Go to steemit.com website: https://signup.steemit.com/
Click on “Sign Up”

Click “Sign Up For Free”

Enter the username you want to use for steemit

Enter your email address

Check your email

Confirm your email

After confirming your email you will be directed back to steemit account creation page CLICK “Continue”

Enter your country and phone number

You will receive an SMS with a confirmation code. Enter it in the box and click “Continue”

You get a message that they will be looking at your sign up application

That’s it, wait for 1 – 2 weeks. I can’t remember if I was sent an email or sms when my account was approved. Anyway, when you get an approval, you will get a link to finalize your account.
This tutorial will be updated as soon as I get the approval as well.
If you get your’s first just follow their instructions, can’t go wrong.
Remember to make back ups of your password and keep it safe.
WARNING! Make sure you save your password and make back ups. Keep your password offline and safe. Losing your password could mean losing your account completely.