Take the Scary Out of Steeking With Aleks Byrd
This workshop is part of our Mill Open Weekend celebrations.
Tackle the steek and open a whole new world of possibilities with your knitting!
Steeking can be a bit daunting for even the most accomplished maker. Luckily, expert Aleks Byrd, is on hand to take away the fear and add another skill to our arsenal of techniques.
Explore two different styles of steeked edges, from the fun of a knotted fringe steek (ideal for shawls) and the versatile crochet reinforcement method (which will work on anything you fancy). The class then finishes off with the neat and tidy steek sandwich – a band which makes a great finishing touch by enclosing steeked edges between stocking stitch panels.
If you click the link below then you will be taken to our booking system on Eventbrite to complete your booking. You’re also more then welcome to give us a bell (+44 (0)1769 579861) and book over the phone if you would prefer. Thanks!
Skill Level Information: Intermediate knitter; students should be comfortable with knitting in the round and knitting simple colourwork motifs, casting-on, and binding-off.
Homework: Students will be given instructions to complete a knitted swatch before arrival, so that they have something to steek during the class. The swatch is simple colourwork and should take approx. one hour to knit.
Materials: You will be sent 3 x 25g mini skeins of Yarnadelic Worsted (in the colours of your choice). The yarn and cost of postage (within the UK) is included in the class price. Once you have booked, we will email you asking for your shipping address. If you are outside the UK then please email us and we can arrange an alternative option.
What do students need to bring? 2 sets of knitting needles for knitting small circumference in the round (in the same size as you knitted your swatch), stitch markers, sharp scissors and a 3-5mm crochet hook.
What is included? All other materials to complete your steek (including additional yarn) will be provided. You will also receive a complimentary voucher for a beverage from the pop-up MOW café.
Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm – 3 hours. Please arrive 30 mins before event starts to check in. Our doors officially open at 9:30am, but please just knock on the door and let us know you’re booked onto the class and we will be able to sign you in.
Date: Saturday 8th June, 2024
Location: The Mayor’s Parlour, South Molton Town Hall, EX36 3AB
Price: £65 including materials
For more information about our Mill Open Weekend celebrations please visit our website.
We are so looking forward to throwing our doors open and inviting you inside for our MOW celebrations!
– The Mill Folk x
Tutor Bio: Aleks Byrd is a knitwear designer with roots in Estonia, Canada, and the USA. She creates modern patterns with a connection to the past using little-known traditional techniques with a fresh twist on them for unique wearable designs that are fun and rewarding to knit for all levels of knitters. In addition to knitwear design, she works as an illustrator and teaches Estonian knitting techniques around the world. Her latest book Traditions Revisited – Modern Estonian Knits brings together her designs and teaching as introduction to Estonian knitting, both traditional and traditional-inspired.
Website: www.aleks-byrd.com | Instagram: @aleksbyrd | Facebook: @aleksbyrddesign
