Edgings are an important design element, providing beauty and function. Learn how to pick up and knit stitches into the side of your knitting, to stablilize the edge. We will de-mystify the process of the perfect instillation of zippers into hand-knits.

Technique Requirements: knit/purl, basic finishing techniques

Assemble supplies. If no project is ready, knit and bring to class: 2 swatches at least 3 inches wide, and 4” long, or the same length as the zipper you are bringing to class.

Projects that are ready for edging or zippers are welcome, or knit Homework swatches (see above). Bring supplies suitable for those projects. A zipper the length of your project or swatch, extra yarn to use for edgings, and knitting needles 2-3 sizes smaller than used for knitting. Sewing needle, thread which matches the yarn (for sewing zipper) , and sewing thread in a contrasting color (for basting), sewing pins.