Reviewing every sweater I have ever knit / Knitting podcast, knitting pattern review, yarn review

[@fesh_a]

Girllll this blue of Stockholm sweater looks so beautiful at you! Of course it's always a personal choice what to wear or what colors we're gonna choose for another knit piece, but I believe that sometimes if we could look at ourselves from the point of how other people are seeing us, we'd become much less self-critical in a lot of things

[@highfiberknits]

This is such an important perspective! Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@picsandstitches]

The blue Stockholm is beautiful and looks great on you. Would leave it as a unique addition to your wardrobe colors:)

[@ptoste1]

Love all your makes! Thank you for sharing your work and expertise. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ouicertes9764]

Overdying 100% wool is really easy and a good way to give a second life to a sweater you spent a long time knitting by hand. I'd advise you to try on a sweater/scarf/hat you don't particularly mind messing up, so that you get familiar with the process and handling, and the fear will go away. Acid dye, vinegar, a big pot reserved for dying, is all you need, and rinsing your just dyed item into the delicate/wool wash setting in the washing machine is the quickest and least water demanding way to do it.

[@JosieThenFarmer]

Yes! Also keep stirring it every few minutes. It will make sure that there are no wrinkles. I’ve dyed a lot of my woolly and cotton clothes when my taste in color changed.

[@jolande52]

Such an interesting episode, thank you! I think it is almost unbelievable, that you are knitting for only 3 years! Such neat knitting work, it is amazing. I enjoy every podcast very much and I am looking forward to the next episode already. Happy knitting!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for more 😄

[@traceyleeherbert2326]

OMG, I did not realize you started knitting 3 years ago! I am impressed. I love your sense of style. Thank you for sharing all your knits.

[@gisellejoseph2936]

Your reflection resolution is so beautiful and I totally agree. Great video🎉

[@Lisamakes]

It’s so funny that you say it doesn’t get cold enough in Toronto to wear some heavy sweaters! I froze every winter in Toronto and would LAYER warm sweaters. I even slept in my sweaters. Lol. Great video- I may have to do one the same!

[@mnoeliarc]

Yes, please, Lisa. It’d be interesting to watch 😊

[@barbararadzeviciusbondi4150]

So nice to look at knitwear that has been made over time. Your jumpers and cardigans are so lovely. Can't wait to see your orange knit 🧶💗

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Barb!! It’s coming along well 😄

[@doritbrockmeier802]

Hi, same here! I’ve been knitting garments since 2017 and I review all of my knits every year. And I feel like I keep learning or understanding new things about my knitting every time. It’s so useful to make a list of such things as fit or yarn choices or style and to slowly evolve your own style personality. Thanks for making this helpful video!

[@nadinegoffart487]

The blue sweater looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Such a pity you don’t like it

[@shannonoliver5414]

Enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for showing all your beautiful knits and providing all the details. 😊

[@sydssong]

Great episode! That blue sweater is gorgeous, and looks great on you. But, you’re right about wearing what makes you feel good. I’ve been trying to convince myself to try mohair (and alpaca) again, but you’ve reminded me that I just can’t tolerate the itch. Just really wanting to find a way to use up some beautiful yarn - your suggestions are great.

[@highfiberknits]

Yes! It can be hard when you have such lovely things available to use!

[@Teatime-mq6bv]

That was a wonderful podcast to follow. Thanks for explaining everything so detailed, the form, the yarn…, everything so so valuable!💕 I learned soooo much, even if my feelings may vary from yours. Btw … I think I would have also chosen the patterns you choosed! I love those and I love the designers. Many many thanks! I hope you will find solutions to wear all sweaters and cardigans more often even if they are bit itchy, too loose, not the right color or anything else. You look great in all of them…, almost🙈…, the white one with the thick wool and the nice pattern in front is the only one I am not sure if I would knit it ;)….🤫

[@CuriousIngenieuse]

I have an Idea for you if you want to get more wear out of the green tshirt😊 you could take off the sleeves and with the yarn you get from that add just a bit of (twisted) ribbing to get a vest instead to wear over blouses or long-sleeved shirts that are a bit tighter than blouses? this way it kind of belongs into a different category, is not "made" to be worn directly on skin and maybe you can get more wear out of it😊 but the sleeves are lovely as well.. just easier than taking out the mohair I thought😅

[@KnitsinMotion]

I thought you looked radiant in the blue sweater. It was my favorite of all your sweaters.

[@noreenlou]

So many lovely sweaters and love how much you have learned about what you like

[@janefuller1737]

OMG….you’re excellent and should be so thrilled with your talent. I love your sweaters and they look great on you!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you, Jane! I am very proud of my growth over the years 😄

[@melcerra2375]

This type of video is SO helpful.

[@highfiberknits]

Happy you enjoyed 😁

[@EricaGeurts]

Love all your podcasts. Really enjoy the detail you go into. But especially loved this review. Thank you 😘

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Erica! Happy you enjoyed this style of video 😄

[@johannapfeiffer6676]

Hi Emily, thanks for an excellent review of your garments. I loved hearing your feedback and appreciate your honest experience with both yarn & pattern. I think you need to remake the Monica Geller sweater. It's very flattering and you should have a version that doesn't bother your skin. You've helped me add to my favorites and now some new yarns to explore. Thanks again.

[@highfiberknits]

It really is lovely! I may try to poppy tee instead for a more seamless construction but a similar look overall.

[@lindas5964]

Wow I love the travelers cardigan with it’s beautiful mottled colors!! Been scared to try Noro because of it’s crazy colors but that colorway is lovely. Love how it’s not really variegated but has lots of colors somehow.

[@rebecca-72]

Ooh. Truly beautiful knits, Emily. I‘d already seen all of them… but all together this was quite impressive. You‘ve made me want to knit an Auer now.

[@christinemccoy5237]

Happy Birthday to you. Hope you enjoyed your day!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Christine!

[@ritamarybolton6188]

Your knitting texture is superb.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@beatrizxavier8403]

i think the blue sweater looks amazing on you!

[@lindas5964]

I have the hot climate too and I struggle knitting appropriate things because I love rustic cozy knits. I get my fix by knitting the wooly wool into shawls and always use fingering weight wool in a super non itchy wool for my sweaters. :-)

[@SharonCullenArt]

I love your Stockholm sweater on you. The blue is gorgeous and it fits you so well. Honestly I don’t understand why so many want these super oversized baggy sweaters. Mine are all too baggy and now I am losing weight and they will be even baggier! Yikes. They’re fine for around the house or on a subzero day but I need to start making my sweaters much smaller. Actually I think I need to down size to a medium. With your sleeves shrinking up I would think it would be very easy to lengthen them with wetting. Twice now I have had sleeves get too long because I pulled it out of the sink incorrectly. I’m kicking myself for that! I must say that your knits are so beautiful. The stitch definition is just gorgeous.

[@carlajewett1091]

Very nice episode…well done.

[@SundayMorningKnits]

I absolutely love this video and I would love to see you review your other knits too!!!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you Laura! I will definitely have another overview of everything I knit for the year at the end of 2023!

[@notaclue822]

Lovely projects. I get why you prefer that off white Hour Pullover. Neutrals always work. I'd like to know if you dye the Stockholm sweater.

[@cookiecat7766]

What about buying more scains of yarn and undoing the arms of the sari nordlund tee and knitting full lenght sleeve☺️? It looks so pretty on you!

[@kasiamichalec2305]

I love this episode. It is very helpful to hear another knitter perspective and review of their finished objects. Greatly appreciated. All the sweaters look lovely on you. It is funny to hear that a sweater is too warm to be practical, I live in Alberta, enjoy winter activities, however I don’t tend to wear very warm sweaters. My home is heated and warm during the cold months and when I am outside I am moving and I don’t need a super heavy wool sweater, or I am wearing sports related clothing. I love my warm wool accessories for the winter, but for the sweaters fingering or dk weight is the most practical. Cheers

[@highfiberknits]

Exactly my experience too! There is MAYBE 1-2 days a year I’m out in weather that would warrant something super warm…it’s not common for heavy knitwear to be worn as outerwear for activities as in some other places.

[@tacistudio]

I think that over dyeing some of the sweaters you dont really like the color so much and maybe wearing that T with a t shirt underneath in the fall might give you a little more wear out of them. They are so pretty it might be worth a try 💖

[@michelleenzenroth8162]

I loved the color of the iris heather palette in your Louvre sweater! I liked it so much that I plan on using it (held with a strand of Drops 100% Alpaca) for my next pullover. I am going to make Sweater No. 25 by My Favourite Things Knitwear. Thank you for all the inspiration and insight that you provide. I appreciate all that you do; you are an asset to the knitting community. :)

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for your generously kind words!! I’m so glad you find inspiration in the videos, and I would love to see how your sweater no 25 turns out!

[@crystalblue38883]

Very informative video thank you. By the way the traveler's cardigan is beautiful in the Noro yarn If you want to add buttons - you can add snaps and put buttons on outside for show! See Darling Cardigan by Veronika Lindberg. She used snaps but unsure what kind of snaps. And knitted the sweater three different ways with snaps no buttons, with snaps with buttons and last with real button holes and buttons

[@highfiberknits]

This is a great suggestion! Thank you 😁

[@emilyherr6011]

Questions - how do you find new patterns that are coming out? And when you knit with two yarns held together, how do you decide what yarns to use if you're using something other than the pattern calls for?

[@georgiaocianain1683]

Great video! I can’t seem to find any links to the Hour Pullover pattern on your Ravelry page. Is it discontinued?

[@highfiberknits]

Good question! It’s spelled Auer Pullover (from I believe a Finnish word) feel free to send me an email if you are still having trouble finding it!

[@judygrayson7896]

One more question love your louvre sweater in the palette yarn by knit picks but pattern says it is done in DK but the knit picks yarn you used I think says fingering unless I got it wrong. How did you get gauge?

[@highfiberknits]

Yes; you’re right! I held it double and used 11 balls!

[@clc1302]

Loved this video! I keep seeing all of these beautiful sweaters knit with wool and mohair, but I know I won’t wear the finished garment. They will be both too hot and too itchy. I’m on a mission to find a lighter weight yarn combination for many of these wonderful patterns. If you find them, please share!

[@mnoeliarc]

I would say to give suri alpaca a go. I don’t find it itchy at all! 😊

[@highfiberknits]

I talk about knit picks palette a lot! Gives a nice and lofty fabric 😄

[@clc1302]

Thank you!

[@judygrayson7896]

I could not find the sweater you did in the knit picks palette. What was the name of it? Looked all up her patterns didn’t see it. Thanks Judy

[@picsofknits]

Louvre Sweater by petiteknit

[@highfiberknits]

Yes it is the Louvre by Petite Knit! The Ravelry link will take you to my projects page where you can see all the details for my projects

[@Loopsonloops]

Thanks for this! I am a new knitter and I haven’t made a sweater for myself as of yet. Your thoughts on yarn choices regarding warmth are so appreciated. I run pretty hot, live in the South of the US and also happen to be a breast feeding mom (breast feeding makes you so hot 🥵) So although I’ve been gravitating towards a wool and mohair combo, I’m now passing on it as I think it would be way too warm for me. Thanks again!

[@highfiberknits]

I definitely love working with wool and mohair together; I tend to keep it for socks and mitts! Ultra cosy and less sensitive 😄

[@lynnmcentire4014]

I think you look fine in the blue but go ahead and over dye it if you don’t think you will wear it

[@LaurenMae13]

Now hear me out ... a Harlow in Noro Madara Sake ??