Mary Jane Mucklestone
Shhh…
I’ve got a secret!
I’ll share it with you on Thursday April 12!
Stay tuned!
It’s super exciting!
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Oorik Pattern Reveal!!!
I’m pleased as punch to reveal my contribution, Oorik, to the great new book A Year of Techniques by the ever-clever duo at Arnall-Culliford Knitwear, Jen and Jim.
Oorik is a sweet vest for the toddler in your life, the word Oorik which means “small person” in old Shetland dialect.
Knit in the round with just four colors. Of course never more than two are used in a single round. The sweet vest features two border patterns alternated with a single peerie pattern. I feel the colors are suitable for all genders, but they are easily substituted for you to dream up your own color scheme, which would be really fun. I can’t wait to see what folks come up with.
Steeking is the technique you’ll learn with Oorik. As with every project in this stellar book there is a technique to learn and master. Jen and Jim have made a video tutorial which will be go live on Mason-Dixon Knitting on 1st Feb 2018, the same date as a KAL will begin.
A Year of Techniques (with complimentary ebook) costs £19.99 plus shipping, or you can buy the ebook only for £19.99.
Visit Arnall-Culliford Knitwear to purchase.
A kit with the yarn will soon be available in their shop as well.
I hope you’ll join us for the KAL in February…if you can wait that long!
If I ever need cheering up I look at the many photos of Jen and Jim’s niece the vest. I know full well how challenging photographing a toddler can be – she is the cutest!!!
Sea Urchin Treasure Bag
Sea Urchin Treasure Bag is a new pattern of mine found in Making Vol.2: Fauna. My essay describing the magic of the annual sheep shearing on Nash Island, in downeast Maine is also included in the issue.
Making Vol.2: Fauna, is rich with projects and inspiration, as is always the case with Carrie Bostick Hoge’s publications. For me FAUNA is an especially compelling subject, a tribute to the various creatures that intrigue and inspire us, either at our homes or in the wild. I’ll leave you with some eye candy. I suggest ordering your copy today before it is sold out!
Making is a bi-annual themed publication for knitters and makers.
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All photos @Carrie Bostick Hoge
MJ’s Vogue Knitting Live Instagram Takeover
Instagram Takeover of Vogue Knitting Live! Tuesday October 11! Celebrating the upcoming Vogue Knitting Live in Minneapolis, my @mjmucklestone Instagram followers can get 50% off all Marketplace tickets by entering the code: MARYJANE
Hope to see you there!