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7092
Thursday 08/02/2018, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Skill Level
Easy Class Hours
3
Price
$85.00
Categories
*Knitting Finishing Special techniques Tips & hints
Teacher
Cindy Craig View Cindy's profile and full STITCHES Midwest class list |
Zippy Zippers with Cindy Craig
Adding a zipper to a sweater can change the whole look—from ho-hum to awesome. We will explore 2 different ways to attach a zipper to knit fabric as well as how to shorten a zipper to fit your desired length. There will be plenty of time to practice both with lots of support. Dive in and tackle these techniques, and you'll be putting zippers on everything.
Supplies
_1 separating zipper longer than 9" _one non-separating zipper longer than 9", _sewing thread _sewing needle _sharp point tapestry needle _yarn used to make swatch _20 yards of contrasting color of yarn in same weight _Knitting Basics: Sharp scissors, Notebook, Pen or pencil with eraser, Stitch markers, Tapestry needles (large and small), Tape measure, Small calculator, Needles and crochet hooks of various sizes Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes. Homework
Make 4 the same: With light-colored, worsted-weight yarn and US 7 needle, cast on 20 sts. Work 9 inches stockinette stitch.
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