steeking
/ˈstikɪŋ/
noun
- A technique in knitting where a line of stitches is cut open to create an armhole or neck opening, often reinforced with a crochet chain.
- Steeking requires careful reinforcement before cutting the fabric.
- She learned steeking to make a cardigan from a sweater pattern.
- The knitting tutorial explained how to do steeking for a v-neck.