In this class we will look at the fundamentals of what makes up Shetland Lace, construction methods, stitch patterns and the wool itself. We will see how knitted lace items, […]
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Scandinavian Knitting with Mary Jane Mucklestone
What makes Scandinavian colorwork different from other world traditions? We will explore color choices and the classic motifs used in Scandinavian stranded knitting. Learn techniques for tacking down extra-long floats […]
Exploring Color in Fair Isle Knitting with Mary Jane Mucklestone
This lively course will introduce the basics of color selection for fair isle knitting. We will learn about the use of color over the years in traditional Fair Isle knitting […]
Steeking 101 with Gudrun Johnston
During this workshop we will look at the various methods used when steeking your knitting. Working from a swatch, we will primarily focus on the crocheted reinforcement method but other […]
Grand Shetland Adventure Knits with Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone
Shetland is known worldwide for its exquisite lace knitting and distinctive Fair Isle colorwork knitting. Less known is how these arts are born out of a culture of thrift and […]