Is steeking on your knitting bucket list? Why would you knit something in the round to knit a flat object? How can you keep your cut knitting from falling apart? So many questions, and we have the answers! This coaster class is a gentle introduction to crocheted steek reinforcement. You’ll knit the homework before class, and then we’ll reinforce, cut, and finish in class with a log cabin knitting border. Previous crochet experience not required. We’ll also try other methods of reinforcing your steek: hand stitching and felting!

Technique Requirements: knit/purl,cast on/bind off, working in the round, stranded colorwork.

Knit your coasters as detailed in the pattern, and give them a little steam blocking.

One light-colored and one dark-colored dk weight wool yarn, 50 grams/100 yards each, NOT superwash. You want a nice fuzzy/sticky wool for a good first steek experience. (If you’d like bigger coasters, worsted weight yarn is fine, too.) 16”US 7/4.5 mm circular needle, or size to get a fabric you like. Four stitch markers. Tapestry needle. Contrasting color fingering weight yarn for crocheting steek. Crochet hook, size E. Sharp scissors for cutting! Bring your leftover homework yarn, too.

Purchase the Log Cabin Love Coasters pattern on Ravelry. Use code VKL30 for 30% off pattern.