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There are countless reasons to learn to spin yarn. It might be curiosity—playing with the beautiful colours of hand-dyed braids—or the magic of transforming wool from sheep into a garment that keeps us warm. For some, it’s the intellectual challenge of designing a yarn for a specific purpose. Once we’ve learned the basics of spinning—adding twist to fibre, plying singles together, and wet setting the twist in our handspun yarn—where do we go next? We might explore singles or 2-ply yarns for years, or even a lifetime. Or, we may decide to spin more intentionally, taking our skills to the next level: exploring sock yarns and different yarn structures beyond 2-ply yarns. How Do We Design & Spin Sock Yarn? Spinning for socks is one of those next-level options. First, you need to know what characteristics a sock yarn must have. Sock yarns need to withstand the wear and tear of being on our feet. They must stay in place, protecting the person’s feet without sliding down, “hugging” th...

Meet the Riverbend Bias Cowl : a striking design that looks like it came straight from a boutique. Knit entirely on the LK 150 Knitting Machine, this cowl turns heads and sparks conversations. And when you say you made it yourself? Let’s just say you might have a few people asking for one of their own. Created by the talented Barb Barone, this cowl shows off what’s possible with machine knitting. Barb also teaches the Machine Knitting: Basics course in the School of SweetGeorgia, where she helps knitters confidently add the LK 150 to their creative toolkit and expand their handmade horizons. The Riverbend Bias Cowl , designed by Barb Barone Machine Knitting: Basics This course also includes two patterns you may already know and love: the Waterfalls Bias Shawl and the Lacy Lakes Bias Scarf . Both of these patterns are taught step by step in the course. The Riverbend Bias Cowl , however, is designed as your next challenge. While it isn’t demonstrated in any of the lessons, it bui...

It feels like it’s gone by so quickly, but this year marks an incredible milestone—20 years of SweetGeorgia! September 9, 2025 is officially our 20th anniversary for SweetGeorgia Yarns, our hand-dyed yarn company. Looking back, it’s a reminder of how this journey has been about transformation—not just for the business, but for me, and hopefully, for many of you as well. This is a story about finding your way, the power of making things by hand, and the transformative magic of colour and community. Thank you to our SweetGeorgia Team To our amazing team of artisans, creatives, multicraftual makers and fibre folks: thank you. Thank you for your hands, which create the beautiful, unapologetic colour that we are known for. I appreciate your care and hard work, which ensures that every skein, every video, every blog post is something we are proud of. Thank you for your dedication, which has powered us through many, many challenges and growth. You are the people who help bring light and...