About Mary Jane Muckelstone & Her Workshops
Want to Register? Questions? Contact Lori Horak (212) 937-2554 or lorih@sohopublishing.com

Instructor 

Mary Jane Mucklestone is a hand-knitting designer known for inventive colorwork design. She has a passion for folk knitting and has traveled the world to study traditional techniques and to learn about the history of the craft. Her first three books, 200 Fair Isle Motifs, 150 Scandinavian Motifs, and Fair Isle Style, were instant classics. This fall saw the release of her fourth book, Geo Knits: 10 Lessons and Projects for Knitting Stripes, Chevrons, Triangles, Polka Dots and More. Mary Jane loves to teach, specializing in lively, fun, and informative classes. Mary Jane’s inventive hand-knitting designs are featured in many books and magazines as well as on her website, MaryJaneMucklestone.com.

Workshops

Kelly Mitts: Traditional Color Placement in a Modern Mitt
Using Swan's Island lovely yarns we will work a modern take on a traditional Fair Isle mitts. The vibrant colors are arranged in a traditional manner yet the look is entirely modern.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; chart reading; have knit a few accessories; easy colorwork
 
Supplies to Bring: US2(2.75mm) & US3(3.25mm) double pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumference pieces in the round, tapestry needle,2 stitch holders or smooth waste yarn
Yarn: Provided by Swan's Island
 
Homework: On smaller needles 56 stitches, place marker, join for working in the round. Work k2, p2 ribbing to get started. Cuff will measure 2.5 inches but just knit as much as you like.
Contemporary Stranded Knitting
Knit bold contemporary looks using the principles of traditional Fair Isle knitting. Mary Jane will share her love of stranded knitting by embracing techniques that make traditional work simple while modernizing the look with graphic geometric shapes and a contemporary take on color. Using Mary Jane’s Flying Geese Cowl as a template, we will create a sampler, experimenting with color and shapes. Mary Jane will help guide your color choices and offer tips on stranded knitting technique.
Technique Requirements: Knit/purl; cast on/bind off; increase/decrease; working in the round; chart reading; have knit a few accessories; easy colorwork
 
Supplies to Bring:  16” US8 and US9 circular needles. To begin a sampler cowl or cushion you will need 5 colors of worsted-weight yarn with between 30yd/27.5m and 72yd/66m each. Make sure there are a few colors of high contrast—light and dark colors. Since we won’t have time to finish our project, you won’t need all the yarn, but bring what you can: attack your stash and experiment! 
Although I encourage you to make up your own sampler, if you prefer to make the Flying Geese cowl as is, the yarn and amounts are: Harrisville Highland, 100% wool 200yd/182m, 100g/3.5oz; Charcoal 60yd/55m, Azure 72yd/66m, Toffee 30yd/27.5m, Suede 30yd/27.5m, Silver Mist 60yd/55m.
 
Homework: On larger needle, with any color you like, cast on 120 sts, and work k1,p1 rib for 1 inch.