Sailor Swift Top Knit Tutorial With I-Cord Edges

[@HerEyesWereGreen]

I like to use double pointed needles when I do an I-Cord bind off! Then instead of slipping the stitches back after I have worked them, I can just slide the stitches to the other side of the dpn and start again. Just a tip for anyone who gets frustrated by all of the slipping! This is such a wonderful pattern, and will be such a great way to use some of the yarn I have laying around in my stash! Forever thankful!

[@powerpuff4ever]

Thank you! I just casted on a blanket that begins with a 500 row i-cord edge and it’s killing me already 😭

[@bevjubenville2634]

Very well done video! You went through the different techniques at a nice slow pace for those of us who are visual learners. Thank you so much.

[@Kutovakika]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️

[@puppydood]

This is fantastic. I bought this pattern because of the video and I wish more patterns had this detailed ‘knit along’ tutorial. I’m reasonably experienced but like to check I’m following the pattern correctly. Thanks so much for taking the time to provide this tutorial. ❤

[@BonitaLiving]

I'm amazed at how incredibly talented you are. I was a huge fan of your photography content and I see that you're equally skilled in this too. 😯

[@masz10676]

Ive missed ur tutorials like this one. U were one of the first knitters i followed a couple years ago. I realize u had a lot last year. New home, wedding etc. But u r excellent on vlog. When i get to these stage of garment knit I have saved this pattern. Thanks for sharing.

[@luciasoare2608]

Kika,this is wonderful buying the pattern and having the tutorial.I have the Lola top,the dress ,the beautiful cowl and as soon as I get back from my vacation I will buy this one.Thank you

[@carneym.h.obrien9222]

I LOVED the directions for the Italian bind off! It’s become my favorite bindoff for hems and cuffs. Your method is so much simpler than what I’ve been doing. Thanks!

[@LotteTopper80]

Very nice top! For the size 2XL the armholes were to big for me. So i made it again a bit different for the arms and a bit longer at the bottom and now it fits! Thank you!

[@leas3446]

This is a beautiful top! Can't wait to cast this on :) also, these videos to go with your patterns are so so helpful!!! 💛

[@natalie5679]

Can you make a video about how you wash all of your knit wear :)

[@Janknitz1]

I am really enjoying knitting this for my daughter-it’s a fun pattern and the applied i-cord around the armholes and neckline gives it a beautiful neat edge. Thank you for this design!

[@ladytishpage9106]

Just CO so excited. Would love a cardigan to match for colder nights/days. PLEASE. Love the tutorial thank you so much. xx

[@louonadventures4312]

This is amazing! Thank you, Kika so much for this beautiful tutorial! I just bought the pattern on Ravelry and ordered some new yarn to celebrate finishing University this summer! I can't wait to cast on while being on vacation :) Thanks for all the work you put into your videos and patterns - it is greatly appreciated

[@lisas3268]

Congratulations on finishing University!!!!

[@louonadventures4312]

@@lisas3268 thank you! 🥰

[@MoeMoe-OvO]

I love all of your patterns and design as a teen.

[@elenadoeslife]

This is the first garment I'm knitting up and I can't thank you enough for making this pattern so easy to follow! This video tutorial is a-ma-zing for beginners like myself 😊 I'm currently working on the body! Thank you so much for making knitting enjoyable & accessible for beginners! ❤

[@hockey3boys]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this tutorial! This top is beautiful and I loved knitting it and referring to your video over and over again. You Rock!

[@danichava]

Great way to explain the Left and Right increases!

[@bowling_with_yarn]

This top is perfect! Just yesterday I was thinking to find a sailor style project. Mind blown 🤯 ⛵

[@twosticksandstring]

Thank you so much for this - I'm nearing the end of the body and needed to see your clear working of the fabulous icord edging.❤

[@MrSashok99]

It's so refreshing! I have not been knitting for about 1,5 months after baby knitting marathon and now, whebln the baby is here, I even had some doubts whether I remember the most basic stuff😂 but I am pretty sure I do 😊 very inspiring as always!

[@nikkiklaessen6716]

I love knitting a sweater while watching vlogs like these!

[@josiecarroll8537]

I’ve wanted to make this top since I first saw the pattern last summer, and I’ve finally got some yarn on order for it! I’m so excited! Thank you for making amazing patterns, Kika. I made the darling cardigan in the fall, and I can hardly ever take it off I love it so much.

[@babiifrshj07]

Your hair looks so nice! I love this new top. I’ll be getting the pattern asap. I’m just now finishing up the Lola top. Always happy to see you’ve posted :)

[@carolearchambault7560]

Great love this easy pattern, my first camisole , just bought the pattern, have the same yarn, but to make it more easy will make it with one color, hopefully will be also nice. Actually I have also bought your other two camisole pattern. I need to start knitting 😊

[@lulububu721]

How lovely!! Love the colours and the style!! A very catchy name. Thank you for sharing and I’m looking forward to the next one. Enjoy your week!! 💕Tina💕

[@mapetitepoupee]

This is so cute, Kika! I just bought the pattern on Ravelry.. I'm a beginner so I think I will benefit a lot from this tutorial! I love the top, I'm so excited to knit it!! ♥

[@katherineshaw654]

I'm enjoying knitting the Lola top..Thank you for you're detailed instructions along with the videos

[@jasontzouganatos9311]

Not me reading “Taylor Swift”

[@adgethelion]

literally same, I had to do a double take-🤠

[@ashwini513]

I read exactly the same

[@sharonbrunner9842]

Me neither! 😊

[@neskidmore]

Saaame 😂

[@helenwilliams644]

This comment is the only reason I realised it said ‘sailor’ 😂

[@piamia5741]

my favorite summer knit ☀ knitting it for the second time

[@shaynaformity1384]

Thanks for the mnemonic for how to remember the way to do m1L and m1R. That's brilliant!

[@brigi68]

Thanks!

[@TheDivabird1]

Thank you so much for this tutorial for the Sailor Swift Top!!! I have the pattern and cannot wait to knit this. I absolutely love striped tops and this is perfect for our weather in Florida, USA!!!

[@stacyhortner8105]

Great pattern and tutorial. I bought it!! The purl stitch in icord bindoff is brilliant

[@mariae9584]

This looks like a top you would purchase from a high end store. Kika, once again, Well done! The top looks amazing on you. I'm finishing a crochet tank top and will be starting on this one next...Thank you!!

[@heidischurmann5158]

You are so amazing...the patterns are beautiful but you keep things simple...your tutlrials are great...so helpful...i am knitting the honey cardigan from your book right now...looove it...thanks so much for everything

[@taccusos]

Hi Kika! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I have just bought your pattern, it seemed the least I could do to show you my gratitude. I am not such an expert knitter and I appreciate your generous support! 🙏♥️♥️♥️ I will try to knit it with Isager Trio 2 which is 50% linen, 30 cotton and 20 lyocell, 50 gr 175 m, it seems it could work… let me know if you disagree. Any tip welcome!

[@deborahderden4860]

This was a very good tutorial. I can’t wait until my yarn arrives to make my own in royal blue with white contrast!!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

This is a lovely tuto, very helpful with all your tricks. Thanks !

[@elainebyrne3081]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I have downloaded the pattern. I can see this as a great way to use up leftover yarns and to play with colour. A great wardrobe staple which we all need Love the play on words with the pattern name. ⛴

[@marliesdevoogt9671]

Would be great to have this pattern with a V-neck as well:)

[@franziskafischer9400]

Wunderschöne Arbeit - herzlichen Dank und viele Grüße ❤👍!

[@neskidmore]

So excited to try this. I love all your videos. 💗🌟

[@this_skipper_knits959]

I got this pattern last night! Can’t wait, thank you ⚓️

[@yasminebenamrane2923]

Hi Kika! Wonderful work again! Love it! I wonder if you will make such kind of tutorial for your book patterns ? It will be so helpful! Take care ! ❤

[@annettehoffmeister4144]

What a beautiful top. I love it 🧶😊

[@staceylortz1365]

When making a test swatch do you recommend I do so in the round with both colours, or since it begins flat, can I swatch flat?

[@LizA9294]

I’ve watched a few of your videos today and love your work! I’m feeling inspired to pick up knitting. Problem is, I don’t know where, or how, to start. I know many people start with easy things like winter scarves, but I have no use for something like that. Any suggestions on how to get started to lead me to something like the Sailor Swift Top?

[@1959GreenGables]

You have an awesome creative and talented mind! Could I knit this on 24" circular needles - beginner here? Any way of making the neckline a bit deeper?????

[@mngmay]

Hello! I've been very looking forward to this pattern and love that you take the time to do these tutorials. I have a question - does this tank have any sort of waist shaping? I slope quite dramatically from my waist to my (much wider) hips and find that just knitting longer for full length is problematic for me for many non positive ease patterns. If you have any recommendations for how to handle this for someone who is adv beginner-intermediate that would be amazing!

[@anniebananie]

Ahhh! Def gonna do this when I’m done with the stripe hype dress

[@andreribeiro7849]

I'm making this to my mom as a surprise gift 😊😊

[@loveoffibers]

So gorgeous!!!! Thank you so much for the video. I love your videos. I had been waiting for this pattern release. I'm so excited to knit this one up. I bought this pattern right away. Looking forward to casting this one on and I see a few color combinations in my future and also maybe some fine merino wool for fall and winter. Thank you!!! You are my favorite!

[@sandras2479]

Gorgeous as usual❤❤❤❤

[@elaineenstone6834]

A great tutorial. Love the top. 🇬🇧

[@fenderbeen]

Beautiful! I will definitely try this.

[@lucianaleonardo7973]

How many centimeters are the straps and how many increases did you make on the straps? Thank you

[@nicolettetheunisz9155]

You're so funny ,Sailor Swift. It is super cute. Thank you 😂😂💜

[@heloisalamkowski9548]

Amo seu trabalho em tricô. Preciso aprender urgente!😊

[@clearwater7000]

Simple and beautiful. Thank you!❤❤❤❤

[@andreabush1742]

Thank you for this tutorial. Love it! Looks fabulous on you.

[@tillilotta]

Spettacolare...sei davvero molto brava...grazie

[@MikiCrespo]

Amazing already got Sailor Swift💙

[@amandaberglill]

I can’t wait to cast this on😍

[@iris.holmes]

Is it me or was the video blurred at some times? Didn't fully get how to make a proper icord but i'll check some tutorials! x) Very nice 'marinière' design, I love it!! ^^

[@elenadamone9172]

Grazie per questo bellissimo progetto 💫🧡

[@MyLittleNatureNook]

This top looks great! I would love to knit it but I’m afraid the racer shape wouldn’t suit my shoulders. Is there an option in this pattern to make the shoulder straps a little bit wider?

[@beverlyhess611]

Very cute shirt! And I’m anxious to use the I-cord facing! Btw, how do I sign up to do test knitting for you?

[@sarahhopkins1579]

Hi Kika! I just started knitting this top and have a question: as a left-handed knitter, do I need to switch when I M1L and M1R? Stated differently, for row 1 of step 2(upper back) do I keep the original (first do M1L at beginning of row and the M1R at end) OR do the following: K2, M1R, k to last 2x M1L, k2? Thanks Kika and anyone else who knows the answer!

[@olgaknit]

You are the best ❤thanks for video 😘

[@thizizliz]

Super cute! I'm going to order this one Thank you so much.

[@dianecloutier5533]

Just bought the pattern! Thanks for the tutorial!😊

[@patriciaassouline5201]

Oh beautiful Do you have pattern ? Thank you

[@stellafinch8129]

Love this top!

[@iloveinufluffy]

I knitted the top following your instructions and it worked perfectly until I reached the italian bind-off. Suddenly the hem started to get wavy and rolled outwards instead of being snug and fitted to the body. Do you have any tips what to do now and how to avoid that?

[@michellelockett6518]

Excellent video gorgeous top well designed xx

[@sarahhogner3499]

I love this top! I would really like to make one!

[@patiharville8210]

Beautiful top! Can’t wait to make it. ❤

[@martap2308]

Could you please tell me how many skeins of drops safran will i need for size M?

[@lll-53]

Do think if i do the cord edges on the bottom of the tank top instead of the rib hem gonna look good ???

[@jazelmarie]

Love this. ❤ i got the pattern.

[@cartherinegaum1149]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel 👍❤

[@satsumamoon]

I hate the line where it joins so I move the BOR to the side of the garment or better still I work.flat for stripes, its a lot less hassle and looks better . Nice top!

[@arbanaismailfroto1738]

Thanks Kika😍

[@susancomstock933]

I love your stripe addiction. I also thought "Taylor Swift" and i think you might be the Taylor Swift of knitters.

[@emelina1959]

Amo!❤

[@einbisschenchaotis]

I admire your creations. I've never learned to knit. How long have you been knitting?

[@ladymarquette]

She's mentioned before she has been knitting for more than 30 years in some of her past videos ☺️

[@einbisschenchaotis]

@@ladymarquette thank you.

[@evaromain3199]

Hi, i 've learned basic stiches, moss and stockinette to a friend 3 months ago, and now with tutorials like this one, she' a able to knit it. I can be quick, don't be afraid, just start! Have fun

[@einbisschenchaotis]

@@evaromain3199 than you! I'm going to try!

[@larissawirtz2091]

11:00 make one left 12:50 make one right

[@fiona36b]

Perfection ❤

[@annika2437]

❤❤❤ Just got the pattern

[@katywuste9054]

The icord bind off really elevates the look

[@magorzatabielicka1701]

Śliczny top🎉😊

[@rkik2442]

Es ist alles so super gezeigt. Vielen Dank dafür ❤ aber bitte bitte auf Deutsch übersetzt. Auch wir wollen so einmalige schöne Stricksachen machen. Lg Renate 🎉

[@silviad9314]

Beautiful

[@satsumamoon]

You can also make an icord with a knitting mill and then sew it on and steampress it.flat..its a lot less.work.

[@amywhoknits]

Does anyone have any feedback on how this sits on top of bra straps? Does it cover them?

[@maikepaul4663]

22:29 💛

[@barefootwildflowers3209]

Would you think a competent beginner could accomplish this?

[@lilalulula8418]

This ist my First ever knitted piece and I am at my last stitches. Thanks to this Tutorial and pattern it is very easy to handle.

[@AB-hz6dj]

​@@lilalulula8418 Same here 😊

[@cassiopeialight9764]

You should definitely try it! My very first knit project was her salty days sweater and my second one that I'm just finishing is the love letter top. I consider them more demanding than this top but kutovakika creates such perfect tutorials and guides that it was possible even for me to knit them!

[@nataliyacarby3455]

Is the top stretchy

[@scribe6430]

I want to purchase this pattern without registering with PayPal - is that not possible? It says "... or pay with debit/credit card" and I did that and still I cannot purchase the pattern. I don't want to register with PayPal, just pay with my card. Can you help me? This pattern is so beautiful and I want to support you. Kind regards, Dora Sigurdardottir

[@af2313]

Love it