{"id":1708,"date":"2021-10-24T18:43:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-24T17:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/?p=1708"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:55:44","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T12:55:44","slug":"sew-a-zipper-crochet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crochething.com\/sew-a-zipper-crochet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to sew a zipper to your crochet project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now let\u2019s talk zippers.<\/strong> You might have crocheted a gauge or test piece with a new, beautiful stitch. Let’s not waste that precious yarn and time! Turn your gauge into a pen case, pouch or bag by simply adding a zipper. In this tutorial you will learn how to sew a zipper by hand<\/strong>. Scroll down for my photo tutorial<\/strong> and step by step video<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to sew a zipper to your crochet project by hand: a tutorial for beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If this is your first time adding a zipper, I recommend using a zipper<\/strong> that matches the width<\/strong> of your project<\/strong> as much as possible. You’ll also use a darning needle<\/strong> with very sharp<\/strong> point.

I work the \u2018backstitch\u2019 in the crochet stitches.
Poke the needle up from beneath the stitch. Pull the thread until the knot catches against the underside of the fabric at the first insertion point.

Then, push the needle back down through the previous stitch.
Poke the needle up from beneath the 2nd stitch and continue like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t pull the yarn to tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials:<\/strong>
\u2013 left over piece of yarn for sewing, preferably the same yarn you used for your project
\u2013 zipper, preferably the same width as your project
\u2013 darning needle with sharp point
\u2013 scissors
\u2013 pins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Video tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make it easier, I\u2019ve made a video tutorial showing you how to sew a zipper to your crochet project by hand. You can also find my free photo tutorial below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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