The Love Letter Top Tutorial - How To Knit Lace

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Welcome to this full step-by-step lace knitting tutorial of the Love Letter Top 💌
In this video I'm showing you every stitch you need to know to knit the Love Letter Top, or, if you're curious about how to knit lace, this video will show you exactly how.
Use the chapter features below 👇
2:48 1.YARN SUGGESTIONS
4:52 2.GAUGE
7:29 3.WORKFLOW
9:12 4.UPPER BACK
12:01 Chart A1
14:33 Yarn over
15:23 Slip 1, k2tog, pull slipped stitch over k2tog
21:18 Chart A2
22:25 M1L = make one left
24:25 K2tog = knit two together
25:08 Ssk = slip, slip, knit
27:24 M1R = make one right
28:52 Ssp = slip, slip, purl
30:20 P2tog = purl two together
32:47 Chart A3
34:06 M1Lp= make one left purl
35:57 M1Rp = make one right purl
37:22 Twisted stitch on WS (RS: K1tbl = knit one through back loop, WS: purl through back loop)
39:57 Twisted stitch on RS (RS: K1tbl = knit one through back loop, WS: purl through back loop)
42:54 Bobble
47:55 5.THE UPPER FRONT
48:10 THE LEFT FRONT
50:21 Chart B1
52:00 THE RIGHT FRONT
52:48 Chart B2
52:51 6. JOING THE LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER FRONT
54:55 7. THE BODY
57:10 Chart C
58:56 Special symbol: Increase 1 to 5 sts
01:00:33 P tbl = purl through back loop
01:01:33 8. I-CORD BINF ODD EDGES & FINISHING
01:09:51 Final result and tips
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  • @user-er7ps7rj6s
    @user-er7ps7rj6s10 ай бұрын

    You are so smart to have a tutorial for your designs for newer knitters. It allows us to have courage to knit something beyond our skill level!

  • @claire5648
    @claire564810 ай бұрын

    The first video I saw of yours was the one of your wedding dress! I was hooked by your immense talent and I am so grateful you share it with us! Thank you!!

  • @hollowillow
    @hollowillow10 ай бұрын

    I'm a crocheter that's starting to get more serious about knitting, I feel like this is a masterclass on knitting stitches!! Such a beautiful top, I'd love to make it cropped 😍

  • @milabulic
    @milabulic5 ай бұрын

    I am a new knitter and made one of your tops after purchasing the pattern. I practiced with an inexpensive yarn and larger needles in order to practice the techniques. I love this top, so I bought the pattern and I will practice, practice, practice, before using the yarn for the real thing.

  • @katarinazonjic3960
    @katarinazonjic396010 ай бұрын

    Oh my God, thank you for this! Crocheting lace is easy but knitting it is so hard since there are so very few good tutorials on it. Just what I needed, God bless you 💖.

  • @chica7144

    @chica7144

    10 ай бұрын

    I can say from experience: it's not as hard as it looks! The hardest thing about knitting lace is that you need to concentrate a bit more when knitting this. All the special stitches are very feasible and if you don't understand one or the terms confuse you: there are so many resources online! I learned everything from youtube and I actually made this Love Letter Top (I got to test it) and it looks so nice ☺

  • @monikaschwaab3098

    @monikaschwaab3098

    10 ай бұрын

    Das Top gefällt mir gut, aber wie das Stricken im tutorial gezeigt wird, finde ich furchtbar und sieht auch sehr umständlich aus. Muster zu stricken erfordert einfach Konzentration, mehr nicht!

  • @windyrainStorm

    @windyrainStorm

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi, i want to start learning too and I am overwhelmed how to begin. Any youtube videos you can recommend for beginners? ​@@chica7144

  • @luciebourget1142
    @luciebourget114210 ай бұрын

    Hello, I am not a knitter, but a crocheter... However, I love watching each of your videos and it would even make me want to try swapping my hook for needles. Good continuation to you and thank you !!!

  • @star37021
    @star3702110 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful. I was attacked by my cat a couple of days ago and I can't do anything with my right hand but lay around. I've been watching your tutorial. Planning on making this just as soon as I can use my hand again. I just love this.

  • @zamidiaz07

    @zamidiaz07

    6 ай бұрын

    Omg, What did your cat do to you? And why? :( Are you okay now?

  • @PatD-user-td7xh2ms2z

    @PatD-user-td7xh2ms2z

    Ай бұрын

    Prayers❤

  • @lindahenderson1301
    @lindahenderson130110 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful gift of knitting this fabulous top!! You are appreciated, Ms. Lady ❤

  • @barbarapurcell7296
    @barbarapurcell729610 ай бұрын

    Your tutorials are greatly appreciated!!! Always something to learn. Thank you

  • @bluejay5531
    @bluejay553110 ай бұрын

    I rarely comment but I always think how friendly and cute you are and what a lovely energy you have, Kika. 🌸🌺

  • @Kutovakika

    @Kutovakika

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you so much ☺️🥰

  • @stephanusaxnanda7530
    @stephanusaxnanda753010 ай бұрын

    @Kutovakika I think there is an error in the gauge explanation around minute 6:39. You mentioned your gauge is 20 st for 4 in. You then mentioned if someone got 22 st instead of 20, that means they knit looser. And you also mentioned if they got 18 that means they knit tighter than you. I think it is the other way around. If they got 22 st instead of 20, that means they knit tighter than you. Vice versa with the 18 st. Just want to make sure newer knitters are not confused from the explanation in the video about gauge. Gauge is important.

  • @brunellacarlberg6222

    @brunellacarlberg6222

    Ай бұрын

    I noticed the same thing.

  • @bejai1962
    @bejai19624 ай бұрын

    I love knitting lace but this looks challenging, which is why I bought it! I’m hoping to surprise my DIL with this beautiful top for her birthday in July… or whenever I finish, if it takes longer. Very happy to have your video for support. ❤

  • @VAHelix
    @VAHelix10 ай бұрын

    I was looking for a gift for one of my daughters. This is perfect. I have knit lace, but not a full garment. This is beautiful! ❤❤❤

  • @icebow2005
    @icebow200510 ай бұрын

    This is so beautiful. Would you consider a variation for us ladies who need a bit more coverage for the arms. Maybe a cap sleeve?

  • @terryhuffaker3615

    @terryhuffaker3615

    Ай бұрын

    Make the original pattern for a daughter or niece and then you can make a larger size with your own personally designed cap sleeves. Asking a designer to create a pattern for your own specific needs will not pay the designer for the hours she will need to put into into your personal request.

  • @celizelaine
    @celizelaine10 ай бұрын

    I think the gauge goes the other way around... if my sample has more stitches per 10cm I should use a bigger needle. Sorry to be pointing that out... Your work is the BEST and I love everything you knit! I bought some of your patterns and they are perfect. Congrats! Keep it up! You are creating a better world with your art!

  • @sarahjanewheatley5472

    @sarahjanewheatley5472

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, I agree with you. If you have more stitches in your gauge sample it means that you knit tighter than the recommended gauge and should therefore go up a needle size.

  • @maru9330
    @maru93308 ай бұрын

    I've knitted over 20 years now and I stumbled upon this video. It immediately hooked me and I have never seen such a beautiful knitted lace top 😍 I just bought your pattern and I look forward to this project! Your videos sparkle of joy and inspired me to try out some new things! (I never tried that much lace before haha) I love the design knits of your sweaters and I can't wait for your book "Knit this"! 😁

  • @SylviaW2022
    @SylviaW202210 ай бұрын

    You are now my #1 designer! I just started knitting to patterns in 2022. I'm obsessed with your designs. I literally am just finishing you Sailor Swift Top, I started the StripeHype dress but it's too big (I joined in the round, tried it on, and it's too big - but I haven't frogged it yet), I started the StripeHype Sweater instead, and now I want to knit THIS. Just gorgeous. Buying it now, but will TRY to be patient and finish the other 2 first. I've never used a chart to knit, but this tutorial gave me the confidence to give it a try. Huge thanks to all the time, effort and work you put into making the tutorial for all of us newbies ;-)

  • @aleverzurumlu8740
    @aleverzurumlu874010 ай бұрын

    I was looking forward to it. Your designs are impressive. Following you a couple of months but this will be my first top with you:) Keep going, love from Turkey 🌸

  • @jem7830
    @jem783010 ай бұрын

    This is so stunning, can't wait to make it for Summer! ❤

  • @isabellemeunier9486
    @isabellemeunier948610 ай бұрын

    Love this top! Very clear and detailled tutorial! Absolutely love all your content! 😊

  • @alexidevereaux5274
    @alexidevereaux527410 ай бұрын

    Love love love this.

  • @jarabotelho5275
    @jarabotelho527510 ай бұрын

    Girl, this top is everything! 🙌🏽

  • @inkerimoisio3464
    @inkerimoisio346410 ай бұрын

    This top is a piece of art! ❤️

  • @dmcgw2
    @dmcgw24 ай бұрын

    What a super cute top!! Thank you for this tutorial!

  • @mmemumu4604
    @mmemumu460410 ай бұрын

    Wow... Love your technic for the bobble.... thank youuu Kika... love this!!!

  • @crochetlovemelbourne
    @crochetlovemelbourne10 ай бұрын

    What a stunning pattern! I saw this on Ravelry and love your pattern and your video! Thanks!! 💕

  • @lindahenderson1301
    @lindahenderson130110 ай бұрын

    Definitely making this!❤

  • @terryhuffaker3615
    @terryhuffaker3615Ай бұрын

    Fantastic. Thank you SO much for the row by row tutorial!

  • @ravenbelote1801
    @ravenbelote180110 ай бұрын

    Love this top. Thank you for all your hard work. ❤

  • @purenatures4755
    @purenatures475510 ай бұрын

    Love love love this gorgeous top. I absolutely love the heart shapes and the lace work is stunning and romantic. Another spectacular creation ❤❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @BeverlySampson
    @BeverlySampson10 ай бұрын

    I had no idea I wanted to knit lace…till you made me see it! Thank you so much. 2 sweaters to finish. This will be next up.

  • @elianareis6762
    @elianareis67629 ай бұрын

    This is so gorgeous ❤. Thank you so much for your kindness in sharing. God bless you 🙏

  • @needleworkismylife2845
    @needleworkismylife284510 ай бұрын

    Чудова робота,ви супер молодець🫶👏🥰

  • @karenombler5629
    @karenombler562910 ай бұрын

    I love the hearts 💕

  • @Tania-fd6nx
    @Tania-fd6nx10 ай бұрын

    Какая красота! Всех благ Вам и удачи, Кика. Берегите себя ❤️.

  • @dianahaynwilliams
    @dianahaynwilliams10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. I love all of your patterns, you are a very talented designer. And thank you for the great tutorials, they really help when knitting one of your patterns. This would also be lovely as a short sleeve top (hint hint).

  • @charlotteh.thorbjornsen
    @charlotteh.thorbjornsen10 ай бұрын

    Love, love, LOVE this gorgeous top ❤ Thank you for a marvellous tutorial; of course, I will try to knit this! I need to bye your pattern and yarn immediately; I can't wait to start this project! Much love to you, dear Kika 🧶

  • @bm606
    @bm6069 ай бұрын

    How fantastic are those tutorials! Thank you so much! I have done lots of bobbles, but this technique is the best by far!!! 😘

  • @sandras2479
    @sandras247910 ай бұрын

    Thank you soo much for this amazing tutorial! You are a wonderful teacher.

  • @cheryllfarmer2975
    @cheryllfarmer297510 ай бұрын

    Absolutely stunning, Kika 🥰 thank you 💖

  • @Kutovakika

    @Kutovakika

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!ä 💕

  • @cindaladahling1706
    @cindaladahling170610 ай бұрын

    I LOVE this! 😍

  • @fanofknitting
    @fanofknitting10 ай бұрын

    This top is amazing!!!

  • @MyRedPoppy
    @MyRedPoppy10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I really enjoy the fact you have the tutorials for your designs. if more designers did this, they'd sell more patterns.

  • @erikatorres8117
    @erikatorres81174 ай бұрын

    Beautiful, Beautiful top!! I love it so much!! I will definitely make it 😊

  • @viviankeh441
    @viviankeh4412 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's such a comfort to know that if I get stuck on this pattern, I can refer to this video. I'm half-way through this project and am really enjoying it - I plan to knit more as important gifts for loved ones.

  • @jean-jn3nq
    @jean-jn3nq10 ай бұрын

    You are such a breath of fresh air and an amazing instructor!!! Thanks so much for this beautiful pattern and tutorial 👏😊👏

  • @lucyandlily4197
    @lucyandlily419710 ай бұрын

    That is so beautiful!

  • @lenchen6767
    @lenchen6767Ай бұрын

    Sooooo wunderschön! Vielen Dank ❤

  • @patiharville8210
    @patiharville821010 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’m going to make it. You are so sweet! ❤❤❤

  • @CounselorSue
    @CounselorSue10 ай бұрын

    I’m only 20 minutes into the video and I had to buy the pattern, which I did, and I started right in. I have been teaching myself how to knit lace and this top is so beautiful and enticing, I just had to start right in. Having the tutorial and the pattern to follow along is great. Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @andreabush1742
    @andreabush174210 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @manonc1888
    @manonc188810 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, what a gift this tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching us how to tackle your wonderful pattern. Adding this one in my cart for sure.l! ..thank you❤

  • @elliegreen872
    @elliegreen87210 ай бұрын

    Everyone has said what I wanted to say, this is just beautifully done, thanks 😊

  • @debbiegreenstreet1307
    @debbiegreenstreet130710 ай бұрын

    Just love to watch you knit. From uk. I know and knitting Continental and find it so much easier. Just love your work. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @christianepernod6676
    @christianepernod667610 ай бұрын

    Un grand merci de France pour ce magnifique ouvrage et l'enthousiasme partagé dans cette vidéo !!!

  • @annmariemurphy2442
    @annmariemurphy244210 ай бұрын

    Looks beautiful ❤

  • @Kutovakika

    @Kutovakika

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @shettikkawoods3248
    @shettikkawoods324810 ай бұрын

    I’m doing this while watching, yes, plus writing ✍️ the stitch pattern alongas i knit 🧶. Looking good. Thank you 😊 plus, crocheting 🧶 a two hexagon cardigan, and knitting 🧶 socks 🧦. Filling weekend 😃🌸🌻❤️🌞🌷🌹🌺

  • @user-bd8do9kn5e
    @user-bd8do9kn5e10 ай бұрын

    Wow, what a beautiful top you designed! I'm in love!!! Thank you, Kika))

  • @SamanthaVoce
    @SamanthaVoce10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!!! ❤

  • @lorrainewalker9426
    @lorrainewalker942610 ай бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous,thanks for the tutorial,this will definitely be added to my ‘to do’ list. You are my favourite designer, your patterns are always so beautiful ❤❤xx

  • @Practically_Inspired
    @Practically_Inspired10 ай бұрын

    This is a beautiful top and such a helpful tutorial!

  • @gigiaustin5854
    @gigiaustin585410 ай бұрын

    Great tutorial. So precise.❤

  • @this_skipper_knits959
    @this_skipper_knits95910 ай бұрын

    I just completed your sailor swift top, it was wonderful. Thank you! Am looking forward to trying the love letter too, it's lovely 💟

  • @aroundtheworldfibers
    @aroundtheworldfibers10 ай бұрын

    Your tutorials are wonderful for any knitter, whether novice or experienced and your designs are really lovely. I really like the way you create the I-Cord edge. I've not seen a version like this before. I do like how this lies very flat. I will have to see if I can squeeze this top into my rather long list of projects. Your Artic Light sweater is also on my list too! ☺

  • @MikiCrespo
    @MikiCrespo10 ай бұрын

    Stunning looking for the pattern right away 🩶🤍🩷

  • @AgoTN158
    @AgoTN15810 ай бұрын

    An other super-clear tutorial! I started knitting thanks to your Lola top tutorial, I’m now DESPERATELY waiting for a tutorial on the Wishbone sweater

  • @leylamoossavi
    @leylamoossavi10 ай бұрын

    Excellent teaching of lace concept. Beautiful top.

  • @knidoll
    @knidoll10 ай бұрын

    Bravo it looks stunning ❤❤

  • @Ophieknits
    @Ophieknits9 ай бұрын

    I am so very grateful for you and this beautiful pattern. I have been so afraid of lace knitting and you have made it easy and accessible. I have officially fallen in LOVE with lace! I will be finishing it up this week and I can’t wait to wear it in the last few weeks of warm weather. It is a gorgeous pattern and I know I will make another for next summer. Thank you sooo much!

  • @verleell4904
    @verleell49042 ай бұрын

    Love the top and your explanation

  • @asulisa9312
    @asulisa931210 ай бұрын

    wow kika your hair looks great!!! thanks for a wonderfully informative video 💕

  • @justpeachels
    @justpeachels10 ай бұрын

    amazing tutorial!!!! i've already tried a few of these stitches in other patterns but it doesn't seem overwhelmingly difficult anymore!! thank you for making this video

  • @zohremehmetoglou5399
    @zohremehmetoglou539910 ай бұрын

    I am so thankfull , God bless you ! This is a video what I just need for my new project!😊

  • @sarahracha
    @sarahracha7 ай бұрын

    I have learned so much from you. Thanks ❤

  • @robinboston5948
    @robinboston594810 ай бұрын

    I am a crocheter, but I really want to learn to knit. You make it look so easy. I will try again. This is a beautiful top.

  • @banu2642
    @banu264210 ай бұрын

    I love this top Kika. I will start it right away. Thank you so much.

  • @Kutovakika

    @Kutovakika

    10 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! That makes me so glad to hear 😍

  • @marinamarchese9876
    @marinamarchese987610 ай бұрын

    I just purchased The Love Letter Pattern. This tutorial convinced me to try a lace garment. Im keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you for this. I will look to see if you have more such projects with tutorials. Im so excited!! :) :)

  • @dvorak920289
    @dvorak9202898 ай бұрын

    Beautiful pattern! I have purchased it, a few days ago I also bought some linen yarn to make it! I knit a small sample and it's so promising! I can't wait to have this project under my fingers! 😊

  • @everystitchaprayer6268
    @everystitchaprayer62685 ай бұрын

    After being blown away by your wedding dress video I just had to make this. What a great summer top! So, I counted the rows and figured out that 2 rows a day(I have other knitting to "get done") would bring me to summer. And how fun to knit this "with" Kika?! I turned on the video yesterday and now my plan is ruined. I can't put it down! Oh well, I could have bigger problems. 🤣

  • @WhiteLotusOm
    @WhiteLotusOm4 ай бұрын

    I love this pattern, purchased the pattern and waiting on my yarn delivery to knit 5 in different colors. You do such great tutorials Kika with such a sweet and happy personality…..thank you! 🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸💗🌸

  • @quenamartins2084
    @quenamartins208410 ай бұрын

    It’s wonderful ❤

  • @debbieward9732
    @debbieward973210 ай бұрын

    So pretty!

  • @evaromain3199
    @evaromain319910 ай бұрын

    As always, very clear tutorial . You make everything looks so easy. I'm ready to try it even if i'm a new knitter Thanks to you, i try and suceed. ❤❤

  • @caro-line3811
    @caro-line381110 ай бұрын

    Thank you. I will try knitting this lace pattern. 😀🤗

  • @sarahracha
    @sarahracha10 ай бұрын

    Just in time to inspire a new project!

  • @baeticat
    @baeticat10 ай бұрын

    I don't wear tops, but i do love a new Kika video. I always learn something ❤

  • @Kutovakika

    @Kutovakika

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much that makes me so glad to hear 🥰

  • @baeticat

    @baeticat

    10 ай бұрын

    I've learnt so much from you! Your beanie and beginner sweater video started my knitting journey ❤

  • @kattsyarnkrafts
    @kattsyarnkrafts10 ай бұрын

    I’ve done a bit of lace before, but nothing as fancy as this. I love it and have just ordered my yarn to make one in purple 😊

  • @masz10676
    @masz106769 ай бұрын

    I have a site saved just for all ur vlogs. Im making this garment bc there is a visual tutorial. I know it is hard to do these vlogs but it helps me understand ur design patterns. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Idellle
    @Idellle10 ай бұрын

    I found a second hand knitting book with lace pattern. Nice tutorial. Thanks

  • @annettebowersox1976
    @annettebowersox197610 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤

  • @bsfb3ar
    @bsfb3ar6 ай бұрын

    I love your love letter sweater it is so gorgeous. I hope I will be able to knit one just like that. Thank you so much for sharing. I love you tutorial. It’s so clear so easy to understand. Thank you Kika bye-bye

  • @sylkeloose6280
    @sylkeloose628010 ай бұрын

    So beautiful and you have explained in so well 🤓❣️ I'm from Germany and I understood everything 👌🏻 Well done ‼️ Thank you ❣️ I love your work very much 👍🏻

  • @stephs.knits123
    @stephs.knits1232 ай бұрын

    Hey kika!❤ I finally bought the pattern

  • @sandyvanburen
    @sandyvanburen10 ай бұрын

    What a lovely top! I don't like tops (at all!) and I consider myself already a pretty good lace-knitter BUT I'm still tempted to make the top!! It's SOOOOO cute!

  • @lynnchan9323
    @lynnchan932310 ай бұрын

    Hi Kika, just to let u know that I am your BIG fan from Singapore! It's a tiny country and very far from u... I got inspired by u thru the KZread video about you making your own wedding dress! OMG! U are so amazing and talented! I used to knit during my teens but I stopped for many yrs.... i picked up this hobby again during covid and I am now a 50yr old housewife...I wish to start doing things that I like....knitting! I downloaded your instructions on the Sailor Swift Top, I completed it and I felt amazing!! A big thank u to u! Your instructions are clear and easy to understand, plus your video tutorial, it really helps!! Thanks! now I am going to challenge myself to do this Love Letter Top! Pray for me....hahahaha.... oh! and I also recently bought your book! Fabulous! Please continue to inspire all of us! Take care!

  • @waqasawan9005
    @waqasawan900510 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work amazing video

  • @tricia9559
    @tricia955910 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video love your book too 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @brendasnow8255
    @brendasnow825510 ай бұрын

    It is so pretty.

  • @albinashaykhieva
    @albinashaykhieva10 ай бұрын

    Я влюбилась в ваш топ ❤

  • @gosiasz3964
    @gosiasz39647 ай бұрын

    Thats great!!

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