Saved by the Swatch with Mary Jane Mucklestone
About Saved by the Swatch with Mary Jane Mucklestone
Have a colorful time learning how small practice squares—swatches—can make a big difference in the outcome of your colorwork knitting projects. Mary Jane will show you how to use swatching to choose colors, fix tension issues, and plan projects more confidently and successfully. We'll explore four different methods of knitting a colorwork swatch, finding the best method for your future projects. A swatch lays the groundwork for a successful project, testing out color choices, the qualities of different yarns, and achieving gauge. Swatches are the key to making your projects look just as you imagine. They become a resource you will refer to over and over again. Perfect for knitters who are fairly new to colorwork or want to improve their skills, this relaxed workshop will help you feel more confident, creative, and ready to take on colorful projects. Skill Level : Intermediate – needs to be familiar with easy stranded colorwork. Students should be able to knit/purl, cast on/bind off, work in the round, and read a chart reading, experience with easy stranded colorwork.
Supplies, Equipment & Materials Needed for Class
• A variety of yarn from your stash (2 contrasting colors of each type of yarn, 25-50 yds each)
• Needles: Needle size to match your yarn – long circulars for magic loop & dpns.
• A crochet hook slightly smaller than your needle size
• Notions
◦ Stitch markers
◦ Tapestry needle
◦ Sewing needle and sewing thread
Materials Kit
No materials kit for this class.
Pre-class Homework
No homework prior to class.
Skill Level
Intermediate – needs to be familiar with easy stranded colorwork. Students should be able to knit/purl, cast on/bind off, work in the round, and read a chart reading, experience with easy stranded colorwork.
Contact the Teacher
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When
2-hour live online session.
Enrolled students receive 30-day access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
Register and enroll above. Enrollment is not complete until payment is made on the next page, by credit card or Paypal via our secure platform. Enrolled students will receive an immediate email confirmation of enrollment, and on the day before the seminar, a reminder with Zoom link to join the class via email. Students will also be able to join the Zoom sessions from their Lessonface dashboard. Students can connect to Zoom using a tablet or computer with reliable internet. To actively participate online students also need a webcam with microphone.
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Mary Jane Mucklestone is happiest when making things — a hand‑knitting designer who loves the process as much as the finished piece. With a background in art and textiles, she travels the world studying traditional knitting techniques.
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