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Daedalus Dove vs. Starling: A Side-by-Side e-Spinner Comparison

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In our latest Taking Back Friday video, we’re taking a closer look at two beautifully designed e-Spinners from Daedalus: the well-loved Starling and the brand new Dove. If you’ve been curious about how the Daedalus Dove and Starling e-Spinners compare, this post will walk you through those details. From portability and controls to bobbin capacity and overall feel, each of these tools offers something a little different. The Daedalus Dove The Dove sits comfortably between two existing models in the Daedalus lineup. It’s smaller than the Starling, but larger than the Sparrow, offering a balanced middle ground. And while it’s smaller than the Starling, it still feels solid and well-made. Portability and Travel This is where the Dove really shines. It’s light enough to carry in one hand and compact enough to fit into something as simple as a lunch bag. It uses friction-fit parts rather than screws, which means it breaks down quickly and reassembles just as easily; it’s an easy compan...
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Playing with Colour & Crochet: The Midnight Clear Cowl

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The Midnight Clear Cowl is a true feast for the eyes, featuring a beautiful spectrum of colours that flow seamlessly from one shade to the next. Designed by Charlotte Lee, the openwork pattern creates a delicate, lace-like texture. Each hue shines through and adds a touch of airy elegance. When worn, the cowl has a beautiful drape, making it both a cozy and stylish accessory. It’s a perfect piece to brighten up any outfit and add a pop of colour to your everyday look! CROCHETING THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR COWL Looking for a vibrant project to play with colour? The Midnight Clear cowl design by Charlotte Lee is just the ticket. With a variety of stitches to explore and captivating openwork, crocheters will savour every row.  Originally released as one of our SweetGeorgia Advent patterns, the Midnight Clear Cowl invited you to enjoy colour and creativity while finding moments of quiet in a busy season. This cowl is worked from short side to short side, building length as you go. Stitche...
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The SweetGeorgia Show // S6 E5: Kymona Tracey

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In this episode of the SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with Kymona Tracey about her multicraftual life. They explore everything from paper crafts and woodworking to weaving and punch needle. Kymona shares how she manages her tools, stash, and most importantly, her time. Kymona Tracey began her creative journey by making newsletters about her children to share with relatives far away. From that starting point, her interest in making grew, one craft at a time, leading her into woodworking, leatherwork, sewing, and the fibre arts. Often referred to as the sister of the Energizer Bunny, she works full-time while still finding time to craft, teach, and explore new hobbies, especially when travelling. Kymona Tracey Handmade wooden chair & stool Where to Find Kymona Tracey Kreative Kymona Kreative Kymona Instagram Kreative Kymona YouTube CSM sock Sewn paper weights First inkle band Punch needle rug Handwoven colour gamp scarf Punch Needle slippers ...
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Leaping from Adventurous Knitter to Designing My Own Patterns

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I’ve been knitting for nearly two decades, exploring different styles of knitting (stockinette, lace, cables), and it has brought me great joy. Over the years, I have become comfortable adjusting sizes or modifying patterns to work with the gauge and fabric I prefer for my chosen yarns.  It got me thinking: could I design my own patterns? You may be experiencing something similar, where you want to design a project to your own specifications. Where do you start? Well, let me take you on my journey!  Horseshoe Bay Hat; knit in SweetGeorgia Trifecta DK in Strawberry Tea. Look for Inspiration Sometimes, inspiration comes from a beautiful new skein of yarn or a combination of yarns; a perfect palette of colours. Working at SweetGeorgia in an environment full of knitted samples intrigues me to explore colour and gauge combinations even further. Allow Time to Play  And by play, I mean swatch…I know, I know, it seems like I’m always recommending people to swatch. But no...
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The Handwoven & Delicious Sunday Morning Waffle Towels

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Every once in a while, a pattern comes along that feels so delicious you want to run straight to the loom. That is exactly how the SweetGeorgia team felt when we first saw the Sunday Morning Waffle Towels. Squishy, textured, and full of colour, what’s not to love? This is the second free pattern included in our newest School of SweetGeorgia course, Weaving Waffle Weave with Felicia Lo. Sunday Morning Waffle Towels , designed by Felicia Lo. Sunday Morning Waffle Towels Is it the joyful play of colour, the irresistible waffle texture, or just the way they come together so effortlessly? The warp uses four main colours, woven in Maurice Brassard 8/2 Unmercerized Cotton , while up to six colours dance through the weft, creating rich and surprising combinations. (Also making this a great scrap-busting project.)  You can choose between baby or big waffles, depending on how big you want the pockets to be. Felicia encourages you to try both, which keeps the weaving process interestin...
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