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Part of a collection of samples we knit in 2025 for h+h Americas in Chicago, the Second Beach cowl sample, designed by Holli Yeoh, is a dreamy delight. Included in Holli’s Tempest pattern collection, this project sweeps you away to daydreams of fresh salty air and the stunning colours of the sea. This particular project was chosen to highlight the combination of the light halo of SweetGeorgia Silk Mist with the cozy woolliness of SweetGeorgia Trifecta Fine. It’s a fun opportunity to pair your favourite hand-dyed hues—dive into your own Second Beach cowl project! KNITTING FROM THE TEMPEST COLLECTION Originally published in October 2014, we continue to be enamoured by the Tempest pattern collaboration with knitwear designer and instructor Holli Yeoh. Including the Second Beach cowl, the collection features 11 beautifully crafted patterns, including garments, hats, mitts, cowls, and blankets. The Second Beach cowl is part of a series within this collection—First, Second, and ...

When using multiple colours in the same project, it is a good idea to give them a pre-wash before you start. This way, you can see if any of them will bleed, which saves you from disappointment later when the project is finished. It is important to wash the skeins the same way you plan to treat the project. Water varies from city to city, detergents can affect bleeding, and even water temperature can influence what happens when the skeins are washed. Washing each skein individually can be very time-consuming. In this video tutorial, Charlotte demonstrates how to pre-wash multiple skeins of yarn at the same time. We have also included written instructions below the video. Materials and Tools Shown  Soak SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock Yarn Water & Basin More About Charlotte Lee Charlotte Instagram Charlotte’s patterns at SweetGeorgia Yarns Explore Charlotte’s courses at the School of SweetGeorgia  Browse Charlotte’s articles to discover new techniques, ref...

I love the look of popcorn garland for holiday decorations on the tree.  But after making it a few times, I’m moving on. Despite the simplicity of making it, stringing popcorn on a thick thread with a needle takes a lot of time. And it is a one-off creation; the garland goes to the birds afterwards. Lately, I’ve been looking for ways to expand my yarn-making repertoire and to use designer or textured yarns beyond knitting. I believe I have solved the popcorn garland problem by designing a yarn that is easy to make, looks like stringed popcorn, and lasts beyond the season. This is a quick project. It doesn’t take a lot of materials, and the result is pure fun. The other bonus to making this yarn is that it allows you to practice slubs, coils, and differential plying in a space with a wide margin of error. If your first few slubs aren’t perfect, it hardly matters, as they will be coiled and smashed. This Faux Popcorn Garland is not only stunning to look at, but it is also an exce...

A timeless knitwear piece, the Hamilton sweater design by Josée Paquin of UandIKnit beautifully showcases the depth and richness of hand-dyed yarn. Part of a collection of samples knit for h+h Americas 2025, this design was chosen to highlight our SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted yarn knit in a sweater garment. The easy-care Merino brings out the gentle shifts of colour, adding stunning visual interest and a unique character to each piece. With a classic silhouette and subtle texture, this design offers both comfort and style. Whether you’re dressing up for an outing or enjoying a quiet day at home, this sweater’s elegant simplicity and artisan-crafted yarn make it a true favourite for knitters and wearers alike! Hamilton sweater design by UandIKnit, knit in SweetGeorgia Merino Worsted Stormy Night COZY UP IN HAND-DYED MERINO WORSTED Soft, warm, and elegant, the Hamilton is perfect for layering on cool days or wearing as as statement piece. Designed so it can be worn with a little o...