I have 6 finished objects! Let's get caught up part 1 - a high fiber knits knitting podcast

[@verylikecheryl]

I think the little repeating holes made by the yarn over increases for your ruffle and the slight flare at the cast off edge make it look like lace. So pretty!

[@robyncameron402]

I thought so too! Before Emily mentioned it, I was admiring them and wondering how she's achieved them!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you so much!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I suppose we do tend to be our own worst critics!

[@ImmaHippster]

I really like raffia. I mainly crochet my raffia projects. Please read this comment. Raffia can get wet because raffia is water-resistant and can be durable in hot weather. However, raffia is not waterproof and can lose its shape if soaked. Perfect for the beach or pool because it dries quickly but don’t soak it in the ocean. If you broke your hook go up a size. Your tension might be too tight. And try using the metal hook (maybe a small swatch) the metal glides into the stitches. Wood is grippy and I don’t like the feel of the plastic but I work with the metal hooks+raffia and I love it. But maybe that’s just me-but give it a try next time. Thanks for the videos! Lots of fun projects

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for these tips!!

[@rebecca-72]

Beautiful projects! Love the lacy top - very cool and modern.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! It was a very unique knit for me 😁

[@nikkigrossman4244]

LOVE how those socks came out with the stripes!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I think they turned out quite fun for an unplanned solve!

[@krautkopf65]

Love your ruffle top. It would look so good on my niece.

[@SwamiMommy]

You turned me on to the Penelope a while back I’ve made at least 4! 💜😍💜🙏🏽

[@highfiberknits]

Love it!!

[@pairswellwithknitting]

Your Silky Breeze Ruffle Top is the best!!!! I love the simple construction of it and of course, the look of it. Fabulous!!!!

[@robyncameron402]

Those socks are def fraternal twins! I have fraternal twins and they look related but are still unique!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@professorpurl]

Your ruffle top is just so cute and sweet! I think it will be a fun piece in Italy. Have a great time! 🩷

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you, Nicole!

[@Serene_Li]

Thanks so much for the video! I loved everything you made, so inspiring! Have lots of fun on your trip!!!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@lindapayne9474]

You weather the ruffle top so well! I love your sister socks! So fun

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@cloudyclaudi681]

Love your ruffle top 😍! Wishing you a great and safe time in Italy!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@loiscowie2408]

I love the ruffle top! I'll definitely be having a go at recreating it! 😊 I love how your designs and recommendations are modern classics and super elegant.

[@highfiberknits]

Yay!! Let me know if you’d like any details beyond what I put in Ravelry, but it’s definitely something you can customize a lot!!

[@conkey509]

i am obsessed with and inspired that ruffle top it’s so cute and feminine

[@camerynjane4421]

I think for your ruffle top the yarn overs look great as a design element!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@80sgma10]

Such beautiful makes! Enjoy your trip to Italy. Which of your knitted/crocheted items are you packing?

[@highfiberknits]

Only the two tops I finished in this video! I’m bringing mostly dresses and hiking gear 😁

[@Stitchesinstem]

I think the increases in your ruffle top looks like an intentional row of eyelets. It looks great!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@forttud]

I would LOVE a pattern for your ruffle top! It is adorable!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! For now, feel free to check out my description on Ravelry! It’s as detailed as I could make it in 15 minutes, but probably suitable for an adventurous beginner!

[@karyxy]

I absolutely love that ruffle top on you!! Also I’m sooo enamoured by those brown cargo pants that you paired with it - where did you get them? 😍

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!! I found them at a gap outlet on Staten Island in March, and I wear them nearly every week!

[@TheSolipsist0]

Surely you already did, but me (nurse) making sure: Have emergency allergy plan with you on your trip, this includes meds to take (check with Italian customs and stuff), the next hospital and emergency numbers for Italy. Also the names of your allergens in Italian to check the food. In Germany restaurants and bakeries must have a allergene disclosure list - could imagine that also applies for Italy as well. Maybe you wonna talk with your doc about that.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! It’s always good to share this kind of information. We’ve only been eating at places that have allergen lists and ensure the kitchen sees my chef card. The tricky thing is gelato, but I figured out a checklist that allows me to feel comfy (spatulas for each flavor, the flavors immediately surrounding my top choices, and general neatness of the case with all the flavors; bonus points if they group the non-nut flavors together!)

[@TheSolipsist0]

@@highfiberknits gelato is tuff indeed. Happy and save travel to both of you. 🏖️

[@IzzyValdivia]

What's your go to way to find allergy-safe restaurants when traveling?

[@highfiberknits]

Great question! I always carry Benadryl and an epipen, plus an infographic with photos and English + country’s primary language(s) translations of all the foods I’m allergic to. Fortunately, a lot of places we’ve been so far in Rome have allergen legends with codes in them for the top 14 allergens and then each menu item is marked with the relevant codes. I also do some research on blogs ahead of time!

[@jewelse1975]

Your hook shouldn’t snap. Probably would have been better to use a 6mm if that happened. Yes, the yarn is stiff but if it was that stiff and tight then a larger hook is called for. Bag looks lovely though!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for this tip! I did go down from the recommended hook size on the yarn for a dense fabric (which I think I forgot to mention), so it’s certainly on me.

[@jewelse1975]

@@highfiberknits it happens!

[@olgadabska1921]

❤

[@TheSolipsist0]

The holes 16:30 are looking symmetrically and by this intentionally to me.