on the Etymology of the word "steek": https://ithoughtiknewhow.com/episode-113-steek/ 0:00 Introduction to steeking 0:55 What is a steek? 2:46 The best yarn for steeking 5:27 Planning your steek (pattern) 7:58 How to reinforce a steek (before cutting) with a crochet hook 15:56 How to reinforce a steek with back stitches (and a tapestry needle) 21:57 How to felt a steek in knitting 25:18 How to cut a steek 32:52 How to pick up stitches from a steeked edge & other tips 43:06 Reinforcing a steek edge with a crochet hook ►Link to my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDUgpVfqgFHcFGq-AkhktoQ ► Link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez ► Buy my patterns here: https://bit.ly/3aBRdzs ►Visit my blog for a free knitting school: https://nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/ ►Subscribe to my newsletter for a