School Orientation

Starting online soon, join Felicia at the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel for today`s Live Office Hours session! We`ll chat about new and coming soon courses, share some of what SOS members have been making this past month, plus talk a bit about updates we`re making at the site. ⁠
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We`ll be live today, September 28 at 10:00 AM PDT (1:00 PM EDT)! Grab your current WIP and come say hello over in the YouTube live chat—link available at our SOS Event Calendar (linked in our @schoolofsweetgeorgia bio). And a reminder that if you`re unable to join the livestream, a replay of the session will be shared the following week at our Live Office Hours archive. See you soon!⁠
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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. Have I taken care of the body that loves to knit today? I fed it potato chips; does that count? It should, but no.⁠
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When our bodies hurt after crafting for extended periods, sometimes all we need is to stretch, put our project down for a while (a day or more), or work on something else that uses a different set of muscles. But what happens if you come back to the project and it still hurts? Does that mean that you can’t go back to the craft you love? Not necessarily. But you should have a chat with a health care provider to see if you have created an injury or strain.⁠
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What happens if, after that visit, you need to shift your crafting to something else, and you aren’t sure what that is? At Robyn Gibbons`s @nortonknitting new SOS article, she shares a few suggestions for crafts you currently do and ways to pivot and explore new crafting areas. Follow our link in @schoolofsweetgeorgia bio to read the full article »

Perfect for beginner crocheters, fabulous for gift giving, great for using up stash yarns, and just all around fun to crochet, Charlotte Lee`s @charlotte_milkteacup Everyday Coasters pattern is just one of the patterns included in Charlotte`s Granny Squares course. Gather your favourite colours and combine them into vibrant coasters for the home.⁠
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Shown here in @sweetgeorgia`s Superwash DK Party of Five set in Canyon Ridge, these granny squares use the foundational double crochet stitch which you can learn more about at the SOS Crochet Basics course if you`re new to crochet. We can`t wait to see what you create!⁠
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How do you start your mornings, after the alarm clock and the sounds of your house permeate your consciousness? How do you embrace this brand new day filled with potential in front of you? As one of the adults in my family, the first 90 minutes usually blur between packing lunches, making breakfast and emptying the dishwasher. Then, we walk to school, a privilege we enjoy as often as possible. Afterwards, it’s time for tea and a moment with my partner before starting work.

But I will tell you, after pouring my cup of coffee, typically with some music softly playing in the background, I relish sitting in front of my spinning wheel. Now it’s time to refill my self-care cup, even if I can only manage to sit for five minutes. The sunlight streams through the window, casting a warm glow on the singles on the bobbin. Even spinning for that short time centres me and sets a lovely tone for my day. Many days, it feels like a challenge to fit it in, but just as I make time for the to-do list, spinning is part of my self-care routine, so I make it a priority.

At Greta Cornejo’s @gretacornejomakes new blog post, she talks about fibre prep tips and updates about our SOS Spin-Along, including information on today’s Zoom meetups-starting at 10:00 AM PDT and 1:00 PM PDT! Find more info at the post (link in bio to our SOS Articles section).

Featured in Laura Fry`s Weaving Lace on Multi-Shaft Looms course, Laura`s Huck Lace Scarf pattern combines huck lace and colour for an eye-catching handwoven `sample’. With a colour gamp woven in huck lace at one end of the scarf and the remainder woven in plain weave, this project is an opportunity to practice the different types of beat required between the lace and plain weave areas.⁠
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Included in your SOS membership, browse through all of the weaving, knitting and crochet patterns under the "Create" tab at the School to help find inspiration for your next SOS project!

As the change of seasons and the back-to-school routines get settled, with the holidays and gift planning still weeks away, this is the perfect time to plan a project just for you. Join us this month for an SOS Spin-Along!⁠
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As Greta @gretacornejomakes shares in her new SOS post— ⁠
I’m celebrating the change of season by prepping fibre and getting it ready for spinning a fractal 2-ply yarn. I hope you join us in spinning for a project, plus share your spin-in progress with us and meet with new and old friends. You can join the spin-along at ANY time, so dive into your stash or visit the @sweetgeorgia shop to find some beautiful fibre (Felicia`s handspun 3-ply fractal in BFL+Silk Salted Caramel is shown here) and spin along with us! ⁠
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Read more about the spin-along and meetup information over at the SOS articles section... direct link in bio »⁠
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We’d also love to see your spinning progress! Tag your posts with #sosspinning or #schoolofsweetgeorgia, or join other SOS members and instructors over in the Community Forums.⁠