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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.

Robyn Gibbons September 21, 2023

Spin Along with Us Salted Caramel Corriedale

Spin Along with Us: Fibre Prep Your Way

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?

Greta Cornejo September 18, 2023

Spin Along with Us

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.

Greta Cornejo September 11, 2023

Crochet Bind-Offs for Knitting

Crochet bind-offs make finishing a breeze! Learn three different crochet bind-offs that can be used in a wide variety of projects.

Ruth Nguyen September 6, 2023

Imperial vs. Metric Gauge in Knitting Patterns: The Conversion Conundrum

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.

Tabetha Hedrick August 31, 2023

Best Practices in Fractal Spinning

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

Debbie Held August 16, 2023

Avoid The Wrap: How To Use Math To Estimate Yarn Diameter

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

Amanda Buckley August 9, 2023

Join us for a Handspun Scraps, Rigid Heddle Weave-Along This Fall

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

Debbie Held July 27, 2023

Which Knitting Needle is Right for You?

Knitting needles are made of various materials, each with unique advantages. But how do you know which knitting needle to choose?

Tabetha Hedrick July 6, 2023

Spinning Library: The Fleece & Fiber Workbook

Spinning Library: The Fleece & Fibre Sourcebook

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

Greta Cornejo June 28, 2023

Four Awesome Reasons to Weave with Paper Quills

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

Amanda Buckley June 21, 2023

For your fibre preparation, lightly layer staple lengths of fiber, then hand blend it into a batt or rolag.

No Tools? No Problem! No-Tool Fibre Preparation for Spinners

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

Debbie Held June 14, 2023

Let’s Make Crafting Time Work For Us!

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

Amanda Buckley June 7, 2023

Choosing Your First Spinning Wheel

If you’re ready to buy your first spinning wheel, you may be feeling more overwhelmed than excited. Here’s my advice: Relax.

Debbie Held May 31, 2023

Weaving Instructor Laura Fry teaching upcoming Lace course for SOS.

Life of a Professional Weaver: Laura Fry

When I sat down at a floor loom for the first time, I got the distinct sensation that I had finally come home.

Greta Cornejo May 24, 2023

Stash-Busting Handspun Scrap Yarns on The Rigid Heddle Loom

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

Debbie Held May 17, 2023

Clear Sight: How to Use a Pick Glass

Don’t let eyestrain keep you from your craft. Learn how to use a pick glass!

Amanda Buckley May 10, 2023

crochet fabric in red and blue and yellow and blue stripes to show the diffrerence in colour value

Colour & Value in Crochet

Due to the textural properties of crochet, colour interacts differently than in other fibre arts. Let’s look at colour and value in crochet

Ruth Nguyen May 4, 2023

Healing with Knitting: An Interview with Louise

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

Robyn Gibbons April 27, 2023

Top Down vs Bottom Up Sweaters, which is better?

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Breakdown

Top-down vs. bottom-up sweaters is one of the most passionately debated topics in the knitting world. Which is right for you?

Ruth Nguyen April 20, 2023

What is a Diz and Why Do You Need One?

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.

Greta Cornejo April 13, 2023

Variegated yellow and red bulky yarns and a wooden gauge

Getting Bulky: How to Spin A Thicker Yarn

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.

Debbie Held April 6, 2023

how and why the twist direction of our yarns can make or break a project.

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

Handpainted variegated spinning fibres at SweetGeorgia Yarns

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

A photo of a pile of red yarn that's been frogged

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