

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.
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
Becoming a more intentional spinner isn’t hard, but it does require tackling a subject that intimidates many: grist and yards per pound (YPP).
Find the path to learn to weave on the rigid heddle loom through SOS.
My skills-building strategy for the year was aimed at building my confidence for both handling and weaving with fine yarns.
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?
Can you knit or crochet? Or both? I thought of myself as exclusively a knitter, even though I know how to crochet, too.
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.
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!
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.
“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.
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,
Essential Weaving Tools & Equipment. All weaving is just a little bit different but the essentials are always there. A loom, warping equipment, weaving tools.
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.
I use my library of swatches and samples to deepen my understanding of textiles.
Throughout the spring and summer, I steadily knit the Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight and finished just in time for autumn.
With a few important tips and tricks, laceweight yarn can be fun and easy for your crochet projects
Investing in your first blending tools can be a dizzying decision.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There are lots of good reasons to be a lurker, and if you feel like your fears are holding you back, I can relate.