The knitting notes
Notes on yarn, ribs and seams
Nine notes on how we knit our socks, swim pieces and cold weather layers, and how to pick between them.
How we knit our team socks
A team sock has a job to do on the field, and the way we knit it decides how it stays up.
Water notesHow our swimsuits are cut and stitched
We cut 21 one piece and two piece suits, tankini tops, swim shorts, rash guards and cover ups in our swim and sun section.
Head notesWhat a hat does at the brow
A hat stays on because the band at the brow is knitted narrower than the crown above it.
Layer notesHow everyday layers handle all day wear
A layer that stays comfortable through a long shift comes down to plain construction choices.
Everyday notesHow two plain socks differ in construction
A flat packet hides the way a sock was knitted on the cylinder.
Wrap notesHow a scarf is finished at the ends
The ends of a scarf take the tugging and the wash basin first.
Cold notesHow loft traps warmth beneath outer clothes
A base layer works by holding still air against your clothes rather than packing extra weight into the weave.
Leg notesHow to read a pair of tights
ZANDO knits 11 opaque and sheer tights, footless leggings, thigh high and knee high stockings across a catalogue of 153 pieces in 8 sections.
Wash notesWashing knitwear so the stretch stays true
Heat does not rip a seam right away.
Read one, then pick one
Once you know which rib or yarn you are after, the picker narrows the rack down by weather, wearer and day.
Open the pickerSee the eight sections