New at the SweetGeorgia Blog, we're exploring the Riverbend Bias Cowl machine knitting pattern by Barb Barone. Knit entirely on the LK 150 Knitting Machine, this cowl is knit on the bias, which gives it beautiful drape and natural elasticity, making it easy to wear and effortless to style. The SweetGeorgia Silk Mist adds a soft halo that elevates the texture and look of the piece.

Created by the talented Barb Barone, this cowl shows off just part of what’s possible with machine knitting. If you're interested in learning more about this fabulous knitting tool, Barb teaches the Machine Knitting: Basics course in the School of SweetGeorgia (SOS), where she helps knitters confidently add the LK 150 to their creative toolkit and expand their handmade horizons.

If you're new to the School and interested in exploring all of the fabulous fibre arts content and community there, now is the best time to join with the Back to School Sale! This annual sale has a special discount this year in honour of our SweetGeorgia Yarns 20th anniversary — use the code BACKTOSCHOOL2025 to save 20% on a monthly or annual All-Access SOS membership, with the discounted rate staying locked in for as long as you remain a member!

Also part of the School of SweetGeorgia and SweetGeorgia Community spaces, we are diving into something delightfully different this month: crepe yarn! All throughout September we will be spinning this unique structure together at our Crepe Yarn Spin-Along Challenge! And if we get our yarns spun up in time, we will be ready to knit our sock crepe yarns for the upcoming Socktober! 

Learn more about the spin-along at the SweetGeorgia Community space (also included with your SOS membership). And if you're interested in exploring more about creating yarn structures great for sock knitting, we also encourage you to check out the Spin to Knit Socks course taught by Rachel Smith!