Retreat 2017-Knitting Steeks & Inserting Zippers
Skill Level: | Beginner |
Skill Details: | Advanced Beginner |
Materials Included: | Supplies: Worsted-weight wool yarn in two colors (you’ll use just part of each ball); a set of U.S. sizes 7 and 8 (4.5 and 5 mm) double-pointed needles (two circulars or the “magic loop” method can be substituted); tapestry needle; sharp-point sewing needle and sewing thread to match one of the yarn colors. Zipper can be purchased in class for $1 |
Requirements: | Homework: Step 1. With size 7 needles and the color of your choice (we’ll call this the main color; MC), cast on 55 stitches. The first 48 stitches will form the cozy; the remaining 7 stitches will form the steek. Arrange stitches for working in rounds and join, being careful not to twist the stitches. Step 2. K4, place marker to denote end of steek stitches, work in k1, p1 rib to last 3 stitches, place another marker to denote the beginning of the steek stitches, knit to end. Rounds begin in center of 7 steek stitches. Step 3. Working the first 4 and last 3 (steek) stitches in stockinette (knit every round), work remaining 48 stitches in k1, p1 rib as established for 3 more rounds—4 rounds total. Step 4. Join contrasting color (CC) and work the 7 steek stitches in vertical stripes and the remaining 48 stitches in checkerboard pattern as follows (you can omit the colorwork pattern if you wish): Rounds 1 and 2: [K1 with CC, k1 with MC] 2 times, k2 with MC, k2 with CC; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1 with MC, k1 with CC, k1 with MC. Rounds 3 and 4: [K1 with CC, k1 with MC] 2 times, k2 with CC, k2 with MC; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k1 with MC, k1 with CC, k1 with MC. Repeat Rnds 1–4 until piece measures about 1¾” from CO. Step 5. Change to size 8 needles and cont in patt as established until piece measures 3½” from CO, ending with Rnd 2 or 4 of pattern. Step 6. Cut off CC. With MC, knit 1 round across all stitches. Step 7. Working the first 4 and last 3 (steek) stitches in stockinette as before, work remaining stitches in k1, p1 rib as established for 3 rounds—3 rounds of rib total. Step 8. Bind off all stitches in rib pattern. |
Instructor: | Ann Budd |
Instructor Bio: | Ann Budd |
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