✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.com ✉ Knit support: support@kutovakika.comA Week In My Life As A Knit Designer & New Studio TourKutovakika2025-10-02 | Welcome to follow along my week as a knit designer! I'll take you along as I'm trying to get my new knit studio organised, show you some current knit projects, and also take you along as we go on a photo shoot together with Juki.
In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to knit both the Seashore Blouse and Dress 🌊 These projects are both light and airy pieces with a touch of seaside romance. They feature an all-over lace pattern and a clean silhouette which makes it easy to wear. They have elegant hem and cuff details and a minimal I-cord neckline for a contemporary feel ✨
Here's a breakdown of all the steps and techniques used in this project:
5:28 YOKE 5:49 Casting on stitches with the Longtail Cast-on method 7:04 Placing the raglan seam markers 7:48 Chart A 9:37 M1L = make one left 10:16 Yo = yarn over 10:38 CDD = central double decrease 12:00 Pattern repeat 12:20 M1R = make one right 13:16 Ssk = slip, slip, knit 14:05 K2tog = knit two stitches together
15:49 SEPARATING THE BODY & SLEEVES 19:08 Chart D 19:30 Chart C
Ever wondered what really goes into creating a knitting pattern? 🧶 Follow along as I take you behind the scenes of designing my newest release: the Slow Travel Sweater. From first idea to frogging days of work and hours of knitting to finally binding off, you’ll see the full design journey unfold!
This video is part of a special collaboration with Novita, who provided the dream yarn that brought this pattern to life.
SEASHORE SKIRT KNITTING TUTORIAL In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to knit the Seashore Skirt, a breezy, elegant lace design that’s surprisingly beginner-friendly. Whether you’re new to lace or just looking for a fun summer project, this one’s a joy to make (and wear!). 🌊✨
Here's a breakdown of all the steps and techniques used in this project:
08:46 Chart A 10:21 K2tog = knit 2 together 11:03 Yo = yarn over 12:10 Ssk = slip, slip, knit 14:38 k1 tbl = knit one through the back loop 19:56 Quick note about Chart A
21:52 Chart B 24:30 CDD = central double decrease 27:46 Rnds 10, 18, 26 and 34 28:49 Rnd 40: Slip 1, k2tog, pull slipped st over k2tog
29:57 Chart C 30:55 *K1, yo, k1* into the same stitch 31:47 CDD = central double decrease 32:19 Rnds 46, 48 and 50
34:32 Waistband 35:54 Picking up stitches 38:20 Setup rnd 39:22 Binding off sts with the pickup edge
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✉️ Business or collabs: kika@kutovakika.com 💌 Pattern support: support@kutovakika.comWHAT IM KNITTING & Reacting To Spicy Knitting Opinions 🌶Kutovakika2025-07-10 | WHAT I'M KNITTING & Reacting To Spicy Knitting Opinions 🌶
In this video I'm shoing you all the projects I'm currently working on, and we're also diving into some controversial takes from the knitting world — and oh boy, some of these are extra spicy. From the eternal swatching debate to the mystery of unfinished WIPs, grab your project and let’s unravel it all together 🧶✨
🧨 Here are the 10 spicy knitting opinions I react to in this video:
1.Blocking is optional
2.Test knitting should always be paid
3. Knitting the same pattern more than once
4. You don’t have to finish WIPs before starting new ones
5. Ravelry is outdated
6. You don’t need to swatch gauge if you’ve used the yarn before
7. Mohair is scratchy or itchy
8. Every knitter hates weaving in ends
9. Knitting has a class problem nobody talks about
10. Nobody needs that much yarn (😅 please don’t come for me)
Let me know in the comments which one you agree (or disagree) with the most!
✉️ Business or collabs: kika@kutovakika.com 💌 Pattern support: support@kutovakika.comKNIT CHALLENGE: I Tried To Knit a Matching Set Lace SetKutovakika2025-06-18 | ✨ Patterns to both the Seashore Skirt and Seashore Blouse will be coming SOON ✨ Follow along as I embark on this epic knit design challenge journey and attempt to knit myself a matching lace blouse for my knitted Seashore lace skirt. The process wasn't all smooth sailing and involved more frogging than I care to admit—but the result? A handmade lace set that I'm so proud of 💕
I'd love to hear your thoughts, let me know how you think it turned out in the comments below .
✉ **Contact:** kika@kutovakika.com ✉ **Knit support:** support@kutovakika.comHOW TO KNIT THE PICNIC CARDIGAN I-CORD TUNNEL COLLARKutovakika2025-04-20 | ...VISITING COPENHAGEN YARN STORES & New Knits / Life As A Knit DesignerKutovakika2025-03-16 | Welcome to a little vlog where I take you behind the scenes in my life as I navigate being a knit designer and a mom :) I've been working on a bunch of new designs which I'm excited to share with you and give you some sneak peeks of upcoming knits. We've also been travelling to Portugal and Copenhagen the past month where I of course had to visit some yarn shops. Follow along, hope you enjoy the video!
Hello and welcome to the Late Checkout Sweater Knitting Tutorial where I'll show you how to knit this oversized and simple sweater. This sweater has dropped shoulders and a relaxed feel, and it's knitted top down.
Use the chapter features below 👇
1:05 Project overview
3:48 Choosing yarn
7:51 PART 1: Upper Back 8:07 Backwards-loop Cast-on method 10:13 M1L 10:57 M1R 12:19 M1Rp 13:10 M1Lp
✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.com ✉ Knit support: support@kutovakika.comWHAT IVE BEEN KNITTING LATELY & My New Knit Studio!Kutovakika2025-02-06 | Happy 2025! Welcome to a LIFE / KNITTING / STUDIO / HOME update video where I share everything that's been going lately, both on my needles and in life generally. We've moved - both from our old home and I've also moved into a new studio which I'm so excited about! I'm so inpired for a new year and for all the new patterns and projects I've got planned! Follow along, hope you enjoy the video!
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✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.com ✉ Knit support: support@kutovakika.comJune vlog: Im Writing A KNITTING BOOK! & Three Months w/ the BabyKutovakika2024-07-02 | 🚀 The first 40 subscribers using the coupon code "KUTOVAKIKA" will receive a 30% discount on their first year of subscription. Visit my link to claim your offer akiflow.com/Kutovakika.
June vlog: I'm Writing A KNITTING BOOK! & Three Months w/ the Baby Hello and welcome to a vlog where I share what's been going on in June as we travel to Portugal with the baby for the first time, and I share some huge news - I'm writing another knitting book! ⚡️ I'm so excited to finally be able to share more about this project that I've been working on behind the scenes for months already. The knitting book will be published later this year (2024).
Three months with the baby has gone by so fast! It's been quite intense as you can imagine, and my emotions have been all over the place as I try to adapt to this new lifestyle and role as a Mom.
Hope you enjoy this video, thank you for watching 💕
Kika
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PANIC KNITTING BEFORE THE BABY ARRIVES & Packing My Hospital Bag Hello and welcome to follow along in this vlog where I pack my hospital bag ready for the time the baby comes! ...and of course, the most important question is: what knit project to bring? 🤣
In the video I also cast on new projects and share what I've got on my needles now, and let's be honest, I think we can all agree that there's some panic knitting in the air in this one haha!
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FEBRUARY VLOG: Visiting Crafter's Heaven in Tallinn & What I'm Knitting Now Hello and welcome to another vlog where i take you along to Tallinn, Estonia to a place called Karnaluks which is absolute crafter's and DIY heaven! I'll also show you what I'm currently knitting and sharing some thoughts and emotional rollercoaster days of being alomst 9 months pregnant 😅
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Oops.. I Knitted a Cardigan In a Week / 8 Months Pregnant January Vlog
Hello and welcome to another vlog where I "accidentally" knit a cardigan in just a week 🤣 This wasn't meant to be a knit challenge video, but I somehow managed to almost finish a full cardigan in just a week! Watch to see how it turned out and follow along my week.
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Hello and welcome to the Pride & Pearls Cardigan Knitting Tutorial where I'll show you how to knit this beautiful cardigan. WIth this video as a guide you'll be able to confidently complete this knitting project, I recommend that you have the pattern with you as you watch the video as it will make more sense :) Or, you can watch this video first to see all the steps and techniques used in this pattern and then decide if this is a prokect you're feeling up to, I know you can do it :))
Use the chapter features below to see a specific technique or section 👇
4:03 WORKFLOW
6:02 YARN
7:20 UPPER BACK 9:17 K1 tbl = knit one through the back loop 10:13 P1 tbl = purl one through the back loop 11:30 M1L = make one left 12:00 5 sts bobble 14:57 M1R = make one right 15:25 M1Lp = make one left purl 16:11 m1Rp = make one right purl
16:30 CABLES 16:53 1/2 RC = right cross cable 18:39 1/2 LC = left cross cable
35:10 FRONT EDGE PLACKETS 36:58 Italian Cast-On method 39:22 sl1 wyif = slip one with yarn in front 39:54 k2tog-tbl = knit two togetehr through back loops
41:16 COLLAR 42:06 Attching snap buttons
42:20 I-CORD TIE WAIST STRAP
47:02 FINAL WORDS
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Hello and welcome to the Wishbone Sweater Knitting Tutorial where I'll show you how to knit this cable knit sweater and add some shaping using German Short Rows.
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Hello and welcome to a cosy little knit & chat video where I'll show you everything I've knitted lately. Hope you've enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching!
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✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.com ✉ Knit support: support@kutovakika.comWe Find Out The Gender of The Baby & Lots Of Knitting (Vlog)Kutovakika2023-11-18 | 6 Months Pregnant & We Find Out The Gender Of The Baby!! :) Hello and welcome to a vlog from weeks 20-22 of being pregnant. We have our second ultra scan, I'm working on lots of new knitting projects and trying to wrap my head around the fact that there's a new person that's going to enter our lives soon.
I hope you enjoyed this vlog, thank you so much for watching :)
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Hello and welcome to the Cinema Sweater Knitting Tutorial where I'll show you how to knit this simple top down sweater and add some shaping using German Short Rows.
Use the chapter features below 👇
2:13 Note about Body length 2:33 Note about Sleeves length 4:19 Note about the Neckline 4:49 Workflow
6:12 YARN
6:47 COLLAR 7:02 Backwards-Loop Cast on Method
9:26 YOKE 11:54 German Short Rows 12:15 M1R = make one right 13:02 M1L =make one left 14:38 DS = make double stitch (on the WS) 16:25 M1Lp= = make one left purl 17:12 M1Rp = make one right purl 18:42 DS = make double stitch (on the RS)
NOTE! There's a mistake in the video caption text for the decrease round, it should say "k to last 3 sts" (instead of k to last 2 sts). Instructions in the pattern are correct ✏️
33:24 ITALIAN BIND-OFF METHOD
40:08 Final result and last words
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🍂 Autumn Vlog: Pregnancy Journey & New Cable Knit Project Hello and welcome to a vlog I filmed during the last 4 weeks where I go though the journey of being pregnant weeks 16-19 :) Also, I've cast on anew cable knit project that I can't wait to finish!
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This video was sponsored by Proven SkincareHOW TO READ A KNIT PATTERN & Common Knit Abbreviations ExplainedKutovakika2023-10-08 | HOW TO READ A KNIT PATTERN & Common Knit Abbreviations Explained Hello and welcome to a video where we'll go through eveything you need to know on how to read and follow a knit pattern. Let's be honest, a knitting pattern can look like a cryptic foreign language, and might put you off the whole knitting game, well, in this video I'm hoping to be able to change that! :)
Here's what we'll cover in this video to give you all the knowledge and tools you need to get started on your dream knit project, plus in the end I'll show you all the most common abbreviations used in a knit pattern :)
CHAPTERS 2:05 Introduction 2:48 My experience & history with knit writing (and following) patterns
4:12 PART 1: WHAT YOU NEEED TO KNOW ABOUT KNIT PATTERNS 4:21 How to choose a knit pattern? 6:03 How to find good knit patterns? 10:20 Yarn 12:34 Gauge (=knitting tension) 13:36 Needle size 14:47 How to choose your size: garment sizing and measurements 16:35 Measuring your bust 17:52 Pattern workflow 19:35 Why most knit patterns are very matter of fact and dry
21:45 PART 2: THE MOST COMMON KNIT ABBREVIATIONS EXPLAINED 21:54 CO = cast on 22:34 St(s) = stitch(es) 22:52 k= knit 23:10 p = purl 23:32 tbl(s) = through back loop(s)
24:02 St st= Stockinette stitch 24:26 RS = right side 25:04 WS = wrong side 25:22 Rnd(s) = Round(s)
USING MARKERS 26:04 M or m= marker 26:09 BOR = beginning of round 26:37 PM = place marker 26:48 SM= slip marker 27:02 RM = remove marker
COMON DECREASES 27:15 k2tog = knit two together 27:38 ssk = slip, slip, knit 28:39 Using decreases to knit lace
COMMON INCREASES 29:02 Example of raglan seam with increases 29:29 M1R = make one right 30:23 M1L = make one left 31:10 Yo= yarn over
CHARTS 32:17 How to read knitting charts
34:08 Example: how to read the knit pattern instructions 35:20 *-* = repeat what is between *-*
35:30 FINAL WORDS
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Welcome to this full step-by-step knitting tutorial for the Darling Cardigan 🧶 In this video I'm showing you step-by-step how to knit the Darling Cardigan, and how to work the double knitted front edge plackets and butoonholes.
43:15 Picking up stitches for the front edge placket 45:47 Placing markers for the buttonhole version 47:40 Italian Cast-On method 51:10 Double knitted front edges
54:04 HOW TO WORK THE BUTTONHOLES
59:40 Italian Bind-Off method for the Front Edge Placket 1:05:51 Attaching the buttons
1:07:24 FINISHING / Blocking your cardigan
1:09:02 Final result and last words
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Links to the yarns stores we visited: SOMMERFUGLEN https://sommerfuglen.dk/shop/ ULDSTEDET https://uldstedet.dk/
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Thank you so much Finnair for sponsoring our trip ✈️
Links to the yarns stores we visited: BRUUN STRIK bruunstrik.com TANT GROEN https://www.tantegroen.dk/ KNITTING FOR OLIVE knittingforolive.com
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Some of the projects shown in the video I have knit pattern for already, and some are coming up this Fall :)
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Welcome to this full step-by-step lace knitting tutorial of the Love Letter Top 💌 In this video I'm showing you every stitch you need to know to knit the Love Letter Top, or, if you're curious about how to knit lace, this video will show you exactly how.
Use the chapter features below 👇 2:48 1.YARN SUGGESTIONS 4:52 2.GAUGE 7:29 3.WORKFLOW
9:12 4.UPPER BACK 12:01 Chart A1 14:33 Yo= Yarn over 15:23 Slip 1, k2tog, pull slipped stitch over k2tog
21:18 Chart A2 22:25 M1L = make one left 24:25 K2tog = knit two together 25:08 Ssk = slip, slip, knit 27:24 M1R = make one right 28:52 Ssp = slip, slip, purl 30:20 P2tog = purl two together
32:47 Chart A3 34:06 M1Lp= make one left purl 35:57 M1Rp = make one right purl 37:22 Twisted stitch on WS (RS: K1tbl = knit one through back loop, WS: purl through back loop) 39:57 Twisted stitch on RS (RS: K1tbl = knit one through back loop, WS: purl through back loop) 42:54 Bobble
47:55 5.THE UPPER FRONT 48:10 THE LEFT FRONT 50:21 Chart B1
52:00 THE RIGHT FRONT 52:48 Chart B2
52:51 6. JOINING THE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER FRONT
54:55 7. THE BODY 57:10 Chart C 58:56 Special symbol: Increase 1 to 5 sts 01:00:33 P tbl = purl through back loop
01:01:33 8. I-CORD BINF ODD EDGES & FINISHING
01:09:51 Final result and tips
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Yarn used for the cardigan: Borstet Alpca from Sandnes Garn
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SAILOR SWIFT TOP KNIT TUTORIAL WITH I-CORD EDGES Hello and welcome to this tutorial! In this video I'll show all the steps and techniques you need to know to knit yourself this striped Summer top. Pattern here: ravelry.com/patterns/library/sailor-swift-top
The Sailor Swift Top is a simple tank top with a slight racerback shape that gives it a contemporary look and a slight cool-girl vibe. The classic striped pattern together with the delicate i-cord edges around the neckline and armholes makes this a true wardrobe favorite that you’re going to want to wear (and knit) again and again.
The top is worked top down in Stockinette stitch, so you can adjust the length to suit your body. First the back is worked back and forth, then stitches are picked up for both fronts and then all stitches are joined in the round to work the body. Lastly stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes for an i-cord bind off edge.
Use the CHAPTERS feature below for a specific section or technique:
Hello and welcome to another knitting challenge! In this video I set out on an epic scrap yarn project - knitting a full length dress in just 12 (!?!) days.
Follow along behind the scenes where I struggle with color choices, dress length issues and all the ins and outs of designing my first ever Summer dress.
I hope you'll enjoy this vlog style video, happy knitting!
Thank you so much for watching!
XX Kika
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MY TOP 10 HANDMADE KNITS FROM THE PAST 12 MONTHS Hello and welcome to this video where I'll show you my top 10 favorite knitted projects that I've made in the past 12 months.
Here's a list of all the projects mentioned in the video with their links :)
✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.com ✉ Knit support: support@kutovakika.comTokyo & Seoul Yarn Shopping + My Current Knit & Crochet ProjectsKutovakika2023-05-08 | Tokyo & Seoul Yarn Shopping + My Current Knit & Crochet Projects Hello and welcome to follow along as I visit some lovely yarn shops in Tokyo and Seoul. I'm also sharing what trends I saw over there and what knit and crochet projects I'm currently working on, and planning for the Summer.
I hope you enjoy this little chat and get inspired to pick up your crochet hook or knitting needles, thank you so much for watching!
SALTY DAYS SWEATER TUTORIAL (Top Down with Dropped Shoulder) Welcome to this full step-by-step tutorial for the Salty Days Sweater. I'm so excited to share this video with you where I'll take you through everything you need to know in order to knit your own Salty Days sweater (even if you're quite new to knitting!).
Below you'll find all the things covered in the video, use the chapters feature to re-watch or go straight to what you're looking for:
0:27 Story of the Salty Days Sweater Pattern 1:22 Pattern construction 1:37 Difficulty level of the Salty Days Sweater 3:21 Choosing yarn (DK/ Worsted weight) 5:27 Some Tips Before We Begin
7:39 THE BACK YOKE 8:21 Backwards Loop Cast-On Method 10:03 Set Up Row 1 (RS) 11:01 Set Up Row 2 (WS) 11:23 Working the back yoke increases 11:54 M1Lp = Make 1 Left purl stitch 13:21 M1Rp = Make 1 Righ purl stitch 14:23 M1L = Make 1 Left 15:11 M1R = Make 1 Right
16:40 HOW TO WORK THE EYELET SECTION 18:13 *K2tog, yo* Row 4 Explained 18:33 K2tog = knit 2 stitches together 18:49 Yo= yarn over
20:49 WORKING CHART A 21:57 Ssk = Slip, slip knit 23:21 Sl1k2tog = slip 1 knit 2 together 24:50 Back Yoke complete
25:18 THE LEFT FRONT 25:39 Picking Up Stitches From the Left Edge
27:47 THE RIGHT FRONT 27:53 Picking Up Stitches From the Right Edge
29:27 JOINING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT
32:01 WORKING THE BODY IN THE ROUND 33:21 Casting on new stitches for the underarm
35:43 WORKING CHART B 36:40 2/3 LC = left cross cable 37:38 2/3 RC = right cross cable
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PART 3: How To Block Your Handmade Knits & Sleeve Tutorial
In this video I'll show you how to work the sleeves of the Artic Light Sweater and a step-by-step tutorial with tips on how to block your finished project. I'll also show you how to use the Magic Loop Technique that allows you to work small circumference with a long circular needle.
Here is a list of chapters in the video: 1:52 Giveaway details 4:38 Overview of video content 7:23 Working the sleeves 8:08 Magic Loop Technique tutorial 8:45 How to pick up sts from the underarm for the sleevs 13:12 How to work the sleeve decreases 16:19 Sleeve cuffs 19:52 How to block your finished project 28:43 Final result
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✧ My courses: kutovakikacourses.teachable.com/p/kutova-kika-courses ✧ My homepage: kutovakika.com ✉ Contact (business inquiries): kika@kutovakika.comA Week In My Life As a Knit Designer & YouTuberKutovakika2023-03-17 | Welcome to follow along a week in my life as a full time knit designer and YouTuber. In this vlog I take you along behind the scenes into my week between filled with lots of knitting, showing you my new office in the city, how I film my YouTube videos and of course lots of cuddles with the cats :)
In this video I'm wearing a lot of my knitwear designs, below you'll find links to all of them in my Ravelry store 👇
Hello and welcome to a knitting vlog where I take you along the journey of desiging and knitting a colorwork swetaer from start to finish with a little twist :)
I've had this very specific idea that I've wanted to try out on a colorwork sweater, and in this video this idea finally came to life.
We visited the legendary Stephen & Penelope yarn shop stephenandpenelope.com while we were on our way home to Finland from Portugal, and I picked up the perfect yarns for this project.
I hope you'll enjoy following along this design and knit journey, thank you so much for watching :)
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PART 2: How To Knit The Arctic Light Sweater: Separating Sleeves & Body, Italian Bind Off
In this video I'll show you how to separate the body and sleeves, how to work the body and hem and finally how to bind off stitches using thre Italian Bind Off method.
Here is a list of chpaters in the video:
0:08 Introduction to Knit Along 1:38 Join the Ravelry KAL chat group (ravelry.com/groups/arctic-light-sweater-kal) 3:12 Separating the Body & Sleeves 7:46 Casting on stitches for the underarm with the Backward Loop method 11:23 Round 1 of Body section 14:14 Measuring the Body & Hem 15:48 Binding off using the Italian Bind Off Method
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PART 1: How To knit The Arctic Light Sweater: Cables, Neckline and Yoke
In this video I'll show you how to do all the cables of the Arctic Light Sweater, how to choose the yarn for the project, how to get started wiht the neckline and also how to work the yoke of the project.
Here is a list of chapters in the video:
2:19 Introduction to the pattern 2:42 What yarn to choose 6:23 Casting on stitches for the neckline 7:24 Joining in the round and placing the BORm 8:01 *k1tbl, p1*- twisted rib 9:05 Starting the Yoke section 10:25 Placing the raglan seam markers 11:53 Working Round 1 of the Yoke 13:28 Workign increases for the raglan shaping 13:57 M1L (make 1 left) 15:07 M1R (make 1 right)
Chart B 15:58 Chart B 16:22 3 stitch pass over and yarn over
✧ Music: http://share.epidemicsound.com/kutovakika ✧ My courses: kutovakikacourses.teachable.com/p/kutova-kika-courses ✧ My homepage: kutovakika.com ✉ Contact (business inquiries): kika@kutovakika.comDesigning and Knitting A Triangle Scarf for the First TimeKutovakika2023-01-26 | Designing and Knitting A Triangle Scarf for the First Time Hello and welcome to a knitting vlog where I try to design and knit my first ever triangle scarf / bandana, let's just say: the road to success wasn't exactly s traightforward one! In this I share the insights and lessons I learned while I tried to design a triangle scarf, as well as some of the mistakes I did.
I hope you'll enjoy this little knit design vlog :)
✉ Contact: kika@kutovakika.comI Wrote My First Ever Knit Pattern Book - Heres What I LearnedKutovakika2022-12-15 | The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/kutovakika12221
📚10 Pro Tips To Design Your Own Knits In this video I'm sharing the full process of making my first ever knit pattern book "Knit this!", which was a huge project, it took me almost a year to complete! I'm so proud of the final result, and in the process I learned so much about being a knitwear designer.
In this video share the background behind this project, what I learned about knitwear design and making patterns, while also sharing what I learned and what I would do differently if i'd do it all again :)
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you'll enjoy this behind the scenes glimpse of my exprience of making my first ever knit pattern book.
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✨ 10 Pro Knitting Tips: How To Design Your Own Knits ✨ In this video I'm sharing some of my pro tips when it comes to designing your and making your own knits. I've been designing and making my own knitwear since I was a teenager, and last year when I was working on my book I learned so many new valuable lessons, in this video I'm sharing some of my pro tips to help you design your own or alter an exisiting pattern.
Chapters 2:40 Seeking design inspiration Design Tips 5:48 Tip 1: Use an existing garment as a starting point 9:32 Tip 2: Divide your circular yoke into sections 11:11 Tip 3: Decide and choose your design key elements 14:04 Tip 4: Try your projects on a lot while creating them 16:32 Tip 5: Make the yoke first, then pick up stitches for the collar when you're unsure 17:57 Tip 6: Be mindful about the construction you choose 19:12 Tip 7: Choosing a yarn that will fit your idea Some HandyTools 20:24 Tip 8: Stitch holder - safety pin style 20:55 Tip 9: Row counter 21:35 Tip 10: Knitting needle gauge
Thank you so much for watching!
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✧ Music: http://share.epidemicsound.com/kutovakika ✧ My courses: kutovakikacourses.teachable.com/p/kutova-kika-courses ✧ My homepage: kutovakika.com ✉ Contact (business inquiries): kika@kutovakika.comVisiting Barcelona Knits Festival & We Are Knitters Store in MadridKutovakika2022-11-24 | ✨Visiting Barcelona Knits Festival & We Are Knitters Store in Madrid ✨ Hello and welcome to a knitting vlog where I take you along as I visit an epic yarn shop in Madrid, a knitting festival in Barcelona and my favorite yarn shop in Stckholm. This video is filled with so much yarn candy and hopefully inspiration for your knitting projects!
Thank you so much for watching, I hope you'll enjoy this knitting vlog!
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♡ WISHBONE SWEATER (pattern coming soon!) Double Sunday by Sandnes Garn in color Almond together with Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Cream
♡ PINK CHUNKY SWEATER (pattern coming soon!) We Are Knitters (WAK) Baby Alpaca in color Salmon together with La Bien Aimée Kumo and Knitting For Olive Soft Silk Mohair in color Cream
NEW DREAM HOUSE TOUR - We Bought a 1950's wooden villa Hello and welcome to a full house tour of our new home! I still can't believe this is where I live, especially since I've always been more of a city girl and now I live in a big old wooden house 30 min drive away from the Helsinki center.
In this video I wanted to show you around our new beautiful house, and hopefully I can give you an updated tour maybe in a year from now when we've got more furniture XD
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💌 Contact (business inquiries): kika@kutovakika.comEverything I Knitted For My Book Knit this!Kutovakika2022-10-03 | The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/kutovakika09221
In this video I'll show you *all* the things I knitted for my first ever knit pattern book. I've been waiting so long to finally be able to share all the things I've worked on for the past year ☺️
The book includes: 10 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 4 beanies, 2 pairs of mittens, 2 pairs of socks and 1 scarf pattern.
For full pattern previews including sizing, yarn and gauge, visit my homepage kutovakika.com
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