The Fair Isle Vest: Stranded & Steeked
Mary Jane Mucklestone
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- In-depth Instruction; over 233 mins
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Introduction
9:09
Meet Mary Jane, your guide into the fabulous Fair Isle universe.
Fair Isle History
9:24
Learn about the history of Fair Isle knitting.
Shetland Wool
5:34
Let's talk about wool! Learn about the perfect yarn for your project: Shetland wool.
Yarn & Color
22:30
Color theory doesn't have to be scary! Learn about arranging colors in this lesson.
Fair Isle Charts
17:46
Charts are a fun way to plan your knitting. Learn how to chart colors and basic reading techniques.
Swatching
32:16
Before you skip swatching (we know you're thinking about it!), watch this lesson to learn the importance of your gauge swatch.
Knitting Your Vest
22:24
Time to get started! Now that you're fully prepared, you can start your vest. Learn about handling two strands and addressing concerns as you start this beautiful project.
Steeking Your Vest
32:34
Stabilize your knitting by steeking. Unsure of what steeking is? Watch to find out!
Shaping & Reinforcing
51:35
Shape that sweater! Now that you've steeked, you need to shape your sweater. Get the perfect fit with this lesson.
Finishing
28:55
Finish your vest before it winds up in the work-in-progress pile. Learn how to graft the shoulders and block for a professional look.
Like any challenging thing, Fair Isle knitting is both satisfying … and a tiny bit addictive. Fiber artist Mary Jane Mucklestone invites you to get just as obsessed as she is by these intricate multicolored designs from the Shetland Islands. Then use steeking to transform your knit tube into a flattering and on-trend garment. Mary Jane designed this beautiful sweater vest just for Craftsy and chose traditional Shetland yarns to create it. You’ll build your stranded colorwork skills round by round, then pick up your scissors and take a mad leap into steeking. It’s true – you will cut into your knitting. Meanwhile, Mary Jane will encourage you to commit a multitude of knitting sins, including knotting your yarn joins, not weaving in ends, and … hold onto your hat … ignoring mistakes.
Mary Jane Mucklestone
Mary Jane Mucklestone loves to knit and especially loves to knit with color. She's the author of two new books featuring colorwork; Fair Isle Style, a contemporary collection of 20 designs from 18 popular designers, and the colorwork stitch dictionary 150 Scandinavian Motifs. Her first book, 200 Fair Isle Motifs, was an instant classic and has been translated into many languages.
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