Modern knitting patterns & step-by-step tutorials for all levels

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NEW PATTERN

In My Stripes Era Balaclava

In My Stripes Era Balaclava is knitted top down seamlessly using two colors in alternating stripes. It’s a quick and satisfying project that’s great for using up leftover yarns and only takes a few evenings to finish. The beauty of a knitted balaclava is that it keeps both your head and neck warm, and when you don’t need full coverage, you can wear it down as a hood or neckwarmer.

Watch the full YouTube tutorial here

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Welcome to the world of Kutovakika!

I design modern, wearable knitting patterns with step-by-step knitting tutorials—perfect for beginners & experienced knitters.

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Explore my collection of knitting patterns designed with thoughtful details, an empahsis on good fit and a timeless yet contemporary feel. Whether you’re looking for a go-to sweater, a breezy top, or a quick weekend project, each design is made to be both enjoyable to knit and beautiful to wear.

Browse by category to discover something that inspires your needles and your wardrobe.

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ACCESSORIES

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CARDIGANS

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DRESSES

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SKIRTS

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SWEATERS

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TOPS

About Kutovakika

🎉 Featured in The New York Times for modern knitwear design

✏️ Author of two knitting books, including Knits to Wear: Effortless Patterns and Knit this!

🍿375K+ YouTube subscribers and counting, where I share tutorials and behind‑the‑scenes stories

🌊 Over 75 original patterns published, including the popular Salty Days Sweater with more than 38,000 favorited projects on Ravelry

🐚 Known for contemporary, flattering designs with thoughtful details that are fun to both knit and wear

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YOUTUBE

Step-by-step knitting tutorials

Say goodbye to knit pattern overwhelm and confusion with these clear and high quality knitting tutorials. Get ready to complete your next project with confidence and ease, hooray!

Choose from beginner friendly projects to more advanced patterns with techniques including how to knit lace, I-cord edges, double knitted button plackets and much more.

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GET INSPIRED

Vlogs to keep you company while knitting

Knitting is so much more fun done together! Come hang out with me, Kika in these cozy vlogs filled with inspiration and behind-the-scenes shenanigans of being a full time knit designer and YouTuber.

HEAD OVER TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Hi! My name is Kika,

I’m a fulltime knit designer and YouTuber who never leaves the house without a knit project.

I love the creative process of transforming yarn into fabric and designing knits I get to wear and share through my patterns with knitters all over the world.

Also, I think yarn stores are the happiest places on Earth.

Here you’ll find modern knitting patterns and links to my step-by-step Youtube video tutorials to help you level up your knitting skills and complete your next project with confidence and ease.