Zipper Fears

Even though I've put in many zippers in sewn garments (machine sewing) I was really nervous about the final step of completing Central Park Hoodie #1, installing the zipper. I m finally going to take the plunge and sew it in and I wanted to share these resources for you in case you are facing the same task. Watch for a photo of the finished product soon.

I finished the button bands on CPH#2 today too, just have to seam it together and it's DONE!

One of the easiest to read/see explanations:
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/howto/archive/2008/05/15/zipper.aspx
http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/2006/10/separating-zipper-tutorial-handsewing.html

http://pickinandthrowin.blogspot.com/2007/02/sewing-zipper-into-cardigan.html

http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/archives/2007/02/closing_the_bri.htm
If you are a Ravelry user, check out this thread:
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/techniques/321219

I cord makes a nice edge when you are putting in a zipper. I used applied I-cord on my CPH. Here are some links that will help you with I-cord:

The first instructions I used (for the Moderne Baby Blanket) :
http://keyboardbiologist.net/Techniques/AppliedICordStart.htm

http://wendyknits.net/archives/297

http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/stitches/icord.htm

This is so cool! You can see how to make I-cord as an animation HERE.

And finally, here's an online resource with a huge stock of zippers and you can even order a custom length separating zipper for $1 more:
http://www.zipperstop.com/
I've heard but haven't confirmed that you can send them a swatch and they will find their best match for you.