Zipper Sweater

The Zipper Sweater from Petite Knits features a quarter zip design that does not require a sewing machine to complete! This class is divided into two parts: collar and upper body set up and followed by working the body in the round, zipper placket pick up and picking up the sleeves

Thursdays January 9 & 16th, 1 week break, January 30, February 6 (1 week break) February 20th
Supplies:
Needles: US 8 and US 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge) 32”- 40” needles for Magic Loop or US 4 DPNs / 16” circular for smaller ribbing if you don’t wish to use Magic Loop

Pattern is NOT included in the class. You can purchase it here.

1 closed end zipper 12 or 14” long (Sourcing Ideas will be shared in class)

Worsted/ Aran Weight Yarn or (2 strands held double to make Worsted Weight)
Sizes: 45¾ (48½) 50¾ (52¼) 55 (59¾) 63 (67¾) 70¾ inches
Worsted Weight yarn: 1050 (1194) 1290 (1385) 1528 (1670) 1720 (1720) 1800 yds|

10 g coordinating lace weight or mohair yarn for zipper installation
Optional: sewing machine for zipper installation

Classes are taught via Zoom and are recorded. You’ll have access to the recordings in our virtual classroom space at LauraAllyson.Party.

Bonus Material Class: Thursday December 12, 6pm CST
Class 1: Jan. 9th (6:30pm CST - 8:30 pm CST)
- Swatching, sizing and supplies
Class 2: Jan. 16th
Provisional ribbing cast-on and working the collar

Break - finish neck ribbing and begin working yoke flat or with an optional steek panel installation

Class 3: Jan. 30th
Joining the yoke in the round
Class 4: February 6
Picking up the zipper facings

Break - finish zipper facings and continue work on the body
Class 5: February 20th
Installing the zipper two ways: by hand or using your sewing machine. Additional sleeve advice and discussion

Via Zoom Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm CST

About classes with Laura:

Classes are taught via Zoom with two cameras: one for Laura’s face and audio and the other focused on Laura’s hands for demonstration. All classes are recorded and distributed the morning after scheduled class times. Registration gives you access to bonus content in a classroom workspace at LauraAllyson.Party, a social network for makers.