The Love Letter Top Tutorial - How To Knit Lace

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

I hope you'll enjoy this tutorial, thank you so much for watching :)

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XX Kika

[icebow]

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?

[LindaLanghorne]

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!

[katarinazonjic]

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 💖.

[Sweetclairebear]

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!!

[star]

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.

[bluejay]

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

[milabulic]

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.

[hollowillow]

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 😍

[luciebourget]

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 !!!

[chica]

Soooo pretty!!! Also very impressive how fast you made the second one, wow! I made one of the tests in a soft yellow and only just finished it, and I really loved it! You are just so talented that you can come up with these combinations of lace patterns and then design an amazing top like this one!

[celizelaine]

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!

[anlabf]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial! It is really useful and comforting to know that if I'm not sure about something one the pattern, I could refer to your video!! The result is so beautiful! Can't wait that it dries to wear it !!

[bejai]

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. ❤

[lolam.]

I thought that The Love Letter was pretty when I first laid my eyes on it, but I thought that this would take too long to make. Well, I decided to make it anyway, and I have no regrets. I did underestimate the length and had to add on to it after completing Chart D of the pattern. Needless to say, my Love Letter top looks slightly different, but I actually LOVE it!!! I wore it so proudly today 😊❤

[barbarapurcell]

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

[lindahenderson]

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

[stephanusaxnanda]

@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.

[SylviaW]

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 ;-)

[maru]

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"! 😁

[VAHelix]

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! ❤❤❤