My first handspun skein & champagne cardigan WIP with knitpicks yarn / knitting podcast episode 10

[@patriciatufts4969]

Your snowy sweater is absolutely gorgeous. I love how it turned out and your cardigan is coming along beautifully. I have never knitted with 2 strands together and have seen so many knitters pairing with silk mohair that I have to try it. Your information on the mohair possibly shedding is good to know before I make any purchases so thank you for that. You are quite an inspiration to this 67 year old. Keep up the knitting journey and I look forward to going on that journey with you.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Patricia!

[@pollydolly9723]

Congratulations on your first spin; your yarn is beautiful, and I agree that the variation in thickness is charming. The sweater you are wearing is just lovely. You have progressed so fast in your knitting confidence and outcomes.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you so much Polly! I certainly don't wear my luminen enough, but I'm so happy when I do!

[@alexandraramz]

Watching this is so soothing, I've missed your voice! Thank you for this episode

[@alexandraramz]

Also I'm obsessed with your sweater!!!! You make me want to get into knitting and crocheting again

[@highfiberknits]

@@alexandraramz DO IT We need a crafting session soon!

[@alexandraramz]

@@highfiberknits PLEASE like the good ol days omg

[@tracys.5143]

Gorgeous knits, as always! That sweater looks beautiful on you, and your cardigan is coming along nicely. I like those two yarns held together. Yay! for your first handspun skein! It's very exciting, isn't it?! That will look great as something to wear on your head - the colour suits you well, and the rich texture is beautiful. Keep well! Hope the next few weeks are fun and exciting and positive.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Tracy! The handspun is very exciting; I can't wait to look for patterns to highlight it :) I'm looking forward to having the cardigan done in time for the start of my practice teaching.

[@YoungfolkKnits]

Beautiful handspun color!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Kaci!

[@stitchingmatters6184]

I love your videos! My project bags are random… I love using Ziploc bags because I can see the projects inside…Certainly not glamorous, but perfect for me. Good luck with the last stretch of your degree and many thanks for taking time to share with us ❣️

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for this kind comment! I hear you about wanting to be able to see what you're working on. I often keep the WIPs that won't really leave my room in open shoeboxes on one of my knitting shelves. A more aesthetic set-up may come in the future, but like you said, it works for me!

[@helentkalcic4417]

Emily, I’m very intrigued by your success in spinning!!! I tried it last year, and I have a drop spindle and Turkish spindle, but no success. Would you mind sharing with me the videos you watched? I would love to give it a second shot! Btw, the cardigan looks stunning!🤗🥰

[@highfiberknits]

Hi Helen! I found Walnut Farm Designs videos most simple and helpful, but I really learned most from ebooks I got from my public library. My favourite was Yarnitecture by Jillian Moreno which is a book that Andrea Mowey recommended on the spinning portion of her podcast

[@helentkalcic4417]

@@highfiberknits awesome!!! Thanks so much! I’m going to check those out.

[@joelleburnett1995]

Wanted to let you know, I’ve bought handspun from someone before and made tuques with it and it was beautiful! The texture was entirely lost and I loved that!

[@arlovergrown]

I just used the Aloft in silver with a thrifted light beige mystery animal fiber yarn and I absolutely love how the fabric and color turned out! It’s like a greige or taupe and I think it looks like the color of a rabbit, a lot like yours. Mohair can be so fun when it doesn’t match perfectly!

[@highfiberknits]

Yay! I'm happy you're loving your fabric! Have you seen the video from Tayler Seeking Cozy about mohair pairings? Her hand dyed mohairs inspired me to opt for variegated mohair over a varigated base for my Monica Geller Tee, and I just thought it was a brilliant idea

[@arlovergrown]

@@highfiberknits I have seen it, it’s such a great idea! I have yet to try a hand dyed mohair but I definitely need to very soon.

[@TheCraftingSparrow]

I used Knitpicks Aloft combined with their city tweed for the Wednesday sweater by Petiteknit. I think that Aloft is a really nice cheaper option for a mohair. I will say that the mohair "wisps" shed even in a finished object BUT not excessively. I have worn this sweater a TON over the past 3 months and the mohair is holding up wonderfully, it just leaves some silver fluff on my black leggings XD Anyway I hope that helps. Thanks for another podcast!!! the champagne cardigan is looking amazing!!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you so much! I’m definitely very excited for the cardigan, I’ll just need to keep a lint brush handy lol!

[@TheHarryKnit]

I just got myself some yarn to make matching socks for me and partner, but I have yet to find the exact pattern! Do you swatch your sock patterns first? Would love to know! 😍

[@highfiberknits]

Hi Harry! I don’t typically swatch for socks because historically I meet the gauge with the needles indicated on ball bands. I usually just use that info and feet measurements to arrange the math for myself! For foot circumference I err on the side of snug and for the length of cuff down I leave about 2.25 inches for toe decreasing. 😃

[@joelleburnett1995]

I’m knitting a pair of socks too but it’s bamboo sock yarn and it’s seems like it’s taking me FOREVER to finish that second sock! I am excited to wear them but it feels like I’m knitting it so slowly! Second sock syndrome sucks!

[@highfiberknits]

Ouu bamboo socks sound so interesting! I hope you find the motivation to power through!

[@margrethehjortpedersen4531]

How many ball of yarn from drops are you using instead of the original yarn to Luminen pullover

[@highfiberknits]

Great question! If you have access to Ravelry, more details can be found there. I think I bought 11 balls

[@menaramm6417]

I love Knit picks simply wool, it’s definitely not super wash so be careful! Your knits are gorgeous!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Mena! How much growth in the yarn did you notice in the yarn upon blocking? I just finished the body on my cardigan, and I'm hoping for a smidge more length and width.