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Swap Loose Notes for Organized Records with Our Fibre Prep PDF 

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Recording information about our handspun helps us understand how much yardage we have, how thick it is, and how much it weighs, but fibre preparation deserves the same amount of attention. We often remember whether we spun from carded fibre, rolags, or combed top, yet two carded preparations from the same sheep breed can produce very different results. Why is this? Small changes in our fibre preparation often explain why. Having organized records not only helps repeat results but also helps to plan for future projects.   Fibre preparation has become so popular that it’s a hobby in itself. Commonly, when we think about fibre preparation, we think of working with raw fleece or changing fibre from worsted to woollen, but fibre preparation (often referred to as fibre prep) is so much more. It can also include blending different types of fibre, playing with colour, or finding ways to make spinning more enjoyable. We explore all these ideas below. Each month throughout the year, we wil...
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Fuel on the Fire: Our Lunar New Year Celebration on Yarn & Fibre!

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This is our third Lunar New Year colourway. We truly enjoy the many ways we can express ourselves through colour, and this year is something we are especially excited to share. Our Lunar New Year colourway on yarn… … and on Corriedale fibre! Fire Horse Depending on your culture, religion, or beliefs, the Fire Horse can mean different things. Many seem to agree that it represents high energy, strength, and great change. A turning point. And what we choose to do with that energy is up to us. At SweetGeorgia, we see it as a way to fuel our desires, to add “Fuel on the Fire”. We have strong drives and ambitions, and we choose to use the energy of the Fire Horse to support our creative dreams. Learning new skills, starting new crafts, and setting ourselves up for a year of success. Driving personal growth and being willing to take on new challenges. Fuel on the Fire When we look back at our 2024 colourway, Double Dragon , this year’s colourway may look similar at first glan...
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Shimmer & Shine with the Sangria Sunset Scarf

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Looking for a vibrant project to brighten up your knitting needles? Want a beautiful way to showcase a special skein and brush up on your lace knitting skills? Tabetha Hedrick’s Sangria Sunset scarf is a fun knit for all skill levels. Delicate lace set against soft hand-dyed SeaSilk Lace creates a stunning effect—like the setting sun spreading golden hues across the sky. Light, soft, and sweet, this lovely scarf is a delight to knit and wear.  THE SANGRIA SUNSET PATTERN The original sample was knit in SweetGeorgia Flaxen Silk Fine , a light fingering-weight yarn that is a linen and silk blend. It is one of our most popular bases for knitters who are looking for something wool-free that produces a crisp yet drapey fabric. For the newest Sangria Sunset sample, we chose to showcase SweetGeorgia SeaSilk Lace in the mesmerizing Honey Gold colourway. This heavier 2-ply lace weight yarn, with a blend of seacell and silk, has a soft twist and lofty hand that shimmers, drapes, and del...
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Welcome to Fibre Prep February: Bast Fibres!

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Welcome to Fibre Prep February. We are so excited to explore bast fibres with the SweetGeorgia Community this year, inspired by the lessons in Kim McKenna’s School of SweetGeorgia course, Spinning Bast Fibres: Tow Tops & Bast Blends . You do not need to be a School of SweetGeorgia member to join our fibre prep-along, though it helps to have Kim’s amazing tips and tricks, as well as her inspirational guidance for creating truly beautiful blends. SweetGeorgia Corriedale fibre in the Celebrating at Cleveland Park colourway, with Ramie bast fibres (and a small amount of green bamboo for a pop of extra colour!) Tools & Materials Each week, we explore the four bast fibres Kim covers in the course: flax (linen), hemp, ramie, and Himalayan nettle. If you picked up the SweetGeorgia Bast Fibres Kit , you will have all four. (We still have a couple available in the shop, while supplies last.) Each kit includes 40 grams of fibre, which is plenty for this exploration. Kim chose the ...
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A Fresh Look at Making Multicraftual Goals

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A new year often arrives with a rush of expectations. It starts with a mix of excitement to set goals, but often without enough thought, many of these New Year’s plans have already started to fall short before the first month is done. Keeping up with goals feels urgent, plans feel heavy, and creativity can start to feel like something that needs to be managed.  In this video and blog post, Felicia Lo shares why she chose a gentle and slow start to her 2026 planning. There is value in taking a little extra time to start with intention. Rather than rushing forward, a thoughtful beginning sets the tone for the entire year. In this video, Felicia reflects on her past goal-setting and explains why she is stepping away from rigid timelines in favour of something more flexible and supportive for her creative curiosities as a multicraftual maker. Calendar-Set Goals Felicia, like many of us, is naturally curious and deeply creative. With so many crafts and skills to explore, planning an...
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Secret Stash Club Knitting: Barley Sock Hat

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This month’s Secret Stash Club knitting is all about cozy warm projects and vibrant colour. Inspired by Felicia’s unforgettable experience under the northern lights in the Yukon, Arctic Air captures the magic of a winter sky with its hand-dyed hues of deep teal, icy turquoise, and soft blue-green. To bring this colour story to life, enter in the cozy Barley Sock hat by Tin Can Knits. This pattern is a perfect project for highlighting the gentle movement and vibrant tones of this unique yarn. Whether you’re braving chilly mornings or simply looking for a relaxing knit, this hat is sure to inspire and warm your winter days. THE ARCTIC AIR COLOUR STORY The Arctic Air colourway was inspired by Felicia’s first trip to Yukon and a magical morning viewing the northern lights. When looking through her phone’s camera, grey clouds completely transformed into these violet and emerald ribbons in the star-filled sky. Arctic Air is a reminder of the amazing, spectacular experiences happening all...
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