Many of you have already seen the new batch of Tough Love Sock I added to the shop at the end of last week. Your interest in Sweet Georgia's classic sock yarn have really increased over the past few years and I think that has a lot to do with their little jewels, the Party of Five mini skein sets. I think many color-lovers have been giving these sets a try in patterns like Leftie and On the Spice Market and realize how soft and wonderful the yarn is and then come back for more in the full size skeins to use in sweaters like Pavement.
I've offered Felicia Lo's yarn for at least a decade now and I love that he business, like mine, started in her home, expanded to a large studio space, and now she juggles family life and a business like so many of us.
Photos courtesy of Sweet Georgia
Her passion for fiber is evident in what she makes and how she teaches. Through her video blog and School of Sweet Georgia, she magnifies our understand and appreciation of color with her amazing talent. I've loved watching her work evolve over the years.
Want to join in exploring what her skeins can do? Take a look at Solna, a crochet pattern, which takes just one skein of your fave color.
Or how about Abrupt with three colors?
And if you want to combine Party of Five with a full size Tough Love skein, how about Starburst? YES PLEASE! This photo shows Jellybeans with Birch, but I also like Aurora with Snowfall, Escape with Charcoal or Natural, Rose Gold with Rustle... plus nearly every mini set plus a pale neutral.
Sweet Georgia has released many patterns over the years, and the collection is definitely worth looking through.
Want to win a Party of 5 Set of your own? Just tell me which is your favorite color set in the comments below- one comment before noon EST on Friday, March 29 and I'll randomly choose one winner.
Last week's blog contest to win a pair of Regia socks plus yarn were Lynne N and Susan J. Thanks for playing! And if you think you were one of the recent Instagram contest winners, please do check b/c I always tag those winners too.
These are all very lovely. If I had to choose one for myself I'd have to say Cobblestone. So rich looking.
Posted by: Rhonda Atkinson | March 26, 2019 at 08:57 AM
Well, since I can’t say all of them (I see trouble ahead!) I’ll say Golddigger.
Posted by: ElizabethD | March 26, 2019 at 08:59 AM
Bontanica is just what I need right now, as the spring green shoots are popping up everywhere
Posted by: mellenknits | March 26, 2019 at 09:19 AM
Rose Gold and Rustle all the way for me please!
Posted by: Jody | March 26, 2019 at 09:22 AM
I have to choose just one? Jelly Bean. Because I love a gradient that blends so smoothly!
Posted by: SUELLYN | March 26, 2019 at 09:37 AM
How on earth to pick a favorite?! Voyage is lovely. They are ALL lovely.
Posted by: Anne Marie | March 26, 2019 at 09:45 AM
Most definitely Aurora. Love purples and greens together.
Posted by: Debra | March 26, 2019 at 09:46 AM
I like knotting with minis. I like Royals. My color choices tend toward purple waay too often
Posted by: Diane | March 26, 2019 at 09:47 AM
Botanical for me! Those greens are singing.
Posted by: Amy C | March 26, 2019 at 09:54 AM
Maybe it’s the hint of spring in the air, but Salt Water Taffy is calling to me.
Posted by: Lara | March 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM
So many pretty combinations but Seashore is my favorite - for the moment!
Thanks for the opportunity.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 26, 2019 at 10:33 AM
How can you pick just one? But I do love the Botanica. Love everything on your site. You do a fabulous job.
Posted by: Becky Myer | March 26, 2019 at 10:39 AM
What great colorways. It is so hard to pick one as there are a number I like. The one that really stood out is the Honey Fig set.
Posted by: Maureen | March 26, 2019 at 10:39 AM
Whisper looks like a shawl you would knit to wear to a special show -- and then whisper to your friend/partner what a great occasion it was. And the people around you would whisper what a beautiful shawl you were wearing.
Posted by: Joyce Correia | March 26, 2019 at 10:42 AM
How do you choose just 1?! Aurora would match more of what I wear, but Salt Water Taffy calls to me more! I should probably go with what matches my clothes though, so Aurora.
Posted by: Rose McDonald | March 26, 2019 at 10:46 AM
I love so many, but Escape is really speaking to me. I love these!
Posted by: Beth | March 26, 2019 at 10:47 AM
Blueberry Cobbler!
Posted by: Michelle | March 26, 2019 at 10:50 AM
Sea to Sky please :-)
Posted by: Kate Greenwood | March 26, 2019 at 11:02 AM
I’ve had my eye on “Voyage” for awhile, I think I could use it for a sweater pattern I like.
Posted by: Susan | March 26, 2019 at 11:08 AM
It's hard to choose between a smooth gradient and a set with more contrast, but I think my favourite is Whisper.
Posted by: Nicole S | March 26, 2019 at 11:14 AM
Oooooooh I would have to go with the Royals set, it has my mind spinning with possibilities!!!
Posted by: Deborah Grce | March 26, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Botanica speaks to me.. I guess I'm really anxious for spring!
Posted by: Mary | March 26, 2019 at 11:17 AM
I am drawn to teals. I love seashore.
Posted by: Pat | March 26, 2019 at 11:19 AM
Cabana would be perfect for pops of color in a shawl.
Posted by: Kathy | March 26, 2019 at 11:20 AM
They are all so pretty! I think Blueberry might be my favorite!
Posted by: Lisa Smith | March 26, 2019 at 11:20 AM
I would love to win Golddigger! So pretty!
Posted by: Susan Miller | March 26, 2019 at 11:21 AM
Sea to sky is gorgeous!
Posted by: Lindsey | March 26, 2019 at 11:25 AM
I love Rustle!
Posted by: Laura | March 26, 2019 at 11:25 AM
Graphite! There are so many possibilities for that colorway.
Posted by: Katrina | March 26, 2019 at 11:28 AM
So hard to choose. Aurora is my favorite
Posted by: Debbie | March 26, 2019 at 11:31 AM
So many that a love. But I think my favorite right now is fairy tale
Posted by: BethAnn | March 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM
I am a Voyage girl!
Posted by: Laurel | March 26, 2019 at 11:33 AM
Rose God is really pretty.
Posted by: CIndy | March 26, 2019 at 11:40 AM
Wow! I was just sitting down to start planning a blanket to weave for my sister's wedding present when I saw this post! The Party of Five Royals are exactly her favorite colors, and would look fantastic in this project.
Posted by: Kara | March 26, 2019 at 11:43 AM
Thanks for the great contest! I love seashore!
Posted by: Jane Piotraschke | March 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM
It was a toss up for me between voyage and seashore but I'd have to say seashore to try something a little more colorful than I usually do!
Posted by: Amy | March 26, 2019 at 11:50 AM
They are all so lovely and inspiring!
I would love to use the Aurora set in a shawl, along with a light neutral.
Posted by: Nancy | March 26, 2019 at 11:51 AM
Royals because I’m in a purple phase.
Posted by: Rose Birchall | March 26, 2019 at 11:53 AM
Aurora is my total color jam, but in a pinch, I could be easily swayed to use one of the beachy colorways (sea to sky or seashore). But I do so love the speckledy whirlwind! Dang. How do I pick a favorite?
Posted by: Kathy Shute | March 26, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Love the pop of yellow in Honey Fig. All are gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie | March 26, 2019 at 12:08 PM
How do people choose! I love Seashore, oh and Rustle, oh and Voyage. Thanks!
Posted by: Betsy Bradley | March 26, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Hard to choose, but Waterfall is my favorite.
Posted by: Susie | March 26, 2019 at 12:13 PM
I like Salt Water Taffy.
Posted by: Jessica | March 26, 2019 at 12:14 PM
Oooh, seashore.... or maybe Aurora. Pick 1? You make it difficult.
Posted by: Sherry Marshall | March 26, 2019 at 12:15 PM
I love blues, so Waterfall is great!
Posted by: Terri Bringar | March 26, 2019 at 12:16 PM
That was a difficult decision, but I think I love Aurora the most.
Posted by: Bonnie | March 26, 2019 at 12:17 PM
It's so hard to choose but I love the Fairy Tale set! Aurora is a very close second. 😍
Posted by: Anna | March 26, 2019 at 12:20 PM
I like seashore. I think it would make a great gradient or transition shawl.
Posted by: Penny | March 26, 2019 at 12:20 PM
So many beautiful choices! Hard to pick just one. But Graphite would go with everything.
Posted by: Anne | March 26, 2019 at 12:22 PM
They are all so lovely but I think Wildfire is my absolute favorite!
Posted by: Cindy Steinberg | March 26, 2019 at 12:26 PM
So hard to chose but I really love salt water and seashore.
Posted by: Toni Sweeney | March 26, 2019 at 12:27 PM
Cobblestone is a beautiful, neutral set - so many possibilities!
Posted by: Melanie S. | March 26, 2019 at 12:28 PM
I love using the Party of Five sets. It's hard to pick one but I'm loving Seashore right now.
Posted by: Tiffany | March 26, 2019 at 12:35 PM
Waterfall
Posted by: Joyce | March 26, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Whirlwird = wow!
Posted by: Rebecca | March 26, 2019 at 12:46 PM
umm, I was apparently so excited about Whirlwind that I spelled it wrong in my previous comment. Oopsie.
Posted by: Rebecca | March 26, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Graphite
Posted by: Colleen D'Allura | March 26, 2019 at 12:59 PM
Seashore, because I NEED the seahorse!
Posted by: Cindy Bruno | March 26, 2019 at 01:05 PM
I love the tonal variation of the colors in Whirlwind!
Posted by: Christine | March 26, 2019 at 01:06 PM
I narrowed it down to 2: salt water taffy and seashore.
Posted by: Kim Rouke | March 26, 2019 at 01:17 PM
I’m n love with Seashore! It immediately all my senses with the sound of the sea, the warmth of the sun and sand, and the tang of the salty air.
Posted by: Karen Leonard | March 26, 2019 at 01:37 PM
Jelly beans please!
Posted by: Cindy Carpenter | March 26, 2019 at 01:38 PM
Whirlwind, although they are all beautiful.
Posted by: Judy | March 26, 2019 at 01:39 PM
Hard to pick just one, but Gold Digger is nice.
Posted by: Carol C | March 26, 2019 at 01:48 PM
Oooh...love voyage...love the slight changes in colors!
Posted by: Kelli L | March 26, 2019 at 01:51 PM
Sea to Sky, please!
Posted by: Nancy F. | March 26, 2019 at 02:02 PM
If I must choose only one then, Cabana is yummy.
Posted by: margot | March 26, 2019 at 02:02 PM
They are all so gorgeous! But I really love Sea to Sky!
Posted by: junglewife | March 26, 2019 at 02:05 PM
So many lovely options! I love the tonal variegation in Sea to Sky.
Posted by: Megan | March 26, 2019 at 02:10 PM
It is the season of waterfalls up north so those colors are on my mind.
Posted by: Marianna | March 26, 2019 at 02:15 PM
Such a hard choice, but in this moment, it's Aurora.
Posted by: sprite | March 26, 2019 at 02:16 PM
Royals
Posted by: Ludistitcher | March 26, 2019 at 02:26 PM
So hard to choose but with my love of green, I would have to say Botanicals.
Posted by: Lynn Winders | March 26, 2019 at 02:28 PM
Whirlwind or rusted! Love them both!
Posted by: Jenn h | March 26, 2019 at 02:40 PM
Maybe because it is spring, the Seashore set is my favorite today. I would love to make a scarf using those colors!
Posted by: Sabrina Snyder Snyder | March 26, 2019 at 02:55 PM
Royals is my favorite.
Posted by: Marilyn | March 26, 2019 at 02:55 PM
So many choices! But I'll go with Aurora.
Posted by: Jeanne Bush | March 26, 2019 at 02:58 PM
I am forcing myself away from the blues and saying Cobblestone! (although I do really love Voyage!) :)
Posted by: Coby Hanna-Butler | March 26, 2019 at 03:06 PM
Love Seashore with Sea to Sky my close runner up
Posted by: Katie Lani | March 26, 2019 at 03:11 PM
Beautiful Hanami
Posted by: Ann | March 26, 2019 at 03:14 PM
So hard to choose. I'd like to add pink to my basic gray, black wardrobe so Hanami or blues which would be Voyage or … They are all so beautiful!
Posted by: Pat | March 26, 2019 at 03:26 PM
So hard to choose..... I will stay with Cabana
Posted by: LOUANN CHATFIEL | March 26, 2019 at 03:28 PM
Choosing just one set is a bit difficult! Under duress, I'd have to pick Aurora (although Sea to Sky almost won).
Posted by: Sarah R | March 26, 2019 at 03:35 PM
Candy Shop
Posted by: Becky | March 26, 2019 at 03:40 PM
I love aurora!
Posted by: Kate | March 26, 2019 at 03:50 PM
The lovely, crazy mix of pinks in Hanami are the bomb!!These shades would definitely flatter anyone in a loving shawl
Posted by: Sandra Parr | March 26, 2019 at 03:52 PM
Wildfire - love that warm combination!
Posted by: Teri | March 26, 2019 at 04:08 PM
I’m a fan of the Escape set.
Posted by: Carol | March 26, 2019 at 04:12 PM
So hard to choose!! Sea to sky or whisper for me!
Posted by: Renee Huffman | March 26, 2019 at 04:35 PM
I LOVE Whisper, but graphite is also calling to me. The blues/purples are my colors but the gray is so relaxing to me for some reason.
Posted by: Kaia | March 26, 2019 at 05:30 PM
I like Aurora. The blending of the blues and green shades are beautiful and restful.
Posted by: Pam | March 26, 2019 at 05:35 PM
Oh Allison! Must you tempt me so? Seashore would be my choice. I just love those shades of blue/teal and the pop of pinky peach.
Posted by: Susan | March 26, 2019 at 05:39 PM
Rusted would be my pick. Hard to decide.
Posted by: Lynn | March 26, 2019 at 06:05 PM
I love them all so pretty. I like Seashore. I tend to gravitate toward purple s do this would be a change for mr
Posted by: Janet Godshalk | March 26, 2019 at 06:05 PM
Party of 5 "Cabana" is my fave!!
I can see a few new colorful pairs of Socks in my future!!!✨💫✨
Posted by: Karla French | March 26, 2019 at 06:18 PM
hard to choose, i guess sea to sky...
Posted by: jeanne | March 26, 2019 at 06:19 PM
kinda love them ALL though..
Posted by: jeanne | March 26, 2019 at 06:24 PM
Gosh it’s so hard to choose I like blueberry cobbler the for the colors and the name
Posted by: Melissa | March 26, 2019 at 06:26 PM
I love Candy Shop!
Posted by: Joan | March 26, 2019 at 06:30 PM
All are beautiful.
SG Party of 5 Aurora
Posted by: Elizabeth SanMiguel | March 26, 2019 at 06:36 PM