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SWEETGEORGIA PATTERN COLLECTION
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INTRODUCTION
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PATTERNS Dancy
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Lisbons
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Ponderosa
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Lemon Drop
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PATTERN DETAILS
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YARNS
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COLOURS
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CREDITS
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wholesome If life gives you lemons, don’t settle for simply making lemonade - make a glorious scene at a lemonade stand. Elizabeth Gilbert The idea began with a lemonade stand, which evolved into more images like smoothie bars, fresh juice shops, or simple, quiet mornings sipping orange juice on the back patio ... the glittering sun, warm summers, blue skies, baskets of citrus like ruby red grapefruit, tangerine, or spiky green and yellow pineapples. Biting into a ripe strawberry or a plump little Clementine is, at the core, wholesome. Good for us. Those bright beauties, the essence of lightness, comfort, and delight, are balms for the spirit. Just like summers laying in the grass, or feeling the sun on our faces, or drinking a fruity beverage. You could say knitting is like that: good for you. That vivid “goodness” is the inspiration behind this collection. Perfectly suited for your warm weather forays into the orange groves, these lightweight pieces promise easy joy and decadent comfort. You’ll find a bit of lace, fun shapes, and bold hues that pull you into the all the emotion found at the lemonade stand. Fun, colourful, and wholly good for you. Happy Knitting. #sweetgeorgiayarns
Tabetha Hedrick // Design Director
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DANCY a lacy tank // knit in Flaxen Silk Fine
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Oh-so-soft yarn paired with easy stitches makes for a perfectly dreamy tank for warm weather wear. With chevron lace adorning the yoke and a circular construction for the body, it’s the ideal garment for every level of knitter.
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LISBONS an asymmetrical shawl // knit in Tough Love Sock
Two bright hues pair as beautifully as the fruit and sugar in your favourite summer beverage. Easy stripes, simple construction, and a unique shape promise an accessory that delights from cast-on to wearing.
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PONDEROSA an open lace cardigan // knit in Superwash DK
Ultra-light and decadently easy, this little cardi may be your favourite layering piece for those cool spring evenings. Simple lace lines the front and cuffs, while the raglan sleeves emphasize the breezy nature of the slightly cropped shape.
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LEMON DROP a lacy two-colour stole // knit in Bulletproof Sock
Large lacy holes, like little drops of sunlight, dominate the borders of this charmingly bright shawl. Two colours, playing back and forth, allow ample relaxation knitting, with just a hint of skill building lace at the borders.
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Dancy SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
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Lisbons Seven sizes Flaxen Silk Fine Tangerine 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
One size Tough Love Sock Mango Ice & Clementine 1 skein in each colour
Ponderosa
Lemon Drop
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE One size YARN Bulletproof Sock COLOURWAY Birch & Lemon Curd QUANTITY 1 skein in each colour
Seven sizes Superwash DK Beach House 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins
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our yarns Passionate. Relentless. Unapologetic Colour. There is something impossibly alluring about hand-dyed yarns. Everything from the vibrance to the subtle nuances in shade and hue. 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. Here are the yarns used in the Fresh-Squeezed Collection:
Flaxen Silk Fine
Tough Love Sock
480 yd (439 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 65% Silk, 35% Linen
425 yd (388 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon
Bulletproof Sock
Superwash DK
437 yd (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% Superwash Merino, 15% Silk, 15% Mohair, 20% Nylon
256 yd (234 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% Superwash Merino
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party of five CANDY SHOP
happy go-lucky combinations
// NEW SPRING + SUMMER MINI-SKEIN SETS
orchid
clementine
shoreline
west wind
sourpuss
peony
grapefruit
lemon curd
melon
glacier
marine
iris
mulberry
lady grey
apricot
auburn
ginger
bluebell
lupine
açaí
of rosy reds and pale aqua
SALT WATER TAFFY light, pale, and creamy
confections in a sweet palette
FAIRYTALE
mysterious deep purples mix with dusty tones for drama
BLUEBERRY COBBLER blues and browns combine in a
complementary, complex mix
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2018 colour collection TONAL & SEMI-SOLID
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
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NEUTRALS
cauldron
charcoal
slate
silver
snowfall
stealth mode
mink
auburn
molasses
walnut
bison
tumbled stone
birch
eden
rogue
neverland
tooth fairy
HANDPAINTED & COLOUR SPLASH
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
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credits FEATURED DESIGNER // Tabetha Hedrick Tabetha lives by the belief that joy comes when fully participating in the present moment. And that joy is ever so easy to find when immersed in the world of fibre! When not knitting, writing, editing, or researching, she fills the time raising two girls, two dogs, and one husband in Tennessee. IG @tabismiles
Our deepest thanks go to the people who contributed their time and brilliance to helping this collection come together:
Founder & Creative Director Felicia Lo Design Director Tabetha Hedrick Graphic Production Assistant Aiza Cheung
Technical Editing Rachel Brown Lindsey Stephens Photography Felicia Lo Photoshoot Locations The Juice Truck, Vancouver, BC
Hair & Makeup Faye Smith Hair & Makeup Models Jessica Chen Test/Sample Knitters Deborah Dar Woon, Abby Martin
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