单词 | steek stitch |
释义 | > as lemmassteek stitch Esp. in Fair Isle knitting: a section of extra stitches worked at a point which will ultimately be cut open, enabling the knitter to work in the round rather than back and forth. Also as a modifier, esp. in steek stitch.The steek technique is often used for knitted garments. Once the knitting is complete, the work is cut along the steek and finished to create an opening, such as an armhole, the front opening of a cardigan, etc. ΚΠ 1981 S. McGregor Compl. Bk. Fair Isle Knitting iii. 31/1 There were no reductions around the armhole, the gusset stitches being left on a stitch-holder, and the sleeve opening bridged by a steek of 6-8 stitches cast on for that purpose above the gusset. 1996 C. Strick Sweaters from New Eng. Village 99/1 Neck... When picking up stitches around openings that have been steeked, use the stitch directly adjacent to the last steek stitch. 2012 M. Radcliffe Circular Knitting Workshop x. 292/1 These instructions call for an 8-stitch steek... There's no rule for the exact number of stitches in a steek: you just need enough fabric to work with after the steek is cut. < as lemmas |
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