spring WITH
SWEETGEORGIA VOL 4
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INTRODUCTION
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KNITTING PATTERNS Cabana // Cheryl Toy
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Millsweet // Sandi Rosner
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Radiative // Tabetha Hedrick
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Colour Crests // Tabetha Hedrick
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Villafranca // Sandi Rosner
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Berry Picking // Kristen TenDyke
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Cloudberry // Tanja Luescher
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Seaside // Christine Marie Chen
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Early Crocus // Cheryl Toy
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Atoka // Deborah Newton
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PATTERN DETAILS
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DESIGNERS
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YARNS
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COLOURS
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CREDITS
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awakening It’s as if I blinked too long and missed the start. Suddenly, the pear trees are blooming with abundant white flowers and daffodils are tall and bold against a backdrop of dark grasses. Just one day ago, it was winter with dull, gray skies and starkly empty trees. And then, a day later, the earth is abuzz under my feet with a pulsing rebirth. Revival. Growth. Change. Awakening. It is that explosion of colour that drives a certain point home: the energy and effort that went into making it all has been churning beneath the surface. In the quiet dark of winter, the internal work was all about re-defining and nourishing for a new, amazing season of growth. Putting a spring + summer collection together feels like that.
For months and months, our team of dyers and designers have been busily putting all the pieces into place so that the colours and yarns burst off the page as brightly as those new blooms outside. A new sense of wonder and play invigorate the crafting mindset. The designers in this collection harness that beautiful spirit, with pieces and silhouettes that are whimsical, playful, and light. Soft fibers meet addictive stitches and spirited colour for knits that are the essence of the season. Whether you crave a flirty garment or a sophisticated accessory, we hope the pieces in our Spring with SweetGeorgia collection ignite a revival in your knitting in the warming days ahead. Happy knitting, dear friends. #sweetgeorgiayarns
Tabetha Hedrick // Design Director
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Elegantly casual elements of lace and texture, promising a timeless appeal
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CABANA worked in Superwash DK // by cheryl toy
This shape-shifting modified triangular wrap uses three engaging pattern sections, mosaic, mesh, and drop-stitch rib to create a large, snuggly wrap. Its long edge is trimmed in color and its pointy end finishes in a big fluffy tassel.
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MILLSWEET worked in Flaxen Silk Fine // by sandi rosner
The sweltering summer doesn’t stand a chance with this featherweight soft tank. Simple knit and purl textures add just enough textural interest, while the construction, worked from the top down, ensures just as much as ease as those lovely summer porch swing days.
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RADIATIVE worked in CashSilk Lace // by tabetha hedrick
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Lace-weight held double is like magic in the lightweight, squishy comfort it provides; perfect for those chilly spring mornings. With just enough lace, and worked on the bias amidst bands of garter, this lovely scarf is accessible and interesting for every level of knitter.
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COLOUR CRESTS worked in Tough Love Sock // by tabetha hedrick
Cresting waves of lace and purls seem to dance across the fabric of colours, as distinct and unified as the ocean and its waves. This crescent-shaped shawl, worked from corner to bind-off edge, makes for an entertaining project that opens up a world of variety.
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VILLAFRANCA worked in Flaxen Silk DK // by sandi rosner
This breezy top is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. Worked from side to side in one piece, the simple lace pattern is accented with contrast colored welts at the sleeves and neck.
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Alluring shapes and bountiful colour as lovely and bright as warm, spring days
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BERRY PICKING worked in Flaxen Silk Fine // by kristen tendyke
Easy, breezy, and oh-so comfortable, this sweet cami is just the ticket for warm, berry picking days. The easy eyelets and seamless construction promise an accessible garment for every level of knitter.
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CLOUDBERRY worked in CashLuxe Fine // by tanja luescher
Light, lacy, and oh-so-soft, this easy scarf is the perfect accessory for those cool, spring mornings. With two different types of lace, the contrast is delectable, promising enjoyment to every adventurous knitter.
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SEASIDE worked in Bulletproof Sock // by christine marie chen
Coastal living inspires this seaside-themed shawl. The luxuriously lacy stitches make this the perfect transitional piece to carry you from chilly spring evenings into endless summer nights.
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EARLY CROCUS worked in CashLuxe Spark // by cheryl toy
Lined with rows of delicate eyelet flowers, this simple triangular shawl is a beautifully easy accessory perfect for spring. Bands of drop stitch ribbing topped with a few rows of simple garter traces its way around the V-shaped edge, promising a delightful knit for new shawl knitters.
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ATOKA worked in Flaxen Silk DK // by deborah newton
An easy-to-wear, easy-to-knit summer classic with the perfect lace accents. This simple dropped shoulder style pullover has a flattering wide neckline and open sides edged in knit-in garter stitch.
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Cabana
Millsweet
Radiative
designed by Cheryl Toy
designed by Sandi Rosner
designed by Tabetha Hedrick
SIZE YARN
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE YARN
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
One Size Superwash DK Birch, Sapphire 4 skeins in MC, 1 skein in CC
Six sizes Flaxen Silk Fine Spearmint 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Colour Crests
Villafranca
designed by Tabetha Hedrick
designed by Sandi Rosner
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE Six sizes YARN Flaxen Silk DK COLOURWAY Baby Duck and
One size Tough Love Sock Seashore Party of Five 1 Party of Five set
QUANTITY
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Grapefruit 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins in MC and 1 skein in CC
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
One size CashSilk Lace Pineapple 1 skein
Berry Picking
Cloudberry
Seaside
designed by Kristen TenDyke
designed by Tanja Luescher
designed by Christine Marie Chen
SIZE YARN
SIZE YARN
SIZE YARN
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
Six sizes Flaxen Silk Fine Sapphire and Violet 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in each colour
COLOURWAY QUANTITY
One size CashLuxe Fine Clementine 1 skein
QUANTITY
Early Crocus
Atoka
designed by Cheryl Toy
designed by Deborah Newton
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
SIZE YARN COLOURWAY QUANTITY
One size CashLuxe Spark Tangerine 3 skeins
COLOURWAY
One size Bulletproof Sock Moon Phase and Starlight 1 skein in each colour
Nine sizes Flaxen Silk DK Wisteria 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
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designers featured
Deborah Newton
Kristen TenDyke
Tabetha Hedrick
Tanja Luescher
@deborahnewton on IG
tabethahedrick.com
Cheryl Toy
littlechurchknits.com
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kristentendyke.com
knittedinswitzerland.ch
Sandi Rosner @sandir on IG
Christine Chen
@bayareaknitter on IG
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our yarns Passionate. Relentless. Unapologetic Colour. There is something impossibly alluring about hand-dyed yarns. Everything from vibrancy 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 Spring with SweetGeorgia, Vol. 4 collection:
CashSilk Lace
Tough Love Sock
Bulletproof Sock
CashLuxe Fine
400 yd (365 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) skein; 45% cashmere, 55% cultivated silk
425 yd (388 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
437 yd (400 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein; 50% superwash merino, 15% silk, 15% mohair, 20% nylon
400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 70% sw merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon
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CashLuxe Spark
Flaxen Silk Fine
Flaxen Silk DK
Superwash DK
400 yd (365 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 80% sw merino, 10% cashmere, 10% sparkling stellina
480 yd (439 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 65% silk, 35% linen
248 yd (266 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 65% silk, 35% linen
256 yd (234 m) per 4 oz (115 g) skein; 100% superwash merino
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seasonal colours
// NEW FOR SPRING + SUMMER
Like tiny dew drops kissing the tips of budding crocus blossoms in the morning sun, our new Spring colours are soft, fresh, and joyful. Inspired by the newness of the early season, from early daffodils to unfurling leaves to the soft down of a sweet baby duck, these new Spring shades are both tender and bright. These colourways are seasonal and available for one year until Spring 2020.
bubble wand
baby duck
rose gold
custard
spearmint
moon phase
party of five ESCAPE
tropical shades of pinks and
mermaid
peachy
starlight
// NEW SPRING + SUMMER MINI-SKEIN SETS
clementine
grapefruit
apricot
summer skin
fizzy water
birch
apricot
west wind
shoreline
beach house
saffron
persimmon
raspberry
pistachio
sapphire
blood orange
mint julep
clementine
pineapple
empress
blues for a bit of colour paradise
SEASHORE
the soft hues of foamy waves coasting against sand is utterly calming
CABANA
these bright colours of cabana umbrellas sing with fresh zing
HOT HOUSE
seductive and lush, rich jewels
are steamy good fun
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core 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 Our deepest thanks go to the people who contributed their time and brilliance to helping this collection come together:
Founder & Creative Director Felicia Lo
Web & Photoshoot Coordinator Teresa Mock
Graphic Production Assistant Aiza Cheung
Design Director Tabetha Hedrick
Technical Editing Lindsey Stephens Cathy Susko Photography Josh Yong Location Southlands Nursery
Hair & Makeup Faye Smith Agency
Model Joy Warren
CONNECT
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