Twist And Shout: Why Twist Direction Matters In Your Making
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.
Amanda Buckley
March 29, 2023
ARTICLES
FILTER BY SUBJECT
FILTER BY TOPIC
Essential Spinning & Fibre Prep Tools
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
Vikki Zachanowich
March 28, 2023
Learning to Spin Silk Yarns
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
Greta Cornejo
March 23, 2023
Three Fundamental Weave Structures (And Why You Need To Know Them)
When we understand the characteristics of different weave structures, we’re closer to weaving any kind of fabric we want.
Amanda Buckley
March 16, 2023
How To Work a Tubular Cast On
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.
Tabetha Hedrick
March 9, 2023
Frogging & The Art of Project Management
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
Amanda Buckley
March 2, 2023
Learn About Spinning Instructor Rachel Smith
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.
Greta Cornejo
February 22, 2023
How to Create A Gauge Library
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
Ruth Nguyen
February 15, 2023
Swatching & The Art of Project Management
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
Amanda Buckley
February 9, 2023
Spot The Difference: US vs UK Crochet Terms
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
Amanda Buckley
February 2, 2023
Essential Knitting & Crochet Tools
Sometimes, it’s the little things we need at the last minute, so this list of essential knitting & crochet tools will help you build
Vikki Zachanowich
January 29, 2023
Craft Time Management with SOS Moderator: Robyn Gibbons
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
Robyn Gibbons
January 25, 2023
Add Colour with Embroidery on Knit Fabric
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
Ruth Nguyen
January 19, 2023
Motivation & the Art of Project Management
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
Amanda Buckley
January 12, 2023
The Dish on Grist: Understanding Yards Per Pound in Handspinning
Becoming a more intentional spinner isn’t hard, but it does require tackling a subject that intimidates many: grist and yards per pound (YPP).
Debbie Held
January 4, 2023
Learn to Weave on Rigid Heddle
Find the path to learn to weave on the rigid heddle loom through SOS.
Greta Cornejo
December 14, 2022
Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals: Weaving with Fine Yarns
My skills-building strategy for the year was aimed at building my confidence for both handling and weaving with fine yarns.
Amanda Buckley
December 8, 2022
Spinning a Balanced Yarn: Marker or Milestone?
What if we considered twist balance in handspinning as more of a moving target than an end point, much in the way we think about the woollen and worsted continuum?
Debbie Held
December 2, 2022
Knit or Crochet? The Multicraftual Says Both!
Can you knit or crochet? Or both? I thought of myself as exclusively a knitter, even though I know how to crochet, too.
Ruth Nguyen
November 17, 2022
Learn How to Knit Your First Scarf (Part 2)
We’re following up yesterday’s Learn How to Knit Your First Scarf with today’s Part 2 tutorials: bind off and weaving in ends.
Tabetha Hedrick
November 11, 2022
Learn How to Knit Your First Scarf (Part 1)
Are you ready to learn how to knit your first scarf? We’re so excited to join you on your journey to becoming a knitter!
Tabetha Hedrick
November 10, 2022
Level Up Your Fibre Arts Skills with Study Groups
As daily life can become busy, taking back a bit of every day for crafting is my happy place and Study Groups help me do just that.
Greta Cornejo
November 3, 2022
Featured Student: Helen Mawdsley
“When will I stop learning more? Stop acquiring more crafts? Slow down all the making I do?” If you’ve thought “never” to all the above (which is great!), let me introduce you to our featured student, Helen Mawdsley.
Robyn Gibbons
October 13, 2022
Learning to Weave on a Large Loom
I had been weaving on a rigid heddle loom for a while before I got my floor loom. The opportunity to buy one came up,
Amanda Buckley
October 6, 2022
Essential Weaving Tools & Equipment
Essential Weaving Tools & Equipment. All weaving is just a little bit different but the essentials are always there. A loom, warping equipment, weaving tools.
Vikki Zachanowich
October 2, 2022
Best Reference Books for Handspinners (by the School of SweetGeorgia Instructors)
We, your School of SweetGeorgia handspinning instructors (Diana, Katrina, Kim, Rachel, and Debbie), thought we’d share with you an index of our own most used titles.
Debbie Held
September 22, 2022
Building a Library of Samples and Swatches
I use my library of swatches and samples to deepen my understanding of textiles.
Amanda Buckley
September 15, 2022
“Finishing” the Little Basic Cardi
Throughout the spring and summer, I steadily knit the Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight and finished just in time for autumn.
Greta Cornejo
September 8, 2022
Learn to Crochet with Laceweight Yarn
With a few important tips and tricks, laceweight yarn can be fun and easy for your crochet projects
Ruth Nguyen
August 18, 2022
Which Blending Tools Should I Buy First?
Investing in your first blending tools can be a dizzying decision.
Debbie Held
August 4, 2022
Featured Instructor: Diana Twiss
Diana’s playful approach to fibre prep is just wonderful to follow, and it is impossible not to fall in love with her colourful blends.
Greta Cornejo
July 21, 2022
Featured Student: Marjoram Lynn
What if it felt like time to fill your own cup back up, and enjoy a little (or a lot) of self-care? After talking with Marjoram Lynn, you’ll understand how self-care is really a tool for their (and could be for your own) mental health.
Robyn Gibbons
July 14, 2022
The Rigid Heddle Loom Meets Handspun Singles
I’m all for enlisting alternate solutions in utilizing my handspun, and I know of no better stash-busting ally than the rigid heddle loom.
Debbie Held
July 7, 2022
Do You Really Need A Master Spinner Certification?
Sometimes, we build up goals and long-term objectives in our minds or even on paper, but we fail to review and reconsider the items on these lists as the years go by. For me, attaining an official “master spinner” status was one such intention, and one I’d put off.
Debbie Held
June 16, 2022
Greta’s Little Basic Cardi Update
After listening to Holli talk about the nitty-gritty nuances of knitting, I decided to use the Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight knitting pattern as a jumping board to try new things.
Greta Cornejo
June 9, 2022
The Fear of Showing Up: Learning to de-Lurk
There are lots of good reasons to be a lurker, and if you feel like your fears are holding you back, I can relate.
Amanda Buckley
June 2, 2022