Securing steeks – crochet

A useful picture tutorial securing stitches by crochet before steeking is the one by Brooklyn Tweed, easy to follow as the sample is in neutral colours.

Ysolda’s tutorial is useful to picture how matters will look on a busier, more colourful pattern. She has a video too:

Ysolda using a crochet hook to secure stitches before steeking

Securing steeks – felting

Meg Swansen using needle felting to secure the stitches before steeking – must go to the webpage to play the video:

https://www.schoolhousepress.com/blog/steeks/