My mom os 100% a monogamous knitter. To top that, she never tinks, never froggs, never makes more than a quarter row mistake she might have to remake. I, on the other hand, have 4 or so projects at a time. I have frogged, tinke, cut, kitchener a whole top to bottom, a car project (socks), etc. We r all different, but we love the art!😍
I appreciate that professional knitters such as yourself also have dozens of projects going at once. It makes me feel very validated in my project variety and trust that things will get done, and even if they don't it's just important that they gave me joy while I worked on them! 💙
Love the videos. Would putting grosgrain ribbon on the opening for your zipper, help withe the rippled effect of the zipper. When sewing zippers to a stretchy material, I have to make sure the fabric does not stretch, as the zipper will not and cause waves. Just a thought. But the sweater is beautiful
Your “48 hr” top turned out fabulous! I will watch for the pattern❤️ and can’t wait for your book. I’m working on my very first sweater. I only ever have one knitting project going or I’d never finish 😊 I do have crochet projects I do along with knitting though!
Rose, I admire your knitting discipline. I am a polyamorous knitter. I have 6 projects on my needles now. I work on them in a rotation to make sure that I will finish them. 😊
@@posies_yarnworks ❤️ I started knitting in earnest 6 months ago. I like having variety in my projects. I usually have some shorter-term projects - like socks - on my needles along like shawls. I also am knitting my first sweater.
I thought I was the only one that had a lot of projects going at once. I am working on an Irish Lace knit blouse, a crocheted skirt, a bathing suit, a reproduction of a dress from the 1700's, another Irish lace purse and hat; I am like you. I buy 10 to 20 skeins of yarn at a time and store it all in plastic storage containers that weigh 30 pounds each. Ideas for different projects keep occurring to me. My husband to be told me that if we ever separate, he will give me full custody of all the yarn in the house. Haha
I’m so happy I’m not the only one who has 20 projects going at once 😂🙌🏻💖 I’m also working on my very first cable sweater and I can’t even believe how beautiful it is. It was a challenge at first, but ripping it out a few times and starting over taught me what not to do and I’m enjoying it, finally.
This video reminded me of my mid twenties when I wore many pastel colors.... I’m more into jewel tones or natural earth tones now. Funny how colors bring in memories from our past. Inspiring content. 😊 your energy is contagious ❤
If I get a choice, I'm a monogamous knitter- having multiple projects running stresses me out! I just finished a period of multiple projects, and it is SUCH a relief to be back to just one! (Well, two if you count the one that I can't work on until I figure out the ran-out-of-a-limited-run-color issue.) I don't know how you manage to keep them all straight, and, more importantly, get them all DONE. Goodness knows, I end up adding SO MUCH TIME to all of my projects, especially the larger ones, when I do. Regardless, my current project is a prayer shawl with a lace border that will be going to my aunt to help get her through her battle with cancer. It's a very lovely shawl... and I've been working on it since June, in no small part because I've had multiple other projects to work on instead of focusing on it.
I'm one of those knitters who knits only one thing at a time! It the ~anxiety~ and guilt that does it for me lol. I wish I let myself have the freedom to let works in progress sit, it seems more fun!
Hi Kika, I love your knitting videos. I'm not a knitter 😒 but I still like to watch them. I keep thinking I'm going to give it a go. Your sweaters are beautiful. I do crochet and I was so excited to see your beach bag and I'm looking forward to the pattern and tutorial!!
I always have many projects at the same time and I love it. I can work according to my mood or even I change techniques so my hands don't hurt. I love your videos so much! You are so honest and we all go through these moments! You are such an inspiration! Thank you
Oh gosh, I'm ready to start another project. Glad to see you have so many going! I have 7 right now. Your videos are inspirational and I love how you explain your creative process with your items.....Vicki
Wow! That's a lot of projects. I have one other that I set down months ago when I got frustrated...now I'm starting the same sweater in a different yarn. It's beautiful.
I love to see all your projects. Eventhough i myself am a monogamist knitter. Im working on a raglan sweater in a rust colour. For me having only 1 project is really relaxing. I think its because im autistic that for me doing 1 thing the whole time is very nice and relaxing.
Love your videos - I like to have you in the background as I knit. I am very much at the beginning stages, hope to one day have your patience even if not the amazing level of skill! Thanks for all the effort you put into your vids!
I love the rose water pink colors, sometimes it’s called millennial pink in the US ( soft muted pink with warm brown undertones, not the older dusty rose kind of vintage pink, a bit more modern but still very soft and feminine. It’s so amazing that you can enjoy summer knitting there outside by the water.
My ‘project’ is to learn to knit continental instead of English. I don’t even do that by throwing the yarn with my index finger, I move my whole hand. I’ve wanted to learn continental to knit faster. (I learned at maybe 7 hrs old how to knit like I do now and I’m almost 67!) I have not knit loads over the years but have gotten excited about it lately. As I have searched You-tube I found the Norwegian style and OH MY GOODNESS, it has clicked with me! The whole trick being not weaving the yarn thru fingers, just holding finger flat along the left needle and picking from there. (That weaving the yarn through my fingers is why I could never do it previously) I’m so excited..it has been tricky to learn the purl because I was twisting it and it took me about 3 hours to figure what I was doing wrong. Now I’m just practicing to get my tension where I like it. I enjoy your channel so much and I am inspired to really get going soon on a solid project only knit my new found way.
Monogamous knitter here ☝️ at some point i had one big project and two really tiny ones (hats) and i was going insane knowing there was so much to finish.
Wow, such beautiful sweaters. I have 3 blankets in progress. I have never knitted any clothes, other than a scarf. I crochet more than I knit. I can never figure out how to correct my mistakes in knitting. I actually go to Jo-Ann's, a USA craft store, and ask them to fix my mistakes. 😂🤣 Thanks for sharing!! 😁🥰🤗
Navy and white, also tan or rust and white for the Lola top ... You are definitely a Master Creative Artist❤ I am totally blown away with your Creations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ❤ See you later😊
Please frog the confetti sweater and use the WAK wool to knit up something else Kika! It would be such a pity if you won’t enjoy those heavenly speckles in a garment 😮
As always, I’m inspired by your projects. I LOVE the Lola top and look forward to the pattern! I’ve been knitting for almost 2 years and still consider my self very much a beginner, so I generally stick with 1 project at a time because Multiple projects would definitely overwhelm my brain! Appreciate all you do and thank you very much for sharing your knitting ups and downs
I started the DingleyDell tee by Isobel Kraemer, have to block and seam hubby's cardigan, see the pieces of a Tunisian blanket together and finish a crocheted bag. So, yeah, I have a few things on the go, but also have a dress design in mind for my granddaughters. 😁
I have not knit in two months, but I just finished 6 crochet market bags! I’m so happy about that. I still have various wips but I started a kitchen towel. I love cotton yarn as well even though it’s rough on my hands. I love all your sweaters and I’m buying your book when it’s released!
Love your channel!! You’re so inspirational and your energy is contagious. I knit socks mostly, and would love to see you do more crochet sweaters. Lately, I’ve been so into crochet.
I'm a sort of monogamous knitter, because I like to finished projects. If I have too many things going on at the same time I'm afraid nothing would get finished and I will lose interest.But there are exceptions, like when I knit a sweater on very fine needles... Then I usually knit one to two smaller projects in between, just to get something finished before continuing on the larger project. But I do plan several new projects at the same time, dream and ponder on how I want it to look like. Currently I'm knitting on a bunad shawl (almost done), and I am also working on finally finishing a two year old pullover, before I start on a new one that is waiting for me :D I really liked the fun colors of your zipper sweater.
I love the blue børstet alpakka sweater you're working on!! Slits in the ribbing of sweaters are so nice because otherwise the ribbing feels so constricting around your hips.
Love your projects. I too get into a cast-on, start moods and the WIPs then remain idle and I can too frequently forget what size needles or my original idea. I found that if I put them in a project bag there is more of a chance that they continue. I hardly ever use-patterns from others most are all originals. So buy yourself a bunch of inexpensive canvas bags.
You make me feel so so so much better. I have several projects on the go. Really good at being inspired and getting started but maintenance of the enthusiasm is not so constant. I actually inherited a project, a punch wool rug (bunnies on the hillside) that my mother started. She was working on it around the time I was born…my babies are in their 40s and 50s. So I guess we can call it long-term, don’t you think?! I happened upon your TH-cam site by serendipitous accident on Friday and have been binge watching over the weekend. Loved your wedding dress.
I love the one you are wearing lease make a pattern I too have 2 project partially done the Ranuculus another need to finished the sleeves right now I’m knitting your Love Letter . I just check my stash and realized I’ve so much gorgeous mohair yarn ,you garter. Stitches mohair inspired me to make one. I think you are brilliant.😊
I'm working on a pretty complicated knit, a Cocoknits Eva Cardigan in a fancy expensive yarn and making good progress but THEN I got the strongest urge to make a Sunday Brunch Sweater! It's such a good 2nd project to have going. It's in Berroco Ultra Alpaca, so nice! Thanks to this video I stopped feeling guilty about starting it 😄
Kika, you are an inspiration! I have been locked into the single project mindset, feeling like I must finish one before I start another but you have freed me!! Lol I am going to start a new project today..and maybe even work on the cotton tee that is plaguing me with its stockinette stitch boredom...so so many rows of it. Can't wait for your book😊
TIP: Instead of using three balls/skeins together you can use just one at a time. My favorite video is "Creating Bulky Yarn from One Light Weight Skein" by Briana K. A short, easy to follow video on how to size up your yarn from just one ball/skein.
Just found your chanel i absolutely love it You are amazing I have knitted as a child I've learned in Poland being 14 but then move to us was very busy with life and knitted here and there but now my kids are growing up and I'm going back into knitting and your videos your style your background thank you for being you
I really like the zipper sweater! I'd love to knit something similar in the future! I hope you revisit this project one day and improve it so you would be satisfied with it and could make a pattern ;) I also adore this sprinkles of color on the meri wool
I always have several projects on the go. Always a patch based blanket or throw, always at least one sweater or cardigan and then various small projects. At the moment they are a scarf for my husband (first item he's ever asked for) but I've run out of yarn and am awaiting new stock, and a soft toy for my cousin's baby. Toys are fun to make and always good for a bit of variety. BTW I like your "failure" very much. I would remove the zip and knit a constrasting placket to make it a button up sweater.
Loved this video Kika! 💕 I've started to crochet lately & can't wait for the bag tutorial! 😍 I just finished a crop top today and I want to make matching shorts for it, with pockets!!! 😍😍😍 So far I've made four clothing pieces and two of them have failed 🙈 Also looking forward for your book, I love the look of knitted sweaters and probably will want to start making my own soon 🥰 We had to learn knitting and crocheting in school and I was so bad at it, mostly because I'm left handed 🙈 and your videos have inspired me a lot ❤️
I love your knitting videos so much! I can always tell that so much work goes into your videos and everything you make. Can't wait for the book to come out 🥰
Ha e been binge watching your vids since TH-cam recommended your channel to me. Love that you're also knitting in 100% cotton. I feel that in some parts of the knitting community there's a certain snobbery around cotton not being a "good" choice
The Lola top looks great- can't wait for the pattern. I only really started knitting again in March (and I was pretty much just a scarf person prior to that point!). I have 3 projects on the go currently. The first I started in March, and is a complicated aran cable cardigan. I've completed the back, which was just moss stitch, but now the front of the cardigan is multiple cables and takes much longer. I can only work on it when I am really awake! The next is the Sunday Brunch Sweater in Drops Wish Sea Green. It's so soft and quick to knit up. I just have the sleeves and collar to go, but I only have 3 skeins left and am worried I will run out. The third project I started last week and is the Ooh Lala top. I'm making it in Drops Safran in colour Lavender, but I've only finished about 10cm of the body so far as I'm quite slow.
Your knitting is just beautiful. I love that brioche sweater; perhaps changing the zipper to a soft colour will make it less noticeable and you will wear it all the time! And I love hand stitching in zippers (which I've done on sewing projects very successfully) when I'm dealing with slippery material.
could you do a video on how to find good yarn? obviously I'm sure you have your recommendations for Finnish brands but also would be helpful just to talk about what kinds of yarn you would recommend for projects (i.e. cotton for summer items), how to find decent retailers, what to look for to get the best natural fibres etc
Cio! Beautiful video love your background music and the multiple projects. I also have those with lose ends to finally finish up and then to start a blanket to whittle away more of that nice vintage thrift store yarn stash. I have a project bag just needing a handle a colorful cotton neck bandanna some socks and a few baby items. Then next to convert a pattern from another language to make amigurimi Pugs!!! I want to go on a few nice yarn shop destination and get out for excerised with my fun and joyful, Pug (Support Service Animal). I Love Fibre Festivals too to get out and browse and a dream knitting and crocheting cruise, woohoo!!
Love the video! I used to have 2 wips and a sock, but now I think I'm also in the mood for starting new things all the time. 😅 Luckily I don't have many cables for my needles. I have 7 wips! I'm making a crochet cardigan and curtains, and for the knitted wips a cotton tank top, a cotton tshirt, a sock, a lace sweater and a mohair cardigan. For the last one, I got the inspiration to do it when I saw that you were making the lavander sweater 🥰
Actually only knitting on one project right now; a Sommer Ella solo from Le Knit. But I have a few projects in mind for my summer vacation. Then I might be knitting on more projects at the same time.
I am working on the Daily Pullover by Purl Soho. I have a pair of socks on the needles as well but I’m only working on the sweater because I am anxious to finish as it’s my first sweater! Thank you for your channel. I look forward to your book!
Thank you for this video. So I am not the only person with multiple projects.. At this time I am knitting a sweater in ice blue with White, and crochetting a Baby blanket, a knitted cardigan that is on hold because I have to figger out the pattern ...🤔 my shawls are ready... in the meantime I love to watch your videos and get so many ideas for making...
I missed u during ur book phase. Looking forward to ur weekly vids. I think the word u were searching is "challenged". U get bored very easily (which is normal for designers). I like ur patterns because they seem easy/easier for an advanced beginner knitter. Thanks for sharing.
I am trying to be mostly a monogamous knitter, but I know what I knit next! I am working now on a cumulus tee and I have a pair of sock for when I am in the train (U bahn as I am living in Munich , Germany;-) ) but I have all the yarn for the June camisole an other cumulus tee, a sunday sweater that are the next on my list.... But I try to bbe strict and have on the needle only one project and a pair of sock at the time to finish them.....
Another awesome video! I feel so guilty about the multiple projects and try to make myself finish at least one per week. I have 5 knit WIPS and 2 crochet blankets. Hopefully, I will finish one this weekend. Thank you for sharing 🥰
Beautiful works in progress! Thank you for sharing. Here is my tip when working with multiple strands of yarn held together: cake them up! Create a new "ball" with all the strands combined. This reduces the knots and time wasted untangling the mess! It might be a little more prep time but it definitely makes the knitting or chrocheting portion of the project a lot more pleasant :)
Det är så härligt att lyssna på dig! Jag har också ofta många projekt igång. Jag gillar att bara kunna "sticka på" på möten och liknande. Så ofta startar jag upp något nytt, när jag behöver börja tänka i mina skapelser. :P
Hello, I’m working now on sweater, sock and baby hat for knitting and I crochet shopping bag. I have to have always few projects- I can’t hav e only one is too boring. Thanks for beautiful podcast
Love all your sweaters especially the pretty blue one and the blush pink one. I am working on a pair of light pink shortie socks and also on sleeve island on my Ranunculus sweater. It’s so hot here in Texas I have been working on cross stitch projects also. Stay cool and have a great week!!
Hi, Kika! I loved seeing how many projects you have! It's inspiring! To answer your question: most of the times I only work on one project cos knitting is just a hobby for me and if I start more than one, it will take longer to finish them. But I do understand: I often read more than one book at the same time, sometimes 3 or 4 - I guess it's similar with knitting:).
I ❤️ how colorful your knits and yarn stash is 🙂 I’m currently finishing Raspberry Kiss Jumper by Drops design with a bit modified design (and different 🧶). I have 4 other projects on my needles but most of them are waiting on colder weather to be picked up again. Terveisiä Tallinnasta! 🎈
Love the colour of the pink cardigan you're working on! Currently I have two wips: a white/purple/pink Oslo hat mohair edition by PetiteKnit and a yellow cumulus tee by PetiteKnit. 😊
I love your videos so so much. Always enjoy knitting along with you! I had a Harry Potter knitting book for my Birthday so I'm knitting a Cornish Pixie stuffed animal and a Fantastic Beasts scarf and then I'm also knitting a cute cardigan in fine mohair.
It's so funny, I usually finish a sewing project but something happens when I knit or crochet, I get restless and end up with so many projects Ive forgotten where I was with them and mañana, mañana 🙄😂
Mono knitter here 🙋🏻♀️ For me it's too hard to knit multiple works same time. I tend to write way too bad notes of what i'm doing and forget where i was if i switch projects. Plus i just like to finish my projects fast 😄
Could you take the zipper out of your confetti sweater and use some type of clips or frog buttons so that you could like the sweater and use it? Like the nordic style hooks?
Your videos always make me so happy! I just love to see your knitting and I'm definitely waiting for your book because you inspire me so and your designs are amazing. I'm also a knitter with lots of projects on my needles so I don't get bored and have a variety to choose from when I'm on the go. Hugs from Texas!!
I just finished my first knit sweater! My current ongoing projects are crochet granny square tote bag, crochet bucket bag and thinking to cast on knit baby kimono sweater 🤍
KikaI love all your design I bought several of your Lacey pattern I live in an island so I used all in cotton yarn. I love your latest red cardigan when will the pattern be ready for purchase.I would like to buy many more of your patterns. It the new line are all too big for me if only know how to convert to smaller neckline. Waiting for your 2nd book.
Loved this video with all your projects going at the same time!! I have never thought of piling on the skeins of mohair but I might switch some now!!! I really enjoy your creative energy!!
Dear Kika, I like your videos very much. They're lovely, funny and also include true femininity and wisdom. It is interesting to watch how your works look on you. It happens that you look tall. You may be Dramatic Type in Kibbe body types style system.
Hallo, Veronika👋🏼Now I am working on your Salty days sweater😀👍Just finished the second sleeve 🎉 And I want to remind you that maybe your forgot to release the pattern for this Ganny inspired yellow sweater with short sleeves? I think many girls like it. I definitely will be happy to knit this one🫶❤️ maybe with borsted alpaca held two strands together.
Love your videos! I'm currently working on camisole n5, trying to figure out the double knitted edges as I have never done them before. I just finished a drops top that had a fun lace pattern on the front, and started a granny squares top, and I have two sweaters on hold, waiting for fall and cooler temperatures to work on them. Those are all my works in progress but for me its already too much, I usually modify the original patterns to suit me and if I have more WIPs all the numbers in my head mix
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I love how honest you are about your mistakes and learning curves, it really inspires me to keep going with my knitting journey!
My mom os 100% a monogamous knitter. To top that, she never tinks, never froggs, never makes more than a quarter row mistake she might have to remake. I, on the other hand, have 4 or so projects at a time. I have frogged, tinke, cut, kitchener a whole top to bottom, a car project (socks), etc.
We r all different, but we love the art!😍
I appreciate that professional knitters such as yourself also have dozens of projects going at once. It makes me feel very validated in my project variety and trust that things will get done, and even if they don't it's just important that they gave me joy while I worked on them! 💙
Love the videos. Would putting grosgrain ribbon on the opening for your zipper, help withe the rippled effect of the zipper. When sewing zippers to a stretchy material, I have to make sure the fabric does not stretch, as the zipper will not and cause waves. Just a thought. But the sweater is beautiful
Your “48 hr” top turned out fabulous! I will watch for the pattern❤️ and can’t wait for your book. I’m working on my very first sweater. I only ever have one knitting project going or I’d never finish 😊 I do have crochet projects I do along with knitting though!
Rose, What sweater pattern? are you using
Rose, I admire your knitting discipline. I am a polyamorous knitter. I have 6 projects on my needles now. I work on them in a rotation to make sure that I will finish them. 😊
@@blackgirlsknitpurl4534 it’s probably just because I’m newer and it takes so long❤️
@@novaconetta1577 a pattern called Little LuLu
@@posies_yarnworks ❤️ I started knitting in earnest 6 months ago. I like having variety in my projects. I usually have some shorter-term projects - like socks - on my needles along like shawls. I also am knitting my first sweater.
I thought I was the only one that had a lot of projects going at once. I am working on an Irish Lace knit blouse, a crocheted skirt, a bathing suit, a reproduction of a dress from the 1700's, another Irish lace purse and hat; I am like you. I buy 10 to 20 skeins of yarn at a time and store it all in plastic storage containers that weigh 30 pounds each. Ideas for different projects keep occurring to me. My husband to be told me that if we ever separate, he will give me full custody of all the yarn in the house. Haha
I’m so happy I’m not the only one who has 20 projects going at once 😂🙌🏻💖 I’m also working on my very first cable sweater and I can’t even believe how beautiful it is. It was a challenge at first, but ripping it out a few times and starting over taught me what not to do and I’m enjoying it, finally.
This video reminded me of my mid twenties when I wore many pastel colors.... I’m more into jewel tones or natural earth tones now. Funny how colors bring in memories from our past. Inspiring content. 😊 your energy is contagious ❤
I love the confetti sweater! You can always unravel the sweater and use that adorable yarn elsewhere
If I get a choice, I'm a monogamous knitter- having multiple projects running stresses me out! I just finished a period of multiple projects, and it is SUCH a relief to be back to just one! (Well, two if you count the one that I can't work on until I figure out the ran-out-of-a-limited-run-color issue.) I don't know how you manage to keep them all straight, and, more importantly, get them all DONE. Goodness knows, I end up adding SO MUCH TIME to all of my projects, especially the larger ones, when I do. Regardless, my current project is a prayer shawl with a lace border that will be going to my aunt to help get her through her battle with cancer. It's a very lovely shawl... and I've been working on it since June, in no small part because I've had multiple other projects to work on instead of focusing on it.
I'm knitting the 2nd sock of my first pair and knitting the first time in general and watching this makes me so excited for future projects 😊
I'm one of those knitters who knits only one thing at a time! It the ~anxiety~ and guilt that does it for me lol. I wish I let myself have the freedom to let works in progress sit, it seems more fun!
I love how you've stored your yarn on a shelf. I will definitely use this idea!
I'd need about 6 of those bookcases lol
Hi Kika, I love your knitting videos. I'm not a knitter 😒 but I still like to watch them. I keep thinking I'm going to give it a go. Your sweaters are beautiful. I do crochet and I was so excited to see your beach bag and I'm looking forward to the pattern and tutorial!!
15:40 OMG, I’d love this oversized sweater!!! I see myself wearing it in autumn or spring with a longsleeved cotton shirt underneath. ❤️
I always have many projects at the same time and I love it. I can work according to my mood or even I change techniques so my hands don't hurt. I love your videos so much! You are so honest and we all go through these moments! You are such an inspiration! Thank you
Hi I am working on a crochet chair set from an August 1959 work basket magazine. I love knitting and crocheting vintage patterns.😊
The one you're knitting in color rose water is absolutely beautiful, love the blue 💙🧶🔵 ones.
Oh gosh, I'm ready to start another project. Glad to see you have so many going! I have 7 right now. Your videos are inspirational and I love how you explain your creative process with your items.....Vicki
Wow! That's a lot of projects. I have one other that I set down months ago when I got frustrated...now I'm starting the same sweater in a different yarn. It's beautiful.
I love to see all your projects. Eventhough i myself am a monogamist knitter. Im working on a raglan sweater in a rust colour. For me having only 1 project is really relaxing. I think its because im autistic that for me doing 1 thing the whole time is very nice and relaxing.
Love your videos - I like to have you in the background as I knit. I am very much at the beginning stages, hope to one day have your patience even if not the amazing level of skill! Thanks for all the effort you put into your vids!
I love the rose water pink colors, sometimes it’s called millennial pink in the US ( soft muted pink with warm brown undertones, not the older dusty rose kind of vintage pink, a bit more modern but still very soft and feminine. It’s so amazing that you can enjoy summer knitting there outside by the water.
My ‘project’ is to learn to knit continental instead of English. I don’t even do that by throwing the yarn with my index finger, I move my whole hand. I’ve wanted to learn continental to knit faster. (I learned at maybe 7 hrs old how to knit like I do now and I’m almost 67!) I have not knit loads over the years but have gotten excited about it lately. As I have searched You-tube I found the Norwegian style and OH MY GOODNESS, it has clicked with me! The whole trick being not weaving the yarn thru fingers, just holding finger flat along the left needle and picking from there. (That weaving the yarn through my fingers is why I could never do it previously) I’m so excited..it has been tricky to learn the purl because I was twisting it and it took me about 3 hours to figure what I was doing wrong. Now I’m just practicing to get my tension where I like it. I enjoy your channel so much and I am inspired to really get going soon on a solid project only knit my new found way.
Monogamous knitter here ☝️ at some point i had one big project and two really tiny ones (hats) and i was going insane knowing there was so much to finish.
Wow, such beautiful sweaters. I have 3 blankets in progress. I have never knitted any clothes, other than a scarf. I crochet more than I knit. I can never figure out how to correct my mistakes in knitting. I actually go to Jo-Ann's, a USA craft store, and ask them to fix my mistakes. 😂🤣 Thanks for sharing!! 😁🥰🤗
Navy and white, also tan or rust and white
for the Lola top ...
You are definitely a Master Creative Artist❤
I am totally blown away with your Creations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ❤
See you later😊
Please frog the confetti sweater and use the WAK wool to knit up something else Kika! It would be such a pity if you won’t enjoy those heavenly speckles in a garment 😮
Ooh! Just in time to keep the inspiration going for my first sweater knit!
But oh yeah I have a metric load of projects!
As always, I’m inspired by your projects. I LOVE the Lola top and look forward to the pattern! I’ve been knitting for almost 2 years and still consider my self very much a beginner, so I generally stick with 1 project at a time because Multiple projects would definitely overwhelm my brain! Appreciate all you do and thank you very much for sharing your knitting ups and downs
I started the DingleyDell tee by Isobel Kraemer, have to block and seam hubby's cardigan, see the pieces of a Tunisian blanket together and finish a crocheted bag. So, yeah, I have a few things on the go, but also have a dress design in mind for my granddaughters. 😁
I have not knit in two months, but I just finished 6 crochet market bags! I’m so happy about that. I still have various wips but I started a kitchen towel. I love cotton yarn as well even though it’s rough on my hands. I love all your sweaters and I’m buying your book when it’s released!
Love your channel!! You’re so inspirational and your energy is contagious. I knit socks mostly, and would love to see you do more crochet sweaters. Lately, I’ve been so into crochet.
I'm so excited to see the vest version!
Thank you for another wonderful video to knit along with 🥰
I'm a sort of monogamous knitter, because I like to finished projects. If I have too many things going on at the same time I'm afraid nothing would get finished and I will lose interest.But there are exceptions, like when I knit a sweater on very fine needles... Then I usually knit one to two smaller projects in between, just to get something finished before continuing on the larger project. But I do plan several new projects at the same time, dream and ponder on how I want it to look like.
Currently I'm knitting on a bunad shawl (almost done), and I am also working on finally finishing a two year old pullover, before I start on a new one that is waiting for me :D
I really liked the fun colors of your zipper sweater.
I love the blue børstet alpakka sweater you're working on!! Slits in the ribbing of sweaters are so nice because otherwise the ribbing feels so constricting around your hips.
Love your projects. I too get into a cast-on, start moods and the WIPs then remain idle and I can too frequently forget what size needles or my original idea. I found that if I put them in a project bag there is more of a chance that they continue. I hardly ever use-patterns from others most are all originals. So buy yourself a bunch of inexpensive canvas bags.
You make me feel so so so much better. I have several projects on the go. Really good at being inspired and getting started but maintenance of the enthusiasm is not so constant.
I actually inherited a project, a punch wool rug (bunnies on the hillside) that my mother started. She was working on it around the time I was born…my babies are in their 40s and 50s. So I guess we can call it long-term, don’t you think?!
I happened upon your TH-cam site by serendipitous accident on Friday and have been binge watching over the weekend. Loved your wedding dress.
I love the one you are wearing lease make a pattern I too have 2 project partially done the Ranuculus another need to finished the sleeves right now I’m knitting your Love Letter . I just check my stash and realized I’ve so much gorgeous mohair yarn ,you garter. Stitches mohair inspired me to make one. I think you are brilliant.😊
Please do a follow up because it would be so nice to see your projects being finished or just to watch them grow.🌱
I'm working on a pretty complicated knit, a Cocoknits Eva Cardigan in a fancy expensive yarn and making good progress but THEN I got the strongest urge to make a Sunday Brunch Sweater! It's such a good 2nd project to have going. It's in Berroco Ultra Alpaca, so nice! Thanks to this video I stopped feeling guilty about starting it 😄
Kika, you are an inspiration! I have been locked into the single project mindset, feeling like I must finish one before I start another but you have freed me!! Lol
I am going to start a new project today..and maybe even work on the cotton tee that is plaguing me with its stockinette stitch boredom...so so many rows of it. Can't wait for your book😊
TIP: Instead of using three balls/skeins together you can use just one at a time. My favorite video is "Creating Bulky Yarn from One Light Weight Skein" by Briana K. A short, easy to follow video on how to size up your yarn from just one ball/skein.
Just found your chanel i absolutely love it
You are amazing I have knitted as a child I've learned in Poland being 14 but then move to us was very busy with life and knitted here and there but now my kids are growing up and I'm going back into knitting and your videos your style your background thank you for being you
I really like the zipper sweater! I'd love to knit something similar in the future! I hope you revisit this project one day and improve it so you would be satisfied with it and could make a pattern ;) I also adore this sprinkles of color on the meri wool
Hyvää juhannusta! Happy midsummer everyone! I just continued something that's been on hold a couple of years, in thick cotton.
I always have several projects on the go. Always a patch based blanket or throw, always at least one sweater or cardigan and then various small projects. At the moment they are a scarf for my husband (first item he's ever asked for) but I've run out of yarn and am awaiting new stock, and a soft toy for my cousin's baby. Toys are fun to make and always good for a bit of variety.
BTW I like your "failure" very much. I would remove the zip and knit a constrasting placket to make it a button up sweater.
Oh and BTW I never make summer tops as, once it gets hot enough here to wear strappy tops it's too hot for knitwear (even cotton).
Loved this video Kika! 💕
I've started to crochet lately & can't wait for the bag tutorial! 😍 I just finished a crop top today and I want to make matching shorts for it, with pockets!!! 😍😍😍 So far I've made four clothing pieces and two of them have failed 🙈
Also looking forward for your book, I love the look of knitted sweaters and probably will want to start making my own soon 🥰
We had to learn knitting and crocheting in school and I was so bad at it, mostly because I'm left handed 🙈 and your videos have inspired me a lot ❤️
So many lovely projects, you have a fervent, creative mind! I adore the Lola top and can't wait for the pattern!!!
Ohhhhhhhh you need to write up the pink cotton cable sweater one!!!!!! It’s so lovely and different too
I love your knitting videos so much! I can always tell that so much work goes into your videos and everything you make. Can't wait for the book to come out 🥰
Ha e been binge watching your vids since TH-cam recommended your channel to me.
Love that you're also knitting in 100% cotton. I feel that in some parts of the knitting community there's a certain snobbery around cotton not being a "good" choice
The Lola top looks great- can't wait for the pattern. I only really started knitting again in March (and I was pretty much just a scarf person prior to that point!). I have 3 projects on the go currently. The first I started in March, and is a complicated aran cable cardigan. I've completed the back, which was just moss stitch, but now the front of the cardigan is multiple cables and takes much longer. I can only work on it when I am really awake! The next is the Sunday Brunch Sweater in Drops Wish Sea Green. It's so soft and quick to knit up. I just have the sleeves and collar to go, but I only have 3 skeins left and am worried I will run out. The third project I started last week and is the Ooh Lala top. I'm making it in Drops Safran in colour Lavender, but I've only finished about 10cm of the body so far as I'm quite slow.
Your knitting is just beautiful. I love that brioche sweater; perhaps changing the zipper to a soft colour will make it less noticeable and you will wear it all the time! And I love hand stitching in zippers (which I've done on sewing projects very successfully) when I'm dealing with slippery material.
could you do a video on how to find good yarn? obviously I'm sure you have your recommendations for Finnish brands but also would be helpful just to talk about what kinds of yarn you would recommend for projects (i.e. cotton for summer items), how to find decent retailers, what to look for to get the best natural fibres etc
I am so glad I found your channel
You are such a happy girl
Thank you for sharing
Good luck
Ah, blocking did help to even out the stitches on the lemon gansi . I also found Its hard to make them even on big needles.
I love so much all your videos ! Your enthusiasm is contagious and each time I watch your videos I want to knit
Cio! Beautiful video love your background music and the multiple projects. I also have those with lose ends to finally finish up and then to start a blanket to whittle away more of that nice vintage thrift store yarn stash. I have a project bag just needing a handle a colorful cotton neck bandanna some socks and a few baby items. Then next to convert a pattern from another language to make amigurimi Pugs!!! I want to go on a few nice yarn shop destination and get out for excerised with my fun and joyful, Pug (Support Service Animal). I Love Fibre Festivals too to get out and browse and a dream knitting and crocheting cruise, woohoo!!
Love the video! I used to have 2 wips and a sock, but now I think I'm also in the mood for starting new things all the time. 😅 Luckily I don't have many cables for my needles. I have 7 wips! I'm making a crochet cardigan and curtains, and for the knitted wips a cotton tank top, a cotton tshirt, a sock, a lace sweater and a mohair cardigan. For the last one, I got the inspiration to do it when I saw that you were making the lavander sweater 🥰
Just a suggestion about multiple yarns (use small bags for each skein 😍)
Knitting the Knitting for Olive Bellis rib sweater. Its really fun. Also two pairs of socks.
Actually only knitting on one project right now; a Sommer Ella solo from Le Knit. But I have a few projects in mind for my summer vacation. Then I might be knitting on more projects at the same time.
I am working on the Daily Pullover by Purl Soho. I have a pair of socks on the needles as well but I’m only working on the sweater because I am anxious to finish as it’s my first sweater! Thank you for your channel. I look forward to your book!
The newest sweater is lovely. I'm doing a sock knit along, working on your Sunday Brunch sweater, and processing my quilt fabric scraps.
Thank you for this video. So I am not the only person with multiple projects.. At this time I am knitting a sweater in ice blue with White, and crochetting a Baby blanket, a knitted cardigan that is on hold because I have to figger out the pattern ...🤔 my shawls are ready... in the meantime I love to watch your videos and get so many ideas for making...
I love your 48 hour challenge sweater! I can't wait for a pattern! Beautiful beautiful WIPs! All the best, Kimberly
I missed u during ur book phase. Looking forward to ur weekly vids. I think the word u were searching is "challenged". U get bored very easily (which is normal for designers). I like ur patterns because they seem easy/easier for an advanced beginner knitter. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, I also have different projects to finish. I call them craving for a variation its hard to stick with one project. Thank you for this video.
I am trying to be mostly a monogamous knitter, but I know what I knit next! I am working now on a cumulus tee and I have a pair of sock for when I am in the train (U bahn as I am living in Munich , Germany;-) ) but I have all the yarn for the June camisole an other cumulus tee, a sunday sweater that are the next on my list.... But I try to bbe strict and have on the needle only one project and a pair of sock at the time to finish them.....
Another awesome video! I feel so guilty about the multiple projects and try to make myself finish at least one per week. I have 5 knit WIPS and 2 crochet blankets. Hopefully, I will finish one this weekend. Thank you for sharing 🥰
Beautiful works in progress! Thank you for sharing.
Here is my tip when working with multiple strands of yarn held together: cake them up! Create a new "ball" with all the strands combined. This reduces the knots and time wasted untangling the mess!
It might be a little more prep time but it definitely makes the knitting or chrocheting portion of the project a lot more pleasant :)
Det är så härligt att lyssna på dig!
Jag har också ofta många projekt igång. Jag gillar att bara kunna "sticka på" på möten och liknande. Så ofta startar jag upp något nytt, när jag behöver börja tänka i mina skapelser. :P
Hello, I’m working now on sweater, sock and baby hat for knitting and I crochet shopping bag. I have to have always few projects- I can’t hav e only one is too boring. Thanks for beautiful podcast
Love all your sweaters especially the pretty blue one and the blush pink one. I am working on a pair of light pink shortie socks and also on sleeve island on my Ranunculus sweater. It’s so hot here in Texas I have been working on cross stitch projects also. Stay cool and have a great week!!
Hi, Kika! I loved seeing how many projects you have! It's inspiring! To answer your question: most of the times I only work on one project cos knitting is just a hobby for me and if I start more than one, it will take longer to finish them. But I do understand: I often read more than one book at the same time, sometimes 3 or 4 - I guess it's similar with knitting:).
Lemon Puff. So clever. ❤
I ❤️ how colorful your knits and yarn stash is 🙂 I’m currently finishing Raspberry Kiss Jumper by Drops design with a bit modified design (and different 🧶). I have 4 other projects on my needles but most of them are waiting on colder weather to be picked up again. Terveisiä Tallinnasta! 🎈
Love the colour of the pink cardigan you're working on! Currently I have two wips: a white/purple/pink Oslo hat mohair edition by PetiteKnit and a yellow cumulus tee by PetiteKnit. 😊
I love your videos so so much. Always enjoy knitting along with you! I had a Harry Potter knitting book for my Birthday so I'm knitting a Cornish Pixie stuffed animal and a Fantastic Beasts scarf and then I'm also knitting a cute cardigan in fine mohair.
You were able to do so much crochet in one day, incredible! Even after a few years now I still feel so slow 😅
It's so funny, I usually finish a sewing project but something happens when I knit or crochet, I get restless and end up with so many projects Ive forgotten where I was with them and mañana, mañana 🙄😂
Mono knitter here 🙋🏻♀️ For me it's too hard to knit multiple works same time. I tend to write way too bad notes of what i'm doing and forget where i was if i switch projects. Plus i just like to finish my projects fast 😄
Could you take the zipper out of your confetti sweater and use some type of clips or frog buttons so that you could like the sweater and use it? Like the nordic style hooks?
Love love this ganni inspired sweater. Please make the pattern!
Love your colour choices, the light purple especially! I’d love to see more WIP check in videos like this in the future. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Sleeve island. So relatable. That and hoods.....😬😬😬😬 Loving your work!x
I am extremely exited for your knitting book, I will definitely buy it!!! Thank you so much for posting amazing videos!!!
Your videos always make me so happy! I just love to see your knitting and I'm definitely waiting for your book because you inspire me so and your designs are amazing. I'm also a knitter with lots of projects on my needles so I don't get bored and have a variety to choose from when I'm on the go. Hugs from Texas!!
I just finished my first knit sweater! My current ongoing projects are crochet granny square tote bag, crochet bucket bag and thinking to cast on knit baby kimono sweater 🤍
Wow, so viel Neues! Ich bin gespannt, das meine Wolle nicht reicht ist mir auch schon passiert.💐🙋♀️🤷🏼♀️
KikaI love all your design I bought several of your Lacey pattern I live in an island so I used all in cotton yarn. I love your latest red cardigan when will the pattern be ready for purchase.I would like to buy many more of your patterns. It the new line are all too big for me if only know how to convert to smaller neckline. Waiting for your 2nd book.
Loved this video with all your projects going at the same time!!
I have never thought of piling on the skeins of mohair but I might switch some now!!!
I really enjoy your creative energy!!
Dear Kika, I like your videos very much. They're lovely, funny and also include true femininity and wisdom. It is interesting to watch how your works look on you. It happens that you look tall. You may be Dramatic Type in Kibbe body types style system.
Love the navy tank with the strips.
Looking forward to your book. I'm working on a cotton lavender tank top.
Oh wow Kutovakika! I am excited to wait for this pattern!!! :) Plus your book :)
Hallo, Veronika👋🏼Now I am working on your Salty days sweater😀👍Just finished the second sleeve 🎉 And I want to remind you that maybe your forgot to release the pattern for this Ganny inspired yellow sweater with short sleeves? I think many girls like it. I definitely will be happy to knit this one🫶❤️ maybe with borsted alpaca held two strands together.
Love your videos! I'm currently working on camisole n5, trying to figure out the double knitted edges as I have never done them before. I just finished a drops top that had a fun lace pattern on the front, and started a granny squares top, and I have two sweaters on hold, waiting for fall and cooler temperatures to work on them. Those are all my works in progress but for me its already too much, I usually modify the original patterns to suit me and if I have more WIPs all the numbers in my head mix