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Secret Stash Club Reveal: Apple Picking

We’re excited to unveil our September 2025 Secret Stash Club colourway for both yarn and fibre: Apple Picking! As autumn arrives and we settle into the rhythms of the season—back to school, cooler days, and cozy traditions—there’s nothing quite like the simple joy of apple picking. Inspired by the rich, nuanced hues found in every apple—rosy reds, warm oranges, pale yellows, greens, and freckled browns—this month’s colourway captures the essence of fall’s bounty. Reminiscing about childhood trips to the orchard and looking forward to new creative projects, “Apple Picking” is designed to bring the warmth and wonder of the season right into your hands.

Hand dyed spinning fibre braids — SweetGeorgia Trifecta

OUR SEPTEMBER COLOUR STORY

This month’s colourway is full of rich, warm depth and nuance. As we get back to September, back to school, and back to simple autumn joy, apple picking seems like something that’s perfect for the season.

Hand dyed yarn skeins — SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine
Hand dyed yarn skeins — SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine

I remember going to the local farm with my kids when they were in preschool, on a field trip to the pumpkin patch. There was always a giant bin of apples that the kids could freely choose from. And the amount of time we would spend choosing one free apple… not this one, it’s too green… not this one, it’s too brown…

Apples are not just red or green — they are so full of colour and nuance. The skin could be all shades of rosy red, pink, warm orange, pale yellow, acid green, brown, beige, and with little freckles of brown. This month’s colourway is meant to give that feel of holding an apple in your hand. Turn it over in your hands and discover all the colours.

Hand dyed yarn skeins — SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine
Hand dyed spinning fibre braids — SweetGeorgia Trifecta

PROJECT IDEAS & INSPIRATION

For the Yarn

Ages ago, I wrote up pattern instructions to knit a lace scarf out of our SweetGeorgia CashSilk Lace yarn. Since then, we’ve updated the pattern to include fingering-weight instructions and knit this month’s colourway into the CashSilk Fern Scarf. The Apple Picking yarn is colourful but still gentle enough that it does not obscure the lace pattern. The colours produce a bit of a delicate wave through the fabric. You can read more about this sample at the project page.

Lace knit scarf knit in hand dyed yarn

For the Fibre

This fibre is perfect for comfy and warm socks! At the SweetGeorgia Community space, we’re having a spinning challenge this month, spinning 3-ply crepe yarn for socks. It’s an interesting yarn structure that is super springy but strong. Join the SweetGeorgia Community and spin along with us, and enjoy creating handspun to get ready for next month’s Socktober.

Hand dyed spinning fibre braids — SweetGeorgia Trifecta
Hand dyed spinning fibre braid — SweetGeorgia Trifecta

If you’re interested in learning more about creating handspun yarn for knitting socks, we also encourage you to check out Rachel Smith’s fabulous Spin to Knit Socks course at the School of SweetGeorgia.

JOIN THE CLUB CONVERSATION

One of the fundamental beliefs we have at SweetGeorgia is that the colours we surround ourselves with can transform our experience of life. Whether you knit, crochet, weave, or something else, join us over at our SweetGeorgia Community. We would love to hear your thoughts on our “Apple Picking” yarn and fibre, as well as see what you make with it.

Get a closer look at this month’s colourway at our September Taking Back Friday Live.

Thank you for following along with us for our colourful Secret Stash Club adventure. We’ll see you next month!

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