I Wrote My First Ever Knit Pattern Book - Here's What I Learned

[@Kutovakika]

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[@GeordsYouTube]

I was inspired by your videos to try knitting, not something I expected would happen being a 43 year old man. I have watched your learn to knit videos and I am sticking to practising the basics with aiming to knit a jumper within a year maybe

[@Kutovakika]

Wow that sounds fantastic ☺️☺️

[@aquinnahsun]

43? Try 64! That was how old I was when I learned to knit. I was about to be a first-time grandmother, I was retired, and I figured it was time to learn a craft. Baby sweaters? Why not? This was about the time when it seemed that so many young adults, male and female, were taking up knitting. It’s great to see knitting becoming so exciting for people of all ages and walks of life. I’ve enjoyed Kika’s delightful videos and can see why she inspired you to get started. I waited too long to try my first adult sweater, and it was silly of me. I could have done it in the first year. Go for it!

[@MidtWinterRose]

How is it going? :)

[@karind.6103]

I love that knitting is for everyone, when I was 3 years old I saw a woman knitting something and I just was so amazed that I dreamed to be like her but noone on my family knitted, but last year finally I started knitting by learning here in youtube and one day if I have kids I'll knit for them too ❤

[@kaymack5304]

Your podcast is a joy to watch with your kind, friendly personality. Wishing you great success! Beautiful work.

[@Kutovakika]

Thank you so much!

[@1karenoliver]

I bought your book as soon as it was released - I live in the Uk and the shipping costs were almost the same price as the book itself!! I'm so glad I bought it though, the patterns are gorgeous and I'm currently knitting the Stay Up Till Dawn sweater for my pregnant daughter, which is a lovely pattern and fairly easy to follow. I'm already half way through it and I only cast on 3 days ago. Thank you for creating this lovely book 🧶💗

[@angelawesneski5029]

Thank you for talking about why this project made sense for you to take up. I really appreciated hearing you talk about how a longer-term project was something you really wanted. I think that's a great reason to write a book, and I'm so excited to knit some of the patterns you created!

[@sehrishkhalid126]

I am so in love with hand knitted sweaters

[@NewstromJulianna]

Thanks for the really interesting video! Your book came out just in time for my daughter’s birthday. She loves it! She lives in Norway and I live in Minnesota, so I had the dilemma of very high shipping costs for gifts from home. Then I remembered your book! Great gift and more much more reasonable shipping. Thank you so much! 🧶😊❤

[@travelcrafter7019]

Congratulations to you, Kika 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I was trying to order the actual book, & yes, the shipping costs more than the price of the book itself 😮. Hoping to somehow get the book in the future, maybe in 1 of my trips to Europe in 2023. You’re an inspiration, & thanks for sharing all your stories that make me want to follow you more on social media. Keep up on all what you do.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

Ooooh! Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us! I write crochet/knit toy patterns and I also find it hard to sit and write the pattern. I just want to make all the things and have fun!! I'm also learning more and more about pattern writing, it's definitely a skill all it's own! Thank you for sharing! I love everything you do! 🧶💖🧦🧤🧣🧵🪡

[@sheilasmidt427]

I bought your book and immediately cast on the fisherman’s knit cardigan. I have spent many hours trying to duplicate your perfection ripping it back to the ribbing three times. Will you consider doing a video of how to pick up after ripping back? I don’t want to admit defeat, I absolutely love that sweater.

[@annaneel889]

I have ordered the book about 5 weeks ago and have not yet received it. I love your videos and excitement about knitting.

[@anzaforbes8819]

I love this knitting book!! I’ve made the Quiet Delight Beanie so far and I can’t wait to start on one of the sweaters. You are one of my fav knitters Kika 🧡. Can’t wait for the second book teehee 😁

[@jacquiprocter6042]

I was just thinking about you as I’m on holiday and I’ve finished knitting a Christmas Stocking and thought that I couldn’t block it until I got back home. I then remembered you blocking your knitting whilst on holiday so I’ve just soaked it in hair conditioner and it’s lying in the sun drying. I can’t wait to read your new book, my children have bought it for me as a Christmas present.

[@BlijVrouw]

Your taste in colour, texture, and form is impeccable and so fun! Your book is the first ever modern pattern book I've owned. When people asked me what I wanted for Christmas, the answer was your book. My brother ordered it for me. So excited. He's getting a few knits in return. ❤️

[@Linda-zf8vs]

I went to buy your book. The shipping costs more than the book. I love the patterns and want to support your efforts, but I'll wait until you get an US distributor. Thanks for your delightful videos.

[@maryannmola2289]

I'm making the Honey cardigan from your book . Nice easy to understand pattern. I also finished a couple of hats.. Thanks for a great book

[@kayleebarnes8223]

I just got your book - so excited !! I love your sweaters. Can't wait to go through it - nice glass of tea and your book on the back patio....nothing better.

[@thealligator1992]

I LOVE your design so I purchased your ebook! Definitely just as I expected :) I do find the projects are more for intermediate/advanced knitter though, as I still kinda struggle reading the pattern as a beginner. But can't wait to one day finish knitting all the design in the book! :)

[@elizabeth4053]

Hello Sunny Bunny. And Kika 👋🏻 wondering if the patterns in the eBook version can be loaded into the knit companion app for iOS? I really want to try out her patterns - they’re lovely. TIA 💕🙋🏻‍♀️🏔️🧶

[@Tania-fd6nx]

Поздравляю Кика! Книга - это здорово! Всех благ Вам и удачи. Берегите себя и пусть все Ваши желания исполняются.

[@logikgirl12]

I bought your book this week here in Canada through my local yarn store 🥺 It's my first knitting-related book and I'm really excited I learned knitting on KZbin in October and I found your KZbin channel I love your aesthetic and I bought your book because your KZbin channel shows your aesthetic, it's so special everything you make is feminine glowy and your personality is very endearing 😇✨ I hope to be able to make most of the sweaters 😁✨

[@annanesting9848]

I cannot wait for my kids to be in bed to watch this religously! I love your work and style and content. To be honest I m dreaming of making a book as well with so great patterns ❤️📖❄️

[@TurnbullsThreads]

Thanks for being my companion while I was finishing my Swedish weaving afghan!

[@Jragoonx]

Just finished your 'Maybe Forever' sweater and I'm in love!

[@ChakrasJourneyVlog]

I am a new subscriber from Canada and just got back into knitting 🧶 I am knitting your Sunday brunch sweater and Chunky bénie now and going to order you book soon. I think I want to knitt all 21 patterns 😅I will keep you posted hehehe been knitting while watching your Videos over and over. Your just so amazing

[@kedaninna]

Just placed my order yesterday, and eagerly waiting for your second book!

[@tulpenballerina]

I bought the e-book a while ago and I would love to have the actual book in my hands because it is as you said a tactile thing as well. I never was a e-book or kindle reader, with books I´m old school. BUT I saw that the book itself is now 32 €. I think in August it was € 24? The shipping costs to Austria are the same as before. I´m waiting...😗🎶 in the meantime I am enjoying the e-book. Love your photos and your designs. I will start to knit the first of the sweaters in your book soon. It won´t be my first sweater but my first Kika-Sweater 👕🧶💛and I am looking forward to it so much!

[@MelanieVarner-tc6in]

Your videos are so exciting and inspiring! In 2018 I published my first book and I can relate to all of the stories you spoke of in your video. I also illustrated the artwork for my book. It is amazing how much I learned from the experience. Listening to you tell of your experiences as you prepared for publishing brought back so many memories for me also. I watch your videos often to be inspired as I knit and crochet. The time passes by so quickly. I’d like to send you one of my books if you would like? Please let me know where I may send it. Thank you for your energy and enthusiasm!

[@kimsharpe9504]

Your wedding dress is over the top! Absolutely stunning. And your book is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

[@karengorman8388]

I enjoy being inspired and learning from your videos. My husband saw my joy and ordered your pattern book for my birthday. I was so very excited. However, I write this as a caution to others ordering. Even though he specified English print,I he received a pattern book written in Finnish. I enjoy challenges in knitting, but knitting in another language would be a real challenge. I hope he can get it exchanged as I was really excited to start the New year knitting the Honey cardigan. KEEP MAKING VIDEOS!

[@mariadelgado8365]

Hello! I look for your book in Amazon and is not there yet. Are you going to do videos for 2023? I enjoy your enthusiasm. I was stocked with a cardigan and, when I saw you I started to knit again. I finished it today. Thank you!

[@-kutovakika]

Thanks for watching and commenting✨Congratulations 🎉🎁you have been selected among my draw * 👆winners should respond to me on telegram👆

[@crisalves3661]

I bought your book in a knitting festival on the Netherlands. I have tried before to order it but was very expensive to get it in Germany. Still didn't did any design but this year I will do. Congratulations for the nice work. I was happy to know the photos were taken in Portugal ❤️

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Congratulations with your Book Kika Your knitting is absolutely gorgeous / Stunning. Your designs are breathtaking 💕.

[@marthasmusings5133]

Hey Kika, I stumbled upon your channel through your Barcelona vlog. I'm not a knitter, but I've been binge watching your vlogs because you just have such a beautiful, radiant personality! Keep up the good work and sending you good vibes for 2023! xoxo

[@aplpi16]

I bought your book two weeks ago! I love it! I can't wait to get started🤓

[@Kutovakika]

Yay! Thank you! 😀

[@trudydelich2920]

Are you in the US? I have been trying to find out the translation to US dollars and what the "c" is. Thought I'd ask someone who had successfully ordered if they are in the USA. Thank you

[@aplpi16]

@@trudydelich2920 my mom ordered it for me for Christmas, so I'm not sure! Sorry! Good luck!

[@andreea6347]

Hello and congratulations for your book! I bought already the e-book version, because i couldn't wait and because of the long time of the mail expedition in these days so full of orders. But I think I will buy the printed version someday, because your book is a true beauty! The patterns are wonderful and with excellent explanations and the photos and the stories are also wonderful! The entire book is, like you, full of joy and style and grace! I wish you to have the same sparkling inspiration and energy in the new year! You bring us so much joy and fan with every new post! I admired your splendid wedding gown and the episode with your new home and I wish you all the best and happiness! You are so special, so friendly and talented person and your work and your videos are great! Thank you for all your work and talent that you share with us! I wish you a wonderful year with all my heart! 😊😍🤗

[@Bellablizz]

I bought the e-book version of your book and I just love it. I've already4 WIPs on my needels. Huge fan of the stay up til dawn sweater. 🥰 Thank you so much for sharing all these pattern with us. I'm actually a long time crocheter but your videos got me into knitting. Since I'm a very adventurous beginner, I had to start with a sweater and I am so happy with the more simple pattern and cant't wait to knit the more advanced sweaters.

[@LeonaSnoeren]

Today I orderd your book, can't wait to start knitting some of your designs. Love your video's. 👌

[@gladismendez6596]

Love yours videos inspired me to continue knitting... thank you Kika and please share more with us 😉😀😀👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Morticia147]

Even the style you are knitting is very different from what I wear, I have your book on my wishlist, just because I like you and want support you. Your videos are so beautyful to watch and so relaxing and cosy, I've already binged your channel content whilst knitting my 1890s inspired sweater....

[@sadlittlebirdie]

You inspired me to start knitting again! I think I spent 2 weeks binge watching all of your videos before I got yarn and needles. I asked for the PDF version of your book for Christmas (Shipping was more than the book) and I'm so thrilled!

[@crochetcreativity]

WOW, that's amazing. You put a really hard effort in this book😍.It is definitely not easy to make all these patterns within that short time in addition to formatting and writing them in a book. You are absolutely creative.😍.Thank you so much for sharing this hard and interesting journey with us! 😘😘😘

[@WhiteLotusOm]

I ordered your beautiful book and it’s on its way to me this week….can’t wait to make a pot of tea and sit down to look through it all…..Thank you! 🌸

[@donnaortolan609]

Just bought your book. It is beautiful! I love your channel and have been trying to watch all the episodes to catch up! Take care from Canada xo

[@sarabarentine8310]

Thank you for giving such insight. As an entrepreneur myself and building a business, I can completely relate to what you are experiencing. I hope to get your book soon and start making some more items for myself. I don't make many things for myself and your sweaters are much more what I like. ❤❤

[@karissalundie3477]

Thank you for making this book! I found your channel when you made your wedding dress and was so inspired to start knitting more! Then when you announced the book, I immediately asked for it for Christmas from my parents, and it arrived before my birthday in October so I was able to get it sooner! (this is the first knitting book I have ever had because I normally just make it up as I go, but I have loved the challenge!) My goal this holiday was to make everything as gifts (or at least have the majority of my gifts be hand made) and I have been using this entire book! The lighthouse beanie was a hit! A few family members asked me to make that one for them specifically - and I even tried one where I used a synthetic crushed velvet for the inner beanie (Which was the best idea ever because it becomes more of a fluffy 'lined' hat, which will be great for our Canadian winters! I don't normally comment on videos, but I had to say thank you so much for relighting my passion for knitting, and providing this amazing book! I can't wait to learn how to do a brioche stitch, and how to make lace!

[@elizabethreese3575]

I just opened my copy as an early Christmas present from my husband! Best present ever and it is stunning!!! So excited to get working on these projects in the new year!

[@pluthox]

My copy of your book arrived yesterday:)) my christmas present for myself (I live in Germany). Now the most tricky part for me will be to get the right yarn substitute for the projects. I think I'll start with a beanie for my daughter!

[@annika2437]

Hope you make one more book. You have so many beautiful patterns

[@Sharon-ov6ft]

Congratulations Kika, on your Beautiful Book! What an accomplishment! Love your lovely projects and the colors you used, so soft and cozy looking. I've watched your wedding dress video and others and have enjoyed them so much! You are so enthusiastic and happy in your videos, it makes me smile. Keep designing more beautiful things!🦋🧶Your Cat is so Beautiful!🐈

[@michelledawson9646]

WHEW! I just bought your book and the shipping was more than the actual book (USA)!! I had to have it though because I just love your spirit and style so much! :) PS I've never knitted anything before but found your channel and I'm determined to learn. Also, just purchased your Sunday Brunch sweater pattern. I'm going to start with that one. Keep being you! XOXOXO

[@iliketoknit]

I love your book ❤ every pattern is stunning and unique. I’ve done three of the patterns so far and I am excited to keep working through it. I’ve purchased many knitting books and I especially love the size of your book! It is so much easier to throw in my backpack or move around my apartment while I’m knitting 🧶

[@Kutovakika]

Wonderful, that’s exactly what I hoped for 😀

[@GilmarGirl]

I was going to order the physical copy of the book but I just can't justify paying shipping that's more than the cost of the book itself. :( I hope to get my hands on it eventually though! At the very least, I'll probably get patterns from you on Ravelry. You have some beautiful sweater designs I would love to make one day!

[@kittyrhyder]

Congratulations on your book .............I saw the video of your journey with your wedding dress and have recently found you again and subscribed and I just adore your patterns........Very talented you are (Yoda I sound like....lol) Look forward to continuing watching your journey and I love your bright bubbly personality. The video that you challenged yourself to knit a jumper in 24 hours was brilliant and love the result which you are wearing today ......... Happy New Year and may 2023 see your continued success. Much love from Down Under xox

[@tishshaefer9980]

My son and daughter in law sent me your book for birthday/Christmas. It's beautiful!! Can't wait to get started on patterns. Congratulations!

[@yasminebenamrane2923]

Hello there! I started knitting 1 year ago and discovered your Chanel a couple months ago. I live in France. I love your energy and the way you talk about knitting and your designs. I bought the pdf version of your book and I m currently working on my second lighthouse bennie! Hope to be able to cast on the maybe forever sweater soon. The pdf version is not as wonderfull as having a Real book in your hand but it s so usefull to be able to knit your designs if you can t afford the shipping cost! I hope to be able to have the Real version of your book soon so I can go through it by night in my bed with a cup of tea! Thank you also for showing the process of creating a design in a lot of your videos. As a young knitter I was desperate to undo my work when I did a mistake. By watching the number if Times you had to do all other again Parts of your own projects, it completly changed my point of view ! A long message to say thank you! :-)

[@delisaoutside]

Thank you for sharing this. It reflects so much of what I’ve felt in my own pattern design and writing experience.

[@SparklyOne]

You are such an inspiration to me! I just love watching your videos and seeing all the beautiful things you create 🥰🧶 I’ve only been knitting for 3 years and I’m obsessed!

[@vanessaheijblombynessynl]

I bought your book and I love it! I can't wait to start knitting all your beautiful designs.

[@J.e.m85]

As soon as I saw the book was released I jumped to purchase the ebook version and cant wait to start knitting the Lighthouse beanie!

[@faygiefellig9983]

i loooooove you and your channel. you're beautiful inside and out and you make me happy to be the knitter that i am. definitely buying your book. bravo!

[@nadinepickering3240]

Congratulations @Kutovakika! you are such an inspiration and it is a pleasure to listen and watch you! May many more doors open for you!!

[@MrMonet111]

Received your book and have enjoyed planning my after Christmas knitting! A very wise decision to make the book size so portable. Well done my knitting sister and best wishes in your future endeavors.

[@EmsIsFab]

I love this video - I like hearing what you learned from writing your first knitting book etc... very inspiring. Sounds like ti was very much a passion project.

[@caronfenstermacher7763]

I bought your book and am knitting your bubblegum sweater. Love your enthusiasm and style!

[@NancyLiedel]

It's stunning. I'm planning to review it in my first podcast. Taping tomorrow. Scary!

[@tracygrundy27]

Big congratulations on your book! I've asked my husband to buy it for me as a Christmas gift and I can't wait to have it and cast on! Good luck in all of your ventures. You deserve it!❤

[@Happinessiscrossstitching]

Loved seeing your designs that you have made for the book, just purchased the ebook, I am sure it is worth every penny!

[@adrenalinjunkie9682]

So excited to actually knit one of the patterns when christmas gift knitting is finally over lol 🙃

[@Bean_Box_Knitting]

Looooved seeing behind the scenes of your gorgeous book and working life.

[@cecilechampagne6603]

I’ll be receiving your book for Xmas, I can’t wait! I’ve been dreaming about the cloud and secret crush sweaters 🥰

[@louise748]

i recently discovered your channel and i fell in love with it ! your aesthetic, your videos, everything is perfect. i ordered your book for christmas and i can't wait to start knitting all those wonderful clothes that you designed (especially because i have never found a knitting book with ''pretty'' clothes in it, they are mostly not trendy at all or just for grandmas lol) hoping it's just the beginning of a amazing journey for you, i'll make sure to purchase all the books you may publish in the future : ) merry christmas and happy new year ! xoxo from France

[@anniscalling]

I've been following you since you were making videos mostly about photography some time back and it's so cool to see you grow and find success in this field now! You knitwear is beautiful and definitely deserves to be shared with the world. Also I really love your genuine vibe, your videos feel very authentic and are so relaxing to watch :)

[@ЕвгенияКузнецова-ы7н]

Hi, Kika! your book is waiting for me as a Christmas gift from my family. I asked them about it.

[@rachelraye285]

Thank you for sharing! I am so excited to cast on a pattern from your book. I am also going to knit your arctic light

[@theMylenne87]

I'm in love with that book so much! I can't decide what to knit first🩷

[@knittingstory.by-5860]

Мои поздравления! Это большой труд! И это очень здорово! Теперь у меея появилась ещё одна мечта!

[@fabienneploiffe7281]

Je suis bien contente pour toi, très jolies pull et autres. Félicitations ❤

[@aminaya227]

I love your videos and I love your designs so much. I bought the ebook right away since I’m in the usa. Then was able to get my hands on the actual book that I really wanted. It’s so so gorgeous and I’m so happy to have it in my hands.

[@kattranova]

It's a beautiful book. My partner bought it for me last month in E-Book Version. I did really want the physical version, but as you mentioned the shipping cost to the UK was double the cost of the book. I'm really pleased you managed to sort all that out. I may treat myself to the physical version at some point as well. I'm having a new circular needle set for Christmas and the yarn to make one of the jumpers from your book. Looking forward to casting it on Christmas Day! 😊

[@deniseseguin3076]

your videos are so relaxing....beautiful scenery...and photos..well done..i don't even knit..

[@nancybeaman5528]

I love your work and very much appreciate your videos. It has inspired me to knit more AND knit more intelligently. I bought your book and 2 of the books you recommended on knitting. I have been able to find an on-line site from which I can buy your recommended yarn--I live in the US and am unable to buy that from any local stores. I'd like to purchase a yarn winder and swift; can you recommend one? Thanks so much!

[@lanwang4449]

Ordered your book as soon as I saw it. Knitted the maybe forever sweater and I just wear it everyday. Love your patterns. I ordered the e book, wish I could get a paper copy, however too expensive to ship to US.

[@namastellamaravilha8513]

Hello lovely Kika, I just wanted to tell you, I've found your channel in early summer 2021, I think? And I've been following along since then. It was also the time I was falling in love with my hobby knitting all over again and turned it into a passion (which might brought me to your channel because I was looking for knitting content to advance my knitting techniques). I always find your content inspiring and aesthetic, plus you're just so authentic that you really are my favorite content creator in the whole world. I'm actually working on a pattern myself atm but I'm so afraid of grading. I would love for you to tell us more about grading for different sizes while writing a pattern. Anyways, sending lots of love and wishing you an amazing holiday season!! :)

[@fionaprentice3375]

Yes love the book just wish that I had access to some of that lovely yarn that you use ❤😊

[@heatherr9201]

❤ the book… you did a great job and I have several projects coming up from it

[@dayinibalqis]

It was an inspiring journey, I hope someday I could feel the success of my own

[@jennyfeuerpeil6785]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge so generously! I just restarted knitting (long-forgotten, half-finished projects) and ordered your book. Graduating from small projects to my first sweater in 2023?

[@sewme1468]

i got the book in the Netherlands from WolVerhalen, an indie yarn dyer who also sells other yarns etc. can recommend!

[@knitted_wolf]

Wow, sinä teit todella hienoa ja kovaa työtä! Minusta sinä olet viileä. Kiitos videostasi.

[@libbybowles]

This was a very interesting and fun video to watch. I discovered your channel right around the time your book came out, and I’ve been wanting to buy it ever since. I finally decided to just go for it! It’s being shipped to California, so I’m sure you know why I have hesitated. I am designing a sweater for myself right now, which is very much inspired by your designs so thanks for that! It’s been fun. 🥰

[@somatonusbewegenmitwohl-fu2167]

Congrats!!! Fantastic. Love the beautiful - well chosen impressions you share. Thanks

[@mycraftingtable]

I got your book as a birthday gift for myself last August and it got delivered on the day of my birthday 🎉

[@dirlenesaray3250]

Congratulations for your book, looks sensational. Seen another ones in the future, creative person you are for sure.👏👏👏

[@kinik888]

I love your designs Kika! Do you think you'll ever do a pattern for the pink sweater that was #3 in your Top 10 Favourite Knits video? I'm in love with that sweater ❤

[@Kutovakika]

Possibly, thank you so much for reminding me 😊

[@Chocolatel0vr]

I absolutely love your style of knitted pieces so I had to buy your book! I really wanted a physical copy because the photography is stunning and following a pattern is always easier for me on print. Unfortunately the shipping cost would be more than the book itself for me, so I bought the e-book instead and printed it out myself! haha

[@smbqil]

Hi Rachel! Did you received it as pdf? Thanks!

[@Chocolatel0vr]

@@smbqil yes! It was a pdf

[@smbqil]

@@Chocolatel0vr thanks! 😊

[@marthasmusings5133]

Hey Kika, how has your new year been so far? Miss your vlogs :)

[@ilsewatkins5357]

Your book is making the round! A lot of coverage by other KZbinrs! Well Done!

[@aditurtle]

I didn’t know there was an e book! Thanks for telling me!

[@lavitaebella27]

It was so cool to learn about your book making process. Wow, it's a lot of work. Congratulations on having the courage to do it, and in general on having the courage to put yourself out there and bring your creativity to us. I asked for the book for Christmas hehe, can't wait to see if it comes!

[@chasingthelook]

Just got to open my copy today as an early Christmas present ❤ Such a beautiful pattern book