HOW TO READ A KNIT PATTERN & Common Knit Abbreviations Explained

[@caroleboudevin-hamard506]

Hi Kika, this video is very instructive and your patterns are really very clear. I can testify that thanks to you and your tutorial video I managed to knit my first ever garment, your Sailor Swift pattern. When I once asked for help on your support mail I got an answer in a couple of days, so definitely I can say that I had a great first knitting experience thanks to you!! And English is not my language , I'm french, proof that you really are a very good teacher! Thanks a lot , I will definitely knit your last Darling cardigan if it's in my abilities! Many thanks from Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean!

[@constancehutchison1358]

Hi Kika. I am currently knitting your Salty Day Sweater. This is a mammoth task for me because I have always knitted bottom up and never top down. Also the English method of knitting for many years. I hever never knitted on circular needles, with 2 skeins of wool nor followed a chart !! It is a labour of love for me. I have had to pull it back and restart a few times, especially if someone calls and interrupts when I am trying to concentrate. Your patterns are so clear and your online tutorials a huge help. I am perservering and am determined to finish it. I bought your recommended yarn which is lovely to work with, but only 2 shops here in France stocked it. Thank you for this tutorial keep producing your lovely patterns.

[@user-kk1yt2ez3h]

I've been a knitter now for many years, and your patterns are some of the best I've seen, and I've seen a lot. I've seen patterns that I would love to knit, but the instructions seem all over the place, which puts me off totally. Thank you for your hard work and for inspiring me to knit with confidence. ❤

[@ImkeEmmelmann]

Thank you for your videos - I just looove them 🥰 They are always very entertaining. Lots of other people on KZbin just sit in front of the camera talking while your videos are always fun with nice music, lots of pretty backgrounds (I almost couldn't concentrate because of that amazing yarn wall in the background 😃) and different video clips while you explain things. Please keep on doing such a great job. It is a pleasure to learn from you and to see your enthusiasm talking about knitting. By the way I liked your "A week in my life as a knitwear designer" video a lot. Maybe you can do that again some time? 🙂 Sending lots of love from Germany, Imke 🙂

[@andreamiller6200]

What a gift this is. I am very comfortable with knitting socks, but am venturing out into sweaters and who better to learn from than who I think of as a superb designer who can really take me the whole way forward. Thank you for this very exciting series! ❤

[@sharonvance9531]

I think the sweater you are wearing in this video is the most beautiful of all your sweaters. Looking forward to buying and knitting this sweater. Thank you so much. From oklahoma city, okkahoma. USA

[@anitaprashar8657]

Yes I have been knitting for a long time but have great difficulty following the patterns! ❤ watching your videos (just recently found your KZbin channel)

[@elenageorgiadou5524]

I love how you explain things so clearly! I recentrly tried knitting for the first time and made your knitted summer tank top, but with straight needles and just one strand of fingering yarn. What I found difficult was how to correct mistakes, so I would love a video from you explaining how to pick up dropped stitches (when knitting or purling), how to pick up dropped stitch that goes all the way to the cast on row, or what to do if it is the edge stitch, how to unravel one or more rows and then get the loops back on the needle, and other such things.

[@neurolotte2406]

Yes! A video about correcting mistakes would be sooo helpful, great suggestion!

[@christinac4693]

Teaching myself how to knit. Not so easy. But this video very helpful. Excited for the next one on more abbreviations and to see how to do the stitch.

[@Sheisme120]

You made it so easy to follow along and understand, especially with the demonstrations that went along with the definitions for each symbol in patterns. Thanks a million for sharing!

[@nnn7886]

Kika you inspired me to start knitting after learning crochet less than 2 years ago. Im making a top right now and its going well! I love your work so much.

[@YarnSmith]

Thank you. I’m a new knitter and found this very informative. Your work is absolutely beautiful ❤

[@unboxedana9964]

This video was really helpful. I’m dyslexic and often I find patterns could definitely be improved when it comes to how they’re written. I would really like to become a test knitter as I think I might be able to offer another perspective that would make the pattern more accessible to people. But videos for patterns are also a big help! I’ve always found your patterns really easy to read ☺️

[@saffronmeadow2469]

I sometimes take the written knitting into a text file from the downloaded pattern. Then i can put line breaks in where it means something to me and separate out sections to be repeated. Then I put it onto a word document and use the hightlight function to emphasise specific bits

[@dominikatimkova164]

I love your videos. I can't finish reading my favorite book because...............I'm watching your videos😂❤👍🙋You are very skilled😌

[@cheryllfarmer2975]

Thank you for this video. Love the cardigan you're wearing 👌🥰

[@dannad56]

Great video. My next project will be your Darling Cardigan. ❤

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Good morning 🌄🌞 blessings ☕ and thank you 🌻🌻🌻🙏🏾

[@sandras2479]

Thank you Kika! Great teaching and so easy to understand your explanations. I love your podcasts. Much love ❤️

[@RiriTani531]

You're amazing - so beautiful and talented, and the fact that you so kindly and patiently and clearly share your talent with others is so incredible!! thank you!!

[@lynellerobertson2295]

This is your best video yet your enthusiasm is contagious I would love to make any number of your patterns but I cannot knit from charts I have tried knit campion hate it I love writing on and reading a paper pattern even enlarging charts I can't do one round with out loosing track of where I am have even tried to find app to convert charts to text no luck I would pay more for a pattern with both options how about it?

[@bubblyrv]

Tusen tack. Have followed you for a while now. Love the channel. Love your jumpers.

[@marinamarchese9876]

Thank you Kika.. a fine teaching video! Explanations are clear with actual visuals to accompany them. Love also your enthusiasm. You make it seem like these are approachable and reachable goals. Kudos!

[@adaquinoyortiz6334]

good video! Please do one explaining how to fix mistakes, or dropped stitches, etc. I also love the sweater you are wearing.

[@lovicollier9640]

thank you I found this informative. smiles from down under.😍😀

[@creativian68]

Thank you, Kika! This is the perfect beginner video for all of us starter knitters. You are actually spilling all the beans and giving us a good basis from which to start. For absolute beginners I recommend to start with a beanie😊

[@annlear6278]

Hello Kika! Your videos have inspired me to take up knitting again, so I bought your book, and I am knitting the honey cardigan sweater. Your instructions have been very easy to follow. I really enjoy the way you explain the various aspects of knitting in your videos, which makes knitting so approachable. I look forward to creating several of the knitting projects in your book and videos. You make beautiful designs that I feel I have the confidence to create too! Thank you from Minnesota, US.

[@roos7631]

This is such a great video! I started with knitting garments a year ago, and I have knit one of your patterns as well. It was so clear and easy to follow (I wished that my first knitted garment was with one of your patterns). This video is also a great source of information. I'm gonna remember it to show to friends that will try to get into knitting patterns. Keep going, I love all the thing you make🧶

[@wilmaoud]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@ritalenardson847]

♡ Thank-you for explaining the knitting language.

[@sarahbhutta251]

Great details. Patterns seem to be written in a foreign language so this is a very useful post!

[@gabythefox4681]

Is there someone out there who can help Kika fix the audio in post? The mic distorts her voice, which is a shame. Great content. Love the patterns 😃

[@the_gaming_witch]

I am just glad, it still happens the pros out there! 😂

[@acebilbo]

Huh, I don't notice it. Sounds very clear.

[@Suzanne_Is_Hooked]

Oh wow that was totally excellent. I'll need to pick up one if your tutorials before I attempt to read a pattern. I'm a slow knitter my hands get sore. Thanks so much that was amazing!

[@seriouslyinsanediva]

Excellent video, Kika. I used to knit in my youth, and then I stopped. I'm trying to get back into it a long time later. ❤

[@deeptigopalakrishnan74]

Thank you immensely for your valuable time given to us knitting beginners. This is an incredible help to me ❤

[@Dingle1234]

QUESTION I love the design of the sweater you're wearing. Sort of a bit menswear shape at the top, working down into the beautiful puffed sleeve. The rib continuing down onto the cuffs. And the little dainty cable accents. I love everything about this one. Where can I find the pattern, and what's it called?

[@alliknit]

In the video, she says it’s an upcoming pattern.

[@Jelusi__knits]

I cant wait to test knit your patterns

[@diananeagu6599]

Thank you for the video! ❤

[@MikiCrespo]

Thanks so much for sharing, amazing episode 🧶🩷

[@jenniferolson3206]

This was an absolutely fantastic video! I learned more in this one video than I have in years of random you tube knitting research. Please continue with your tips and tricks videos - you are a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@SparklyOne]

Such a beautiful video from the sweetest knitter ever! I love each and every video you make and they all have the best tips and tricks and useful information! Thank you for taking the time to make sure we are all successful as we navigate our individual journeys in the knitting world 💖🥰🤩👏🧶🙌🏻😘

[@melaniezammit2589]

Hi Kika!! I have just received your book!! This video came at the perfect time as I have never knitted anything yet. Keep up your incredible work!!

[@mareea14]

Hi Melanie, I have been looking for Kika’s book and can’t find any copies anywhere. I am in Australia. Where were you able to purchase one from? Many thanks, Maree🧶

[@cathylampshire1140]

Thank you sooooooo much for this video. I am a beginning knitter and I learned so much. I like the way you included many things in the video, even markers. I didn't realize they could be placed on the needles and not only on the yarn! Also you proceed at a nice pace and not super fast. I appreciate that. Good job!

[@frollein5101]

This came right in time..very well explained...many thanks☀️

[@samanthac8862]

You’ve inspired me to begin knitting. Only 1.5 weeks in I’ve begun a sweater! I keep checking to see if you’ve posted a new video. I hope all is well and can’t wait for a new one. ❤

[@janetshepherd9062]

This was great! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Kutovakika]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@AmoCultumAlo]

This was great! I've been knitting for a long while now, and I've been considering starting to design and maybe write up patterns (although likely not sell them because I wouldn't have time to do all the sizing, etc. given my regular job). It's useful to know what you've found to be the best additions to patterns, though! Your patterns are definitely some of the best I've seen. I typically knit (or crochet) vintage or historical patterns, and those can be very, very sparse on the information front and generally only have one size. It's always a treat to work with a well-written, more modern pattern. I'm very much looking forward to your new cardigan pattern coming out, too! I spent the whole video dreaming about making it. I love the colourway you chose, and all the stitch patterns work so beautifully together! And those sleeves! Gorgeous!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

This was so helpful! I feel like I will come back to this video few times, but it's so nice to have it explained in such easy way. Today I watched your video about stuff you knitted for the book and I had to buy it, so many great patterns! I'm just learning how to knit, but I thought that it will be good to see how more advanced patterns look, so I don't get scared in the future 😂 I'm starting with cardigan for my best friend's 1 year old daughter, so small and easy project, but I hope one day I'll be able to knit beautiful and more complicated pieces.

[@linaburke2341]

Thank you for your video , very helpful.

[@zeitsandy]

This is great and so true, so thank you very much Kika for laying this out. As an older person who's only been knitting five years, I felt like I was always moaning in my knitting group about unhelpful patterns and thought I'd better stop being such a grinch. However, I've now found you and some clearer patterns and realise that there are clear and unclear patterns so I can now knit away and tackle some quite complex things and learn more techniques. I've stopped moaning now and just purchase clearer patterns (I have your book and love it). You're always great to watch and good luck to you personally and with your professional development.

[@charlotteh.thorbjornsen]

This is great, Kika 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Thank you so much for making this informative video!! With your help, I have managed to knit several of your patterns that I never would have believed I could manage. And now, with this little encyclopedia, wow, now the sky is my limit... 💫🧶🥰

[@aroundtheworldfibers]

I think beginning knitters will find this video really helpful. Love the new design, and it looks lovely on you too. Love the yarn wall!

[@sueblaisdell2923]

Thank you !! This is a wonderful resource !

[@Morticia147]

As I started knitting YT wasn't a thing and I also had nobody to ask, so it was not that easy. I used patterns from a big yarn company and my sweaters/cardigans always failed but I didn't know why. Then as Craftsy started I found a course that told me how to alter patterns for MY body and that was an Eye opener, because I realised that just knitting "your" generic size was my problem. My sleeves where to tight and to long, my bust never hat enough space and so on.... I love that now in patterns of indy companies (like yours) I find the ease as well - that made my life so much easier and I started knitting sweaters again. Just finished your Salty Days sweater (fantastic pattern, so easy to knit).

[@mariasisolakova3093]

Veľmi rada sledujem vaše videá kde rozdávate nielen dobré rady,nápady a úžasné vzory ale aj strašne pozitívnu energiu a náladu ❤ vauuuuuu super 😊 9.30

[@Karamelhaufen]

It's such a joy to watch your videos! 🥰 I will definetly save this one for later. Maybe for the advanced knitters a video series with your most used " more difficult" abbreviations (like those for the Arctic Light Sweater) inlcuding the visuals like here would be a cool idea.

[@teddybar6324]

Was für ein toller Kanal. Wunderschöne Pullover und jede Menge Inspiration. Danke

[@DCrockZ131]

You explain really well Kika❤

[@jujubees]

Last year I made the Rower from Drops designs so I think I'm ready for anything 😅

[@marinamarchese9876]

Oh Kika.. thank you so much for demystifying this cryptic knitting language!! I admit I have been demoralized when looking at a knitting pattern. I have started some projects and lost my way. You have given me some hope. I feel more confident. I think... Kudos on your video that attempts to do this.

[@rosai.4371]

I'm going to receive your book today!! 😍🤩 Can't wait!!!!!

[@adriennerichter8971]

Thank you for this video. I have been knitting for years, but these tips were still helpful. The sweater is gorgeous.

[@morgansmagick1696]

I’ve spent the last 2 years trying to master crochet and have recently hit a place where I can make clothing free-hand and be happy with it- now I need to learn knitting! I found your channel through making your own wedding dress, and the sweater you’re wearing in this video is BEAUTIFUL! Now I’m even more inspired to get into it. ☺️ my only issue is i always keep really tight tension and I’m also left-handed, so I do it backwards from most people I’ve practiced with!

[@stephaniel624]

I have done the Ivy sweater in your book (that I love so much) and it was really easy to follow with your good instruction. You are a wonderful knit pattern designer! Thanks you

[@susieleavitt9002]

This is an excellent video! I really enjoyed your calm and friendly and encouraging instruction! Thank you.

[@luciaamarica1528]

Hi Kika, I was knitting all my life but things I learn from you are spectacular. I purchased 2 of your patterns and I am looking forward to get your book in English from Amazon. You are a very good and thorough teacher, you get into details I was never thinking about, so thank you for your good work. All my knitting is shifting into pieces where quality is primordial due to you. Thank you Kika and I am looking forward to see what you come up with in the near future. Hugs and kisses from Canada.

[@mariatheodoulou9130]

You truly are the best knitter on youtube . Learnt so much from you, going to order your book. Can you please do a video on how to repair a jumper for eg . I have a beautiful jumper that was knitted for me many years ago by some company in Scotland that has a whole in it because part of the yarn has broken . Im not sure if it got caught somewhere or a moth got to it. THANK YOU watching you from Cyprus.

[@m.m.6300]

Hi Kika, this has been so helpful. I especially appreciated the explanation on yarn weight and textures. I find yarn itself so confusing. Should I use 2 ply, 3 ply, tightly spun or loosely spun, mohair or Alpaca 😵‍💫. Why add silk to a yarn? Is it because it adds strength or perhaps warmth? Your videos are so detailed and logically explained that I finally got the courage to expand my knitting skills. Thank you so very much to you and your entire support team!!

[@creativian68]

I hear you! You just said exactly the same thing that has been puzzling me: 2ply, 3ply, loose spun, yarn weight.... How on earth are we going to learn this without spending a huge chunk of money? P S I have spent a fair amount over the years, but I don't regret it this time (Kika's darling cardie).

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Yep, start ❤ out easy and simple...to intermediate and advanced when can handle the details. I ❤ Lacy design and Cable's as a challenge, and do well.... concentration 😊 👍🏾 and following along the chart.

[@BradPlayzTe99]

I just love your sweaters they look amazing and the colors too ❤

[@fionahart2806]

I love your videos, you have inspired me to knit again! I need to know more about intarsia and also how to knit in the round- how long should the bendy part of the needle be?! My knitting is very old-fashioned not knowing this. Big thank you, Fiona.

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Hi Kiki thank you so much very help full

[@nadinepickering3240]

Thanks so much for this video. I am looking forward to the release of the pattern for that beautiful cardigan you are wearing. Keep up the good work. You are very talented!

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

So grateful you made a video like this! Cant wait to knit your patterns!

[@karenpayne-du1oc]

Thank you so much, this has been great & really useful. I love your knitting style, it is interesting to see how you hold the needles & knit Continental. Your movements are so efficient, love it! As a new knitter, I’d find it really useful if you did two videos of a few minutes where you knit & purl without speeding it up. Also your patterns are beautiful, I hope to give them a go one day when i perfect my knitting skills! 🧶😺

[@bonnadowns524]

Thank you so much for teaching us in every videos🙏 I had learned so much from you❤️

[@Liisu1121]

So amazing and helpful, thank you!

[@pattyalexander5520]

Ok the pattern is awesome,but the baby glow is stunning 😀 👏🏾

[@audreyoberg5931]

I hope there is a pattern for the cardigan you’re wearing coming soon! 😉

[@Kutovakika]

Working on it ☺️

[@mariajones8912]

Hi Kika, I love all your videos and this one is another brilliant episode. .The design you are wearing is absolutely beautiful, another for my wish list.😊 I have made 'The Sunday Brunch' and the 'The Salty Days' sweaters and now I am swatching for 'The Darling Cardigan'. I would also love to knit both ' Arctic Light' and 'Wishbone Sweater', but I think these may be too complicated for me. Thank you for all your lovely designs! ♥

[@anaverageamerican7224]

Great video. As usual. thank you so much. ❤

[@priscillavisser2329]

Thank you well explained ❤

[@nickidesouzabloggse]

Super nice, im watching this video as i just bought yarn (at the sew and handcrafted festival) for a beanie project in your book. I have made a similar beanie from one of your other youtube tutorials, but I wanna learn how to read so I can try more patterns ❤

[@franziskafischer9400]

Dear Kika, thank you very much for your many interesting and inspiring videos. You're the best. Greetings from Germany❤👍!

[@rebeccamd7903]

I’m here because I’m knitting for the first time and just discovered I’m excellent at longtail cast on’s but I need to read the pattern for a supposedly easy slouchy beanie, but I have no idea how to read a knitting pattern. I love how easy knitting feels & don’t think I will ever go back to crocheting again.

[@ruthrothert4867]

So helpful for me as a German! Thank you!

[@graziellabrunetti8706]

Thanks so much for so clear information.😊

[@alinolantivoli.stitching1912]

Great video

[@elabirecka904]

Thank you for a great explanation :)

[@hebulanebula]

Thank you ❤🧶💫 new to patterns, this helps tremendously! Love your channel.

[@user-vw1hm8gq4w]

Hello, like your patterns. Adorable cardigan you are wearing! Is the pattern out yet, and the colour , just gorgeous!

[@pencintaalpokat9929]

Great Video...thank you for sharing information...37:12

[@user-xv9cn1sv1w]

I love the sweater you are wearing!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

This is very clear for beginners. Thanks !

[@zahidmahmood5480]

You are my favorite knitter❤

[@patriciadasilva2017]

Hi Kika, I absolutely love your books and videos! Keep going ❤

[@carolinelapointe7144]

This is so helpful! thank you!

[@kathileo]

Hi kika, I love your Videos and patterns! Thanks to your Wedding Dress Video I got into knitting in the first place again, and I have most finished (2nd sleeve Syndrome here I come ;)) your Arctic Light Sweater as my very 2nd garment!! And English is not my mother language, it is German! Many many thanks to opening the gates to this wonderful Community!! Greetings from Vienna, Austria!!

[@elaineenstone6834]

Very instructive and clear. xxx

[@dianalopez7345]

I love your passion for knitting. Such precious projects presented by a very likeable and natural person. Great job. 👍 But I've got one (I think an important) question. Did you ever think about where your wool yarn is coming from and how much pain is included? I don't want to stop you from knitting but the wool industry is so cruel and it is important to think and acting with responsibility while buying wool yarn. Thank you for your videos.

[@julieedwards7539]

Love your patterns… so clear.