

What If Our Craft Starts to Hurt?
Sometimes, after knitting for a few hours, my hands begin to hurt. Did I take a break? No. Have I stretched at regular intervals? No.
Sometimes, after knitting for a few hours, my hands begin to hurt. Did I take a break? No. Have I stretched at regular intervals? No.
As you head to your stash and find something to spin, the first question you may ask yourself is: How do I want to spin this fibre?
Spin along with us! Now is the perfect season to dive into your stash and find the ideal braid to spin while practising self-care.
Crochet bind-offs make finishing a breeze! Learn three different crochet bind-offs that can be used in a wide variety of projects.
Gauge is important in knitting as it affects the final size and fit of the project. However, imperial vs metric measurements in knitting patterns can cause a bit of conversion conundrum for even the most advanced knitter.
If there’s any downside to being a collector and spinner of colourful, hand-painted fibre, it’s that the options for dividing and spinning these braids can
Figuring out yarn weight—a term for the thickness or diameter of our yarn—is a pain. No matter which tool you choose to use, you need
We’re excited to announce our first School of SweetGeorgia handspun scraps, rigid heddle weave-along (WAL)! The official dates are November 1–30, 2023, and the weave-along
Knitting needles are made of various materials, each with unique advantages. But how do you know which knitting needle to choose?
So you have fallen head over heels for spinning and are ready to expand your animal fibre knowledge? At the top of my spinning library
Do you find yourself running out of weaving bobbins time and time again? Spending time at the end of a warp weaving off half-full bobbins
Hand cards, drum carder, hand combs… oh, my! Exploring fibre preparation can be a far deeper and more expensive dive than a curious spinner may
Every day, we are making judgement calls about what is truly worth focusing on. Those judgement calls lead to trade-offs between the time and attention
If you’re ready to buy your first spinning wheel, you may be feeling more overwhelmed than excited. Here’s my advice: Relax.
When I sat down at a floor loom for the first time, I got the distinct sensation that I had finally come home.
Want a sure-fire way to use up those precious scraps of handspun yarn, without investing dozens of hours into pattern scrolling? Get yourself a rigid
Don’t let eyestrain keep you from your craft. Learn how to use a pick glass!
Due to the textural properties of crochet, colour interacts differently than in other fibre arts. Let’s look at colour and value in crochet
Learning is hard when it’s new, but what about when you have to learn it all over again? That becomes not only physically hard, but
Top-down vs. bottom-up sweaters is one of the most passionately debated topics in the knitting world. Which is right for you?
What is a diz, and why do you need one? It may be one of the cheapest and more useful fibre prep tools you can get. They are versatile and extremely compact.
If you’ve ever analyzed a chunky or bulky yarn, be it as a singles or a plied structure, you’ve likely noticed its airy, low-twist attributes.
Let’s have a look under the hood to see how and why the twist direction of our yarns can make or break a project.
We can make yarn with a stick and some wool. Pretty incredible, really! Then some people made a wheel. And we saw more balanced and
For the longest time, I felt intimidated by the idea of learning to spin silk yarns. It felt like the epitome of luxury fibres for
When we understand the characteristics of different weave structures, we’re closer to weaving any kind of fabric we want.
The tubular cast on is an invisible cast on that’s great for hems cuffs and ribbing edges, where you want to have a bit of elasticity.
Lisa Congdon calls it loud quitting: an assertive and unapologetic no to everything in her life she finds draining, feels done with, one-sided, obligatory, without
If you hadn’t yet watched Rachel Smith’s spinning online courses at the School of SweetGeorgia, I encourage you to do it. Rachel is a passionate learner, a kind and clear teacher, and a jewel in our community. Today, she shares some insights into her work.
Have you ever wished you knew exactly what yarn to get in a rush order or trip to an LYS, that you could predict the
You’ve got a sweater project on the needles. It has a round yoke and is knit top-down. Isn’t it great that you can try it
The internet has been a wonderful boon for all us makers, giving us access to patterns from people and places all over the world. For
Sometimes, it’s the little things we need at the last minute, so this list of essential knitting & crochet tools will help you build
Mom. Wife. Puppy owner. Paralegal. School of SweetGeorgia Moderator. SweetGeorgia Writer. Board Member. Homeowner. Type A personality. Multicraftual Maker. Master at Craft Time Management. I
If there’s a universal truth in the world of fibre arts, it’s that fibre artists love colour! Embroidery on knit fabric is one of the
I was looking for knitting needles—my 3.75 mm Chiagoo 80 cm circulars to be exact. They were around here somewhere. I just finished a spinning