Geo Knits: 10 Lessons and Projects for Knitting Stripes, Chevrons, Triangles, Polka Dots, and More

by Mary Jane Mucklestone

Incorporate diagonals, triangles, squares, circles, and other stylish geometric patterns in your knitwear! Through ten easy lessons and ten projects for color-work knitting, designer Mary Jane Mucklestone teaches intermediate knitters a variety of techniques, including striping and the Fair Isle color work for which she’s renowned. From a garter stick cowl and stockinette hat to a stranded shrug and chevron leg warmers, the fashion-forward garments and accessories in this collection will expand knitters’ skills.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 11, 2016

About the author

Mary Jane Mucklestone is a world-known hand knitting designer, whose inventive designs are featured in many books and magazines

She’s the author of 4 books featuring stranded colorwork; the stitch dictionary "150 Scandinavian Motifs," and "Fair Isle Style" a contemporary take on colorwork featuring 20 projects from 18 popular designers. GeoKnits focuses on geometric shapes, by clever bias knitting and in stranded knitting alike.

Her first book "200 Fair Isle Motifs" was an instant classic and has been translated into many languages.

Mary Jane travels the world to study traditional knitting techniques and to learn more about the history of the craft. She’s a popular teacher specializing in lively, fun and informative classes. Her objective is to give students the courage to try something new!

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like other books I've read by author Mary Jane Mucklestone but thought this was not nearly as ground breaking as some of her other titles. It does highlight how simple, geometric color work could be knit in bold and exciting ways. This is great for beginning knitters but kind of boring for for those with more experience. The 10 projects are pretty basic, too. I would have enjoyed more work showing difference gauge or thicknesses of yarn.

[Tessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty basic.

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book. As an experienced knitter I have taken some great hints and tips away from it. Will also enjoy making up some of the projects.