2019 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
prettily wrapped gifts
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Perfectly packaged, these gorgeous yarn + pattern kits are just what we want to find under the tree!
T O P // Fifteen hues in rich jewel tones are enough to delight anyone, but the added blend of lace and easy colourwork takes it over the top. Knitters of every level will find pure joy in working the Symphony asymmetrical triangular shawl kit. $63 USD L E F T // Simple stitches bring the ultimate in gentleness in the cozy Gentle Tidings Shawl kit. Garter and slipped stitches flow together in this traditional triangular accessory, promising quiet joy and knitting delight. $84 USD R I G H T // Soft texture is the highlight of the sweet little Eliora hat kit. Easy construction with beautiful stitched lines makes for a fun gift that everyone will love, including the maker! *Pom-pom not included. $32 USD
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
a perfect sweater Is there any season better than “sweater weather?� These cozy pieces are just the ticket for cold-weather fashion wear without compromising ease and fun.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
IOLANTHE
CELANDINE
Three-quarter length sleeves, generous pockets, and a comfortable fit, it’s as cozy as it is practical. We can’t get enough of Sandi Rosner’s Iolanthe. Knit in Mohair Silk Dk.
Luxe cables promise warmth and delight, while the top-down flat construction ensures the perfect fit. Celandine by Stella Eigidi a dream cardi for the season. Knit in Superwash Worsted.
bfl + silk dk
mohair silk dk
A B O V E // Dreamy yarn for sweater weather? Our limited-time BFL + Silk DK or our popular Mohair Silk DK are like the hot chocolate to your autumn day... or in this case, the perfect fibre for your sweater! L E F T F U L L PA G E // Adrienne Larsen’s Kehra knocks it out of the park. Rich, modern colours pair beautifully with classic geometric motifs and large shawl collar, emphasizing the decadent feel. Knit in Superwash Worsted.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
T O P // Atoka, a simple dropped shoulder style pullover by Deborah Newton, has a flattering wide neckline and open sides edged in knit-in garter stitch. A flowy, cozy dream. Knit in Flaxen Silk DK. B O T T O M // The Gentle Wind Tunic by AbbyeKnits is a beautifully textured tee. Knitters will love the sideways construction as much as the comfortable year-round-wear results. Knit in CashLuxe Fine. R I G H T // Worked from the top-down and featuring a fishnet colour patterning on the bodice and sleeves, knitters of every level will delight in the year-round knit and wear of Sunset Lines by Meg Roke. Knit in Mohair Silk DK and Tough Love Sock.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
learn all the things
What’s more fun than taking a puff of fluff and spinning it into yarn? Or dyeing a skein of yarn into something unique and exquisite? Or weaving it all up into a colourful cloth? We find our joy at the intersection of dyeing, spinning, weaving, and knitting, and want to create our tribe of multicraftual makers. The School of SweetGeorgia is the place where an entire community of fibre artists are gathering to learn about colour and craft. It’s a home for the multicraftual maker.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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GIFT CARD
DYEING
Gift the gift of an All-Access Membership to the School of SweetGeorgia! Your 2020 year will be full of learning with the instant access to courses, workshops, and tutorials on all our fibre loves (such as weaving, dyeing, knitting, and more!). Onemonth, Three-months, and One-Year membership gift cards are available.
Join Mariana in the Shibori Dyeing Basics course to learn the beautiful Japanese resist-dyeing technique. Folding, binding, clamping, and pole wrapping help create stunning fabrics of repeated patterns and multiple layers.
CARDING
MODERN COLOURWORK
Ready to take your colourwork to the next level in fibre? Katrina Stewart introduces us to the wonderful world of carding to create beautiful fibres for our spinning and weaving!
Felicia Lo has all your questions answered with the Modern Colourwork Knitting workshop, going in-depth on all the techniques for traditional stranded colourwork and updating it with motif, texture, and colour.
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
quick to stitch
The beauty of small accessories and heavier-weight yarns is the “instant-gratification” effect. Quick projects bring us delight like no other because we get to marvel at our skills. These holiday-ready ones definitely fit the bill.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
EVENING
THISBE
Lush cables amidst a fabric of ribbing promise a knit that keeps on giving. The gorgeous texture is Evening by Karen Fletcher is so addictive and quick to make!
Playful colour or vibrant texture, this sweet little slouch meets both those needs. The zig-zag patterning is a joy to work, and paired with changing hues, opens up a world of play.
TEXTURED
HORIZONS
Decadent wrapped stitches pop off the fabric of this squishy cowl. With 2 strands of yarn held double, Textured Trinity works up quickly in a bulky-weight gauge.
Standing on the edge of the ocean, watching the waters change from light to dark hues of frothy blue with sand colours on the beach … Horizons by Valerie Baber is an elegant scarf perfectly captures that feeling!
superwash worsted
RADIATIVE Lace-weight held double is like magic in the lightweight, squishy comfort it provides. Tabetha’s Radiative is perfect for those chilly spring mornings. 10
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
superwash dk
flaxen silk dk
Quick-to-stitch paired with soft, luxury yarn is all we could want under the tree!
all wrapped up Shawls are just the perfect gift. With endless possibilities in shape, colour, and stitch, there is literally something for everyone.
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NIGHT LIGHTS
SOLNA
Two hues to work with promise endless combinations. Everyone will delight in the easy construction and warm comfort of Night Lights from designer, Fiona Munro.
Delectably light and lacy, Mary Beth Temple’s Solna is a gorgeous crochet shawl, with an easy four-row repeat, is an instant favourite!
VIVI
LAKE EFFECT
Whether wrapped up by the fire or out in the cold, the end result is always the same with Charlotte Lee’s Vivi: cozy bliss.
Gorgeousness. Simple and homey, Lake Effect by Cheryl Toy is a generous wrap is a dream to wrap up in.
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
T O P // This shape-shifting modified triangular wrap, called Cabana by Cheryl Toy, uses three engaging pattern sections, mosaic, mesh, and drop-stitch rib to create a large, snuggly wrap. B O T T O M L E F T // Thunderclap is a dramatic shawl by Emily Wood that grabs your attention with a wide block of gradient mosaic colourwork in the center. B O T T O M R I G H T // It doesn’t matter how cold it gets outside, because this luxurious shawl, Rowenna by Sue Gleave, worked in a worsted-weight yarn, promises cozy warmth all season long.
Whatever your style, we’ve got a shawl for you to make this holiday! Go check them all out on the SweetGeorgia Yarns website! 12
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
colour craze Oh…. Colour had us at “hello.” It’s why we do what we do – the magic that pulls us in. Playing with colour in yarn combinations, matching anyone’s personality, in our Party of Five and multi-skein Yarn Sets brings nothing but joyful ease.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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SANTA MONICA
MAYARO BAY
Magician, Moon Phase, Bubble Wand, Starlight, and Mermaid is as cool as a dipping the toes into the sea.
Seductive and bold is the result of blending Bison, Tumbled Stone, Silver, Grapefruit, and Clementine.
FIRESTORM
NOVA
Oh, Firestorm is definitely the feelings evoked with Birch, Ginger, Blood Orange, and Lollipop!
Clementine, Lady Grey, Beach House, and Lupine is a sultry blend of dark hues.
ROSEWOOD
WINE TASTING
Clementine and Auburn pair beautifully for a rich, rosy treat (and should include chocolate!)
Rose Gold and Trinket are a romantic combination that is better than a visit to Napa Valley.
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
BIBELOT
ALL THE TOPPINGS
Bibelot crochet cowl by Sandi Rosner adds a touch of romance to your winter wardrobe, with funto-make bobbles and shells. The striped circular construction makes the most of the colours in your Party of Five set, with the promise of elegance as the end result.
Four bold colours come together like a dream in this log-cabin style blanket called All the Toppings. Simple garter stitch emphasizes the playful hues for a project that is as comforting to knit as it is to snuggle under.
BLOEMEN
CREAM
Inspired by Dutch flowers, this beautiful cowl by Mary-Ann Lammers features easy mosaic stitch for colourwork that is as easy and beautiful as those garden blooms.
A little bit of colour in a fun, top-down construction makes for a pairing nearly as perfect as cream and sugar, especially when knit in our Flaxen Silk DK. Sized for the whole family, Cream & Sugar pullover is a great intro to sweater knitting for yearround, beautiful wear.
R I G H T // A sampling of our favorite yarns used in one long, luxurious skinny scarf is the best way to play with knitting and fashion in one go. The Knitter’s Delight set (with exclusive Geni scarf pattern) is available now in very limited quanties, so act fast for a great beginner project set. 15
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
our wish list
We asked the team what their little heart’s desire to find under the tree this year! Maybe you are looking for some ideas yourself, so steal away from our list to add to yours!
Teresa is all about the new ChiaGoo Twist Shorties. This addition to the Twist interchangeable system features 2-3” length stainless steel tips that fit on three mini cables that are 5”/13cm, 6”/15cm & 8”/20cm long. Bring on all the sock knitting! Visit chiaogoo.com.
It’s Schacht’s 50th anniversary and Felicia has her eyes on the beautifully dyed mini shuttles. Craft from solid ash and an open bottom, these handy tools are smooth, strong, and perfect for the weaver’s gift bag. Learn more at schachtspindle.com.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
When you’re in love with colour like Charlotte is, you can see why she put the Ashford Blending Board on her wish list. The ultimate in personalizing your yarn, combine your favourite colours and fibres on the large carding area for the perfect rolag to spin! Learn more at ashford.co.nz.
Brigid didn’t have to think longer than 3 seconds before she announced EZE Convertible Tote from Joji + Co was on her wish list (admit it – it’s on all our lists). This beautiful bag is spacious enough for large projects, yet cute and comfortable to carry around. And all while supporting small business. Visit jojiknits.com.
Leave it to Leah to find the most charming, retro little notion for your tool bag. Firefly Notes makes these adorb little tins that are small batch design using hand-poured resin for a cute storage container for your favourite stitch markers. Get them at fireflynotesonline.com.
Tabetha has a dream. A dream of fibre dinosaurs taking over her office. So, she’s hoping to convince someone to crochet her a collection of these ADORABLE Mini Triceratops Amigurumi by Louis Mensinger! Find it on ravelry.com/patterns/library/mini-triceratops-amigurumi
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
weave & spin If spinning or weaving is your cup of tea, we’ve got you covered, too! From kits and wheels, to looms and workshops, your complete fibre dreams can come true.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
L E F T // Yes, you CAN spin your own yarn to make socks and in this new course, Spin to Knit Socks, Rachel Smith is going to show you exactly how. R I G H T // In celebration of the Spinning Season that is upon us, we decided to create a new limited-edition colourway that we’re calling “Falling Leaves” and dye it on three very different and very spectacular spinning fibres. You won’t want to miss spinning these stunning variations. B E L O W // If it’s been on your bucket list and you don’t know where to start, look no further than Felicia’s course, Rigid Heddle Weaving Basics. This versatile tool is going to have you weave all the cloth of your dreams.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
SCHACHT LILLI LOOM
ASHFORD STUDENT DROP SPINDLE
Imagine getting a Schacht Lilli Loom under your tree! The 10” x 15” is an ideal size for learning to weave, making samples, small projects, and travel.
If you’ve been eager to learn to spin a yarn or two, the Ashford Student Drop Spindle is the perfect tool. Portable, affordable, and the perfect gateway.
L E F T // We’ve got a stunning collection of luxury fibres for your inner spinner, from merino to silk and everything in between, all dyed with our signature colours! R I G H T // Weave your own little circular frame loom project! We’ve created these colour-coordinated weaving kits complete with yarn, fibre, warping yarn, and an embroidery hoop to use as your frame. Perfect for gifting!
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
fine things
The finer things in life doesn’t necessarily mean the expensive things! Small accessories paired with fine, decadent yarn makes for a sense of luxury that can’t be found anywhere else.
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
KELIAS
TELLICO
You don’t have to walk a fine line. Kelias by Tabetha Hedrick uses easy slipped stitches create a zig-zagging path, promising the perfect blend of texture and simplicity.
Subtly changing, this easy-to-memorize pattern shifts smoothly into the foot for a pair of socks that are lovely to make and wear.
YUZU
STARLESS
Knit in Tough Love Sock, Yuzu Cowl, by Athena Chang, is an utterly relaxing knit with just enough lace to fascinate. Not to mention, it dresses up that cold-weather wardrobe with style.
Even in the dark, starless night, peace is found in the simple movements of the crochet hook. The pattern is wonderfully easy to memorize, resulting in openwork that eases out like the sun.
flaxen silk fine
bulletproof sock
cashluxe fine
cashluxe spark
cashsilk lace
L E F T // Bold lace with gorgeous colours makes us swoon and Drive in Movie by Noriko Ho is no exception. Crocheters will love the fine weight and fun shape. 24
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
new colourways
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
Our favorite hues take on a dusk-like mood for the autumn season. Shades of orange, yellow, blue, and purple resonate with a compelling darkness that is equal parts elegant and seductive. Dramatic. Omnipotent. From Trinket to Arbutus, these six smoky colours complement each other and promise texture, depth, and dimension to every stitch pattern. These colourways are seasonal and available until September 2020.
lichen
trinket evening
arbutus
shadow
illusion
Party of Five Mini-Skein Sets GEMSTONE pinks and oranges are shadowed just so for a dramatic, seductive palette
lollipop
rubine
red rock
garnet
amber
TANZANITE jewel-tones become expressive and sultry in a gradient of purple to teal
jewel
aubergine
velvet elvis
azurite
peacock
malachite
serpentine
olivine
kryptonite
peridot
EMERALD dreamy, misty greens are the essence of night walks in the woods
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
our yarns Passionate. Relentless. Unapologetic Colour. There is something impossibly alluring about hand-dyed yarns. Everything from the vibrancy to the subtle nuances in shade and hue.
SOCK YARNS
TOUGH LOVE SOCK 425 yd (388 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
BULLETPROOF SOCK 437 yd (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% superwash merino, 15% silk, 15% mohair, 20% nylon
CASHLUXE FINE 400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon
MERINO SILK LACE 765 yd (700 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% fine merino, 50% silk
SILK MIST 325 yd (297 m) per 0.88 oz (25 g) skein; 60% fine kid mohair, 40% cultivated silk
LACE YARNS
CASHSILK LACE 400 yd (365 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) skein; 45% cashmere, 55% cultivated silk
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
CASHLUXE SPARK 400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% sparkling stellina
We develop and source the kinds of yarns we love to knit, weave, and play with. Yarns that begin with fine wools, blended with silk or decadently soft cashmere and kid mohair. Yarns that are beautifully spun and plied for strength and longevity. We believe in creating yarns that will become the foundation for fabrics, garments, and gifts that will endure.
ESSENTIAL MERINO
SUPERWASH DK 256 yd (234 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% superwash merino
SUPERWASH WORSTED 200 yd (183 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% superwash merino
LUXURY SILK BLENDS
FLAXEN SILK FINE 480 yd (439 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 65% silk, 35% linen
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SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
MOHAIR SILK DK 218 yards (200 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 90% superwash merino, 5% super kid mohair, 5% silk
FLAXEN SILK DK 248 yd (266 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 65% silk, 35% linen
core colour collection TONAL & SEMI-SOLID
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lollipop
orchid
peony
candy floss
apricot
grapefruit
lady grey
clementine
tangerine
strawberry tea
candy apple
cherry
blood orange
cayenne
pumpkin
pineapple
saffron
lemon curd
ginger
biscuit
cocoa
melon
pistachio
basil
kale chip
racing green
hemlock
woodland
deep cove
beach house
mint julep
jasmine
fizzy water
summer skin
west wind
saltwater
sapphire
dreamboat
watershed
magician
marine
lupine
grape jelly
mulberry
ultraviolet
empress
wisteria
lilac
london fog
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
NEUTRALS
cauldron
charcoal
slate
silver
snowfall
stealth mode
auburn
molasses
walnut
bison
tumbled stone
birch
eden
rogue
neverland
tooth fairy
mink
HANDPAINTED & COLOUR SPLASH
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phoenix rising
tapestry
pomegranate
tea party
blueberry jam
tea leaves
pacific spirit
grouse
stormchaser
stillwater
mango ice
fauna
anthem
windswept
seedling
raspberry swirl
rainbow sprinkles
gelato
smitten
SweetGeorgia Yarns 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
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