Zipper Sweater Class - Summer 2025
Make a classic quarter zip pullover and install your zipper with expert advice
Make a classic quarter zip pullover and install your zipper with expert advice
Make a classic quarter zip pullover and install your zipper with expert advice
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, June 19, 26th, 1 week break, July 10, 17, 1 week break, July 31
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:
Class 1: (6:30pm CST - 8:00 pm CST)
- Swatching, sizing and supplies
Class 2:
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:
Joining the yoke in the round
Class 4:
Picking up the zipper facings
Break - finish zipper facings and continue work on the body
Class 5:
Installing the zipper two ways: by hand or using your sewing machine. Additional sleeve advice and discussion
Via Zoom Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 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.