Oak City Fibers
Zipper Class With Kate Oates! Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:00am-11:00am
Zipper Class With Kate Oates! Saturday, September 21, 2024 9:00am-11:00am
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Saturday September 21, 2024 9:00am-11:00am - Zipper Installation ($100)
conquer your zipper fears! you don't need a sewing machine or even a needle & thread to install a zipper in your handknits. this technique turns your zipper into a knittable object for a stunning and impeccable finish. for this course, you can either order materials directly from ko, or purchase them on your own. the only preparation required is to create 2 swatches to use for practice in class, or, use swatches you've already got on hand from previous projects.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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knitting and purling
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this course is perfectly suitable for beginning knitters
TECHNIQUES INCLUDED
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turning your zipper into a knittable object
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two styles of joining your zipper & buttonband
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picking up and knitting stitches
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three-needle bind-off
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calculating buttonband stitches based on your personal stitch to row gauge ratio
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fixing three-needle bind-off misses
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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knitpicker tool & 5”/12.5 cm long zipper (available for purchase as a course materials bundle from kate)
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two swatches that are at least 5”/12.5 cm tall and 2”5 cm wide, with at least 1 stockinette selvedge stitch on each side; these swatches can be knit for class or can be recycled from a previously swatched project.
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yarn: scraps of yarn that are the same weight or lighter than what was used in your swatch; if your finished project is bulky or heavier, you must use a yarn in worsted weight as bulky yarn is not suitable for this technique
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needles: a minimum of 3 dpn’s or sets of circular needles in the size used for your swatch, or one size smaller
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pencil & paper
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knitters tools: scissors, darning needle, measuring tape, removable stitch markers if your swatch is taller than 5”/12.5 cm
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