Summer 2024 Knitting & Crochet Plans - a yarn haul and the patterns I’ll be making this summer

It’s just about July, and that means it’s time to update you on my knitting and crochet plans for this summer season!
I have a mix of staple garments and trendy accessories to share with you today, as well as a yarn haul of summery fibers to share for each project. You can find all of the details for each plan below!
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Silly Little Things MAL
June 1st - July 31st 2024
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1) Penelope Kerchief by Woolsome Knits (FREE)
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Sandnes Garn Tynn Line in 1015 Kitt / Putty
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2) Crochet Bag inspired by Gabriele Frantzen
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Hobbii Summer Palette Escapes Campaign [YARN GIFTED]
Hobbii Rafaella in Natural Cream, Sky Blue, Chocolate, Black
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3) Madeline Sweater by Pernille Larsen (Knitting for Olive)
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Knitting for Olive Cotton Merino in Blueberry Ice Cream
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4) Willow Wisp by Wool & Pine
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Knitting for Olive Pure Silk in Cream
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5) Fleur Cami by Brianna Mason
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Sandnes Garn Tynn Line in Slate
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6) Vanilla Socks
Manors Del Uruguay Algeria in Dragon [YARN GIFTED]
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7) Battenberg Blanket by Cheri Heart
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Featherfin Yarns Super Sock in Brass, Espresso, Copper, Peach [GIFTED]
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Botanical Yarns Sock in Antique Valentine
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Colourists Basique Sock in Or Argente [NO LONGER DYEING]
8) Plod the African Flower Triceratops by Heidi Bears
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Sandnes Garn Sunday in Poppy, Into the Woods, Light Copper
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Featherfin Yarns Super Sock in Peach
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[@brezilll]

You won’t get much stretch with the paper raffia yarn so i wouldn’t worry too much. Having worked with a paper raffia before, you may actually like the way the single or double crochet works up :) if you want the vertical stripes try making it sideways!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@metasymphony]

That bag would look great in Tunisian crochet, which has many dense stitches without little holes. TL yarn crafts has many tutorials on tunisian crochet, and I think stripes look really cool in those stitches. I also find it easier on my hands/joints than crocheting a big piece of dense fabric.

[@morrigan_the_fae]

The linen stitch is a beautiful flat non stretchy crochet stitch and would be good I think!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!

[@claramassara9325]

Can’t wait to see your dinosaur! Also love the tank you tested for Florence! Your Nonna story is so cute! 🥰 Inspiring me to crochet!

[@leighhuggins5030]

Those colors for the Triceratops are gorgeous! I can't wait to see how it turns out. I'm also in love with the Blueberry Icecream colorway from KFO, and I'm currently working up a Sailor Swift top with the contrast stripe in Japanese Anemone also in the cotton merino base. So far I absolutely love it - it's so light and airy - my first time working with this base!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I am thrilled so far with the dinosaur, and I find myself itching to work on it a lot so I can get to the assembly stage. I’m also so happy that you’re enjoying the cotton merino! It’s a desert island yarn for me 100%

[@maliinga23]

I think you’re gonna love the tynn line yarn 😊 I’ve made a tombo tee out of it. While watching your video I am working on a barbroe blouse in the exact colorway you’ve got :) It’s my favorite summer yarn by far! Excited for your projects!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you! I’m itching to cast on, but definitely want to finish a couple other projects I have on the go first :)

[@987fra]

I don't know anything about crochet, but i came across the Large beach raffia bag by Olha Bilyk on Ravelry, i'm not sure if the stitch is what you were looking for, but it has vertical stripes and that big parallelepiped shape you were looking for I think. I'm very curious to follow your progress, those bags are gorgeous!

[@TheMartixi]

You could try linen stitch for your crochet bag.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@SusanHouse-if6bb]

I have used Linked Double Crochet to make bags, phone cases, and potholders. It creates a wonderful dense fabric and there are a lot of tutorials online. It is easier to work in a circular pattern, however I have worked it flat by alternating a row of Single Crochet and then a row of Linked Double Crochet, and it looks seamless. Linked Double Crochet is easy to learn.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for this tip!!

[@gingerglitter4ever]

You can always crochet a big rectangle and then fold it with enough for a base and then connect with the sides in order to achieve a vertical stripe

[@highfiberknits]

I think this might be the approach I take!

[@emilywilkinson6573]

not a crochet stitch but a pattern: La Millerighe Raffia Bag by the knitting sciura is on my list! it uses raffia and for me is the absolute perfect summer bag that's still chic!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for the recommendation! If I found the right pattern, I love all of the different textures! A fun way to sample different stitches :)

[@Samachar30]

Very nice video ❤ good night ❤ ❤ sweet dreams ❤

[@hellorachelthefirst]

I'm working up something in the off-white tynn line right now! It's such an incredible yarn- it doesn't seem very special in the ball, but once it starts becoming fabric, it has a texture that I can only describe as "like whipped cream"

[@highfiberknits]

I just cast on my kerchief and I get what you mean; the fabric is gorgeous!!

[@susannamanucharian4399]

For the bag you can use half double crochet stitch to make it denser and sturdier . Also you can crochet the bag as long one piece rectangle with horizontal stripes ( this way you will be able to work one color in each row so it wont get messy) and then in the end saw up the sides and tou will end up having a bag with vertical lines. Also you can saw little rextangle in the bottom edges to give the bag better shaped bottom (hope that made sense ). As some alredy advised you i also thing tunisian crochet will also work for the bag)

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@PelafinaLievre]

I just finished a summer tank in an 80/20 merino silk blend. I’ve only worn it twice, but I’ve been as comfortable as you can be with temperatures over 90 and high humidity.

[@courtnsession_]

raffia has little to no stetch, and it can also be rather harsh on your hands so even if you have a loose tension, there is little difference in the stretch of the garment. it makes a beautiful fabric with single or half-double crochet. i can certainly recommend alternating single and double crochet if you want more texture of the double crochet + the sturdiness of single crochet. half-double crochet is my sweet spot though!

[@allanamakesthings]

Agreed! A half double would be my pick for the bag as well 😊

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for the tip! It will be fun to try out some new techniques :)

[@squirrelwithtoomanyhobbies]

I think the easiest way to do the striped bag would be to make a long rectangle with the stripes going on the short edge. Then join into a tube and attach to a circular or oval base.

[@nikitinaknits]

Loved your podcast, thank you! The colorway of KFO Blueberry Ice Cream drives me crazy, its so beautiful. Also Sunday 3535 is increddible, will def knit something with it. Love your project choices as well!

[@highfiberknits]

thank you!! I never thought I’d fancy blues and cool purples so much, but I’m not mad about it!!

[@blancah7032]

hey :) i love your videos! about the CROCHET STITCHES: from the "normal" and easy stitches i would recommend the single crochet stitch the most because it is not very stretchy. You can also line the bag as it takes away all the strech. but there is another stitch that is less stretchy than every other crochet stitch i know. it is called the *THERMAL STITCH*. it is used for bags and especially the handles of crochet bags. i lerned it from tiktok but here is a YT tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_IfJiVq82Hpac i do have to say that the thermal stitch is a rather slow working stitch because you work half rows and not a full row. it this is fine for you it will be worth it!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for this tip!

[@SarahJo]

I always love sitting here listening to people talk about all the tank tops and tee shirts they're going to make this summer while working on a sweater lol I've enjoyed tank tops and tee shirts in the past but I never really "knit to season" so all my summer knitting plans this year are sweaters and woolly socks

[@highfiberknits]

Haha I feel like I’m always racing to get my seasonal knits done in time to still get some wear out of them!

[@Lennongrils]

Love that striped crochet bag. Such a great idea to add interest to summer outfits, this is something I struggle with.

[@UniquelyPenny]

I live in Waterloo so I totally get when you talk about the climate and what fibres works for us. Lol First vid of yours I’ve caught and glad the algorithm sent it to me. I’ve knitted for a long time but still feel like a newby, lol. You might like a pattern I’m working on called Ivory Shell tank top by Cheryl Beckerich.

[@highfiberknits]

Welcome here! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the video, and thank you so much for the pattern rec.!

[@melissaanderson9929]

Currently knitting a summer ranunculus in the blueberry ice cream cotton merino from KFO. I will have a 3-ish balls leftover if you end up needing more!

[@highfiberknits]

That sounds like it will be absolutely lovely!

[@oliknits333]

waistcoat stitch makes a wonderfully dense and not stretchy crochet fabric!! i made a cardigan with it, and while it takes a while to crochet up, its gorgeous!!

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you for the tip!

[@taccora]

I'm thinking Tunisian crochet techniques would work best for your bag.

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@CateBee]

Recently made a crochet bag using the Thermal Stitch and its very solid. Would recommend

[@highfiberknits]

Thank you!!

[@AlihassanAlihassanrao]

V nice❤

[@allanamakesthings]

Love the colours for Plod!

[@marinam9091]

Added Penelope Kerchief to my summer queue as well!😃

[@highfiberknits]

Yay! I hope you love it!!