I'm pausing the video to comment on ribbing. I always use combination knitting for ribbing now. This is where you wind the yarn clockwise around the needle for purl stitches, therefore using less yarn, therefore cinching the purl stitch a bit closer to the knit stitch. It does mean that that purl stitch is twisted...so you have to purl it through the back on the next row...but it's not difficult because of the way the stitch presents itself. It really becomes natural quite quickly. I also do this on a purl stitch that follows a cable.

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for these tips!!

That shift cowl is lovely! The colors make me think of spring and tulips

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Stay tuned for the finished object in this week’s episode 😁

I want to double down on the last comment. Combination knitting is a game changer. I never liked the way my ribbing looked before switching to this technique but now it really is lovely. I learned it by watching Andrea Mowry's tutorial but there are many videos on combination knitting available. It's really easy to adjust to and makes all the difference.

LOVING the shift and the sibling sweater especially! Everyday, I get more and more enticed to make the nightshift shawl. Didn't think to use sock yarn for it until this video, so im extra hyped

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

RIGHT! For some reason I was like I can’t do these DRK patterns because they have color shifting yarn, but I think the solids actually help the texture shine more than blend!

@tarknits3717

3 ай бұрын

@@highfiberknits yes!!!! And it makes it more grounded! I'm so into it

I love Grenouille Co. - would really love to knit with their yarn one day! The colors of your sibling sweater suit you so well ❤ And the tshirt plan sounds really good, the yarn and gauge combined might finally make for a recipe that you’ll enjoy wearing!

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

It’s starting to come together!! Can’t wait to share it in an upcoming podcast!!

I’m loving the colour of your sibling sweater. It really looks good on you xxx

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I’m very pleased with the color combo 😁

the sunshine tee looks beautiful!! i'll make a note to look out for the pattern release.

That shift cowl is going to look amazing with denim 😍 So so good

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m so happy with how it’s come out; stay tuned to see the FO!

Love the lower contrast of your sibling! On my to do list it goes...😃 I think your green mohair tee would look good with a thin, tight long sleeve tee underneath. Something like the thinnest Uniqlo Heattech. I generally prefer natural fibers but I really like those.

I'm having a similar problem with the ribbing on a sweater! I just finished one sleeve cuff and tried to not bring my yarn so far forward for my purls, and then pulling the yarn further back when I switch to my knits. As a continental knitter this isn't my usual way of knit and purl but the sleeve looked better than my neckline! 🥲

I do a gsr turn right as I begin my ribbing - life changing!

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’ve seen this tip before too; will I need to turn back if it’s a folded collar?

@hellorachelthefirst

3 ай бұрын

I guess it depends on if you end up sewing it down or knitting it down? If what I'm visualizing works, though, I think you could just turn the sweater itself inside out while picking up the stitches to knit it down with. Still way less turning than short rows!@@highfiberknits

With my sibling sweater I found the collar doesn’t look overly large at all once I knitted it - I did it sewn down and no elastic and it sits great! Love the colour of yours! (Also your cowl is so pretty, such great spring vibes!)

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your sharing your expereince! I’m thinking I’ll be getting started on the color soon 😁

your pinky health is def worth more than a (albeit very pretty) sock for sure, I didn't listen to that feeling when I made some colourwork mitts for a friend and I ended up not being able to knit for a week+ due to thumb pain 🥲

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Sock has been frogged and I’ve moved on to much easier gauges!! It’s so tough when I’m always like “I’ll rest after this section of the pattern”

You also could knit the knitstichtes of the ribbing through the back loop. Thats making the 1 by 1 ribbing neater ❤

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tip!

The shift cowl looks like dragonfruit!

@highfiberknits

4 ай бұрын

It does!! My partner mentioned the same thing lol 😂

Your neckline on your sibling sweater, if I were making it I would cycle down through needles, so start on the recommended needle size, knit a third, size down and knit the nest third, then size down needles again and knit the last third. Then after the fold size back up each third.

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this tip!! I’ve never heard of this method before, but I’m keen to try it 😁

I‘m so into Merit, but it still does not ship to Germany. 😢

Or, make a stripe hype sweater with the purple hand dyed yarn!

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

I’ve been digging stripes!! I will be combining this yarn with another color, so stay tuned for upcoming podcasts!!

Hi! What camera do yoou use for filming? And do you use a microphone? Loooove ur content!!!

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I film on my I phone 11 without an external mic; just the phone and a good window!

@mayanneuloosit9436

3 ай бұрын

@@highfiberknits omg thats insane! Ive wanted to start doing podcast but always thought ”i only have my phone” (also a iphone 11) but this proves that i can do podcasts with that too! Thank you, and keep doing what you do now!!🩷

Hello from San Diego, what part of the world are you in?

@highfiberknits

3 ай бұрын

Hello!! I’m in Toronto!!

@moniquem8093

3 ай бұрын

@@highfiberknits oh how cool. I order yarn 🧶 from Eweknit all the time.