When I first heard about Sweet Georgia‘s first pattern collection, I was pretty excited to see it- I knew there would be some beautiful shawls, and interesting details, and the collection did not disappoint- Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 1, is the first Fall/Winter 2015 pattern collection which included three cardigans, two cowls, two shawls, two scarves, 1 pullover tee, a hat and mitten pattern, and and a fingerless mitt pattern. Out of the twelve patterns, I’ll take a closer look at the four that I found most interesting. I decided to show both a general photo as well as a close up, because I think that what really makes the patterns in this collection shine are the thoughtful details. It’s worth clicking through the photos to see them all. And the look book is beautiful!
Let’s get into it, shall we?
© SweetGeorgia Yarns / Josh Yong, 2015. Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 1.
A single-skein project that is just right for a special and luxurious skein of fingering weight (shown in SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Fine in Mink). Lots of texture, and an easy-to-remember pattern repeat. Designer: Emily Wood.
You Should Totally Knit This If: you love single skein projects, drape-y scarves, and something that you can easily knit on the go.
You Should Totally Not Knit This If: you get bored of repeats that you can memorize, or if increasing and decreasing is not your idea of exciting knitting.
© SweetGeorgia Yarns / Josh Yong, 2015. Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 1.
Lots of texture and wrapped stitches partner with a stockinette body for a drapey cardigan that has loads of texture and small cables (and faux cables) that can be easily knit without a cable needle. Designer: Kirsten Singer.
You Should Totally Knit This If: You are addicted to texture, love wrapped stitches (or are interested in trying them), and want something a little bit different than the typical cardigan, this is for you.
You Should Totally Not Knit This If: The idea of all those different stitches makes you wince a bit, or if you are not crazy about the faux cables. Having said that, it wouldn’t be too difficult to swap out this rich texture design for something else on the fronts.
© SweetGeorgia Yarns / Josh Yong, 2015. Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 1.
A super quick one-skein cowl with lots of texture and a cowboy sort of feel with the triangular point. Casual and lots of fun to wear! designer: Shireen Nadir.
You Should Totally Knit This If: you always wear your triangular shawls tied so that they sit just like this, you love texture and one-skein projects.
You Should Totally Not Knit This If: the same stitch all over would bore you to tears (although you could use a more variegated skein, and that would up the interest), or if the ideal of a triangular cowl is not your thing.
© SweetGeorgia Yarns / Josh Yong, 2015. Fall with SweetGeorgia Vol 1.
A chic and simple two-colour knitted tee, with a key hole detail at the back. Think about all the fun colour combos you could do! I personally think this would look even more amazing with a darker colour at the bottom and a lighter colour on top. Plus I love the turned hem. Designer: Jill Wright.
You Should Totally Knit This If: You love stockinette for days, and knits geared for warmer weather, and would love a design that is simple but a bit outside of the box.
You Should Totally Not Knit This If: If stockinette bores you to tears, or if two-colour tops are not your sort thing, or if you hate provisional cast ons (that’s how you get that turned hem).
Those are my favourite 4 from the collection! Now it’s your turn- (pattern giveaway alert!)
Take a look at the all twelve, and let me know which one that you love the most. Then leave me a comment AND your Ravelry ID telling me which one you are totally obsessed with, and you could win your favourite pattern! Comments will close on Thursday night (that’s tomorrow)at midnight (Toronto time), and me and the random number generator will pick a winner. Sounds awesome, right? Heck yeah!
Be sure to check out Hands Occupied on Thursday for another chance to win a free pattern!
